Malik Beasley, the Detroit Pistons' shooting guard, finds himself under scrutiny as federal authorities investigate allegations of gambling related to NBA games. Ranked as one of the top free agents, Beasley was in talks for a lucrative three-year, $42 million deal with Detroit when the allegations surfaced, leading the team to pivot and sign Duncan Robinson for three years at $48 million instead.

In addition to the gambling investigation, Beasley faces a lawsuit from his former marketing agency, claiming he owes $2.5 million after failing to repay a $650,000 advance. Despite these troubles, Beasley's previous performance, averaging 16.3 points and making 319 three-pointers last season, had positioned him for a significant payday this offseason.