Malik Beasley Draws Interest from Pistons, PelicansMalik Beasley Draws Interest from Pistons, Pelicans Milwaukee Bucks free agent shooting guard Malik Beasley has reportedly caught the attention of two NBA teams: the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans. Detroit Pistons: – Expressed interest in Beasley and considered offering a one-year deal – Held off on making an offer due to potential trade discussions involving salary dumping and draft picks New Orleans Pelicans: – Interested in signing Beasley to improve spacing around Zion Williamson – Looking to trade for a center while reducing their salary cap Beasley, who recently completed his eighth NBA season, has established himself as a reliable scorer with a 41.3% three-point field goal percentage. Last season, he averaged 11.3 points per game. The Pistons and Pelicans are both looking to bolster their rosters for the upcoming season, and Beasley could provide them with a much-needed boost from beyond the arc. However, the Bucks’ decision not to re-sign Beasley leaves open the possibility that he could join another contending team. Stay tuned for updates on Beasley’s free agency situation as more information becomes available.
The Detroit Pistons and New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly eyed Milwaukee Bucks free agent shooting guard Malik Beasley, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.
“The Detroit Pistons have also expressed interest in Beasley and have flirted with offering the 27-year-old guard a one-year deal,” Scotto wrote. “However, Detroit has held off for now amid trade discussions with other teams to act as a salary dump destination for draft pick compensation, league sources told HoopsHype.
“Recently, the New Orleans Pelicans are interested in signing Beasley to stretch the floor around Zion Williamson, league sources told HoopsHype. The Pelicans are also eyeing a trade for a center while clearing some salary off their books.”
Beasley, who just finished his eighth season in the league, averaged 11.3 points per game last season while shooting an efficient 41.3 percent from deep.
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