Detroit Pistons Guard Malik Beasley Evicted from Apartment Amidst Gambling Probe

Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley is facing mounting legal and financial troubles, including an ongoing federal gambling investigation and a recent eviction from his Detroit apartment.

According to court documents obtained by the Detroit Free Press, Beasley, 28, was evicted Wednesday from The Stott, a historic high-rise in downtown Detroit owned by Bedrock Detroit, the real estate arm of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert’s business empire.

The eviction followed two lawsuits from the landlord this year, alleging a combined $21,500 in unpaid rent. In the latest case, Beasley was accused of failing to pay $7,355. After not responding to the suit, a default judgment was entered against him.

This eviction is just the latest part of Beasley’s reported $8 million in financial problems, which also include debts to a celebrity barber, a lender, a marketing firm, and a dentist who began garnishing his Pistons paychecks earlier this year.

Beasley is currently a free agent after Detroit paused negotiations on a proposed three-year, $42 million contract in the wake of the gambling probe. Federal authorities are investigating allegations related to the 2023-24 season, during which Beasley played for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Sources told ESPN that the inquiry involves betting related to NBA games and player prop bets, with at least one sportsbook noting unusual betting activity on Beasley’s statistics in January 2024.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is leading the investigation in the Eastern District of New York. Beasley’s attorney, Steve Haney, emphasized that no charges have been filed and that his client is entitled to the presumption of innocence.

Despite the controversy, Beasley is coming off a strong 2024-25 season with the Pistons, having appeared in all 82 games, averaging 16.3 points per game, and shooting 41.6% from three-point range. His 319 made threes set a franchise single-season record, and he finished second in Sixth Man of the Year voting.

On social media this week, Beasley acknowledged his challenging circumstances, posting a Snapchat video saying, “My back against the wall. Nobody believes in me… I will be better than last year,” while noting he’s preparing for a possible return to the Pistons or a move to another team.