THE Detroit Pistons The Red Sox had some cap space to spend the offseason, but they weren’t considered a prime location for free agents. After failing to top 20 wins in the last two seasons, Detroit was thought to have a hard time attracting valuable players.
They may not have landed a top All-Star free agent, but the Pistons are excited to bring in experienced veterans to help the young prospects develop.
Former Milwaukee Bucks sharpshooter Malik Beasley has become one of the team’s recent additions through free agency.
Recently, he explained his thought process behind joining a rebuilding team after spending time with a playoff contender.
“The family and the dog atmosphere, I wanted to be a part of it with [Jalen Duren] And [Isaiah Stewart]”, Beasley told reporters. “So help Cade too [Cunningham] out. They need to shoot here, and I wanted to be one of the top dogs in that category. Then trainer JB [Bickerstaff]He’s an amazing guy, and I’m ready to work.
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This summer, the priority was to surround franchise player Cade Cunningham with reliable shooters. In the NBA since 2016, Beasley has established himself as an effective and recognized three-point shooter. In eight seasons, Beasley has averaged just under 40% from three-point range.
In 2016, Beasley was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the first round. He spent four seasons with the Nuggets before being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After three years in Minnesota, Beasley had stints with the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers in 2022–23.
Last year, Beasley signed with the Bucks for the 2023-24 NBA season. He played in 79 games, including 77 starts. Beasley averaged 11 points and four rebounds, while making 41 percent of his three-pointers.
Beasley likely won’t be in Detroit for long, but he’ll have a useful role in 2024-25 as the Pistons look to avoid the bottom of the Eastern Conference once again. It’s a different situation for Beasley these days, but he’s fully embraced the challenge.
