The fallout from allegations that Malik Beasley engaged in match-fixing while playing in the NBA has led him to make a move overseas. The 29-year-old reportedly fielded offers from teams across the globe and is set to accept a six-month, $2m contract to play in Serbia.
Nova.rs broke the news about negotiations with Partizan Belgrade. It is one of the best teams in Europe, having won its national championship 22 times.
Beasley’s struggles started when the United States Attorney’s Office announced in June that he was under investigation over possible prop betting activity while he played for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024. While the feds concluded their investigation in August, the NBA began looking into the Atlanta native in September.
close to signing a three-year, $42m contract with the Detroit Pistons before the issue came to light
The scandal has cost Beasley heavily. He was reportedly close to signing a three-year, $42m contract with the Detroit Pistons before the issue came to light. Now he’s a free agent shopping for overseas teams.
Beasley has dealt with financial struggles in recent years. The Detroit News reported recently that he was sued for $5.8m in 2020 over an unpaid loan, and he was evicted from his Detroit apartment during the summer due to $21,000 in unpaid rent.
