Malik Beasley Draws Interest from Pistons and PelicansMalik Beasley Draws Interest from Pistons and Pelicans Milwaukee Bucks free agent Malik Beasley has reportedly attracted interest from the Detroit Pistons and New Orleans Pelicans, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Detroit Pistons * Expressed interest in signing Beasley. * Have flirted with offering him a one-year deal. * Currently holding off on making an offer amid trade discussions for salary dump destinations. New Orleans Pelicans * Interested in adding Beasley to stretch the floor around Zion Williamson. * Hoping to trade for a center and clear salary space. About Malik Beasley * Eight-season NBA veteran. * Averaged 11.3 points per game last season. * Shot an efficient 41.3% from three-point range. This news will continue to be updated with more information and analysis. Stay tuned for further developments.
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.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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