Michael Beasley

Michael Beasley

35-Year-Old ForwardF
 Free Agent    
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$Signed a one-year, $289,803 contract with the Nets in July of 2020. Released by the Nets in July of 2020.
Attempting return to NBA
FFree Agent
January 24, 2022
Beasley was deemed eligible to play for NBA clubs starting Feb. 14 by the league office Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
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Beasley signed with a Puerto Rican club in October and will now attempt a return to the NBA ranks. The 33-year-old spent some time with the Trail Blazers in Summer League but hasn't seen NBA action since averaging 7.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 10.7 minutes over 26 games for the Lakers during the 2018-19 campaign.
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How does Michael Beasley compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Defensive Rebound %
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  • Total Rebound %
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  • Steal %
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  • Block %
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  • Turnover %
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True Shooting %
53.2%
 
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50.0%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
11.1%
 
Free Throw Rate
25.5%
 
Offensive Rebound %
4.9%
 
Defensive Rebound %
17.2%
 
Total Rebound %
11.2%
 
Assist %
14.8%
 
Steal %
1.3%
 
Block %
3.0%
 
Turnover %
12.1%
 
Usage %
29.5%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
12.3
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.2
 
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Beasley's long and winding NBA career took him to both Los Angeles clubs last season, although he only suited up for one of them. Beasley logged 26 games with the Lakers, averaging 7.0 points (on 49.0 percent shooting), 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assist over 10.7 minutes. The 2008 second overall pick was then dealt to the Clippers in early February as a throw-in with Ivica Zubac, and he was subsequently released. Beasley then spent the remainder of the season out of the NBA and appeared headed back to China in May before signing a one-year deal with the Pistons in early August. However, that pact was preceded by the announcement of a five-game suspension for violation of the NBA's anti-drug policy, which Beasley will naturally have to serve before he suits up this coming season. And in September, Beasley was waived as the Pistons decided to add Joe Johnson to the mix. As a result, it's unclear if Beasley will find NBA work this season.
Last season, as a member of the Knicks, Beasley appeared in at least 70 games for the first time since 2012-13 with the Suns. He averaged 13.2 points across 22.3 minutes on the year, but showed off top-shelf scoring ability when given extended run. In the 14 games that Beasley garnered between 30-39 minutes, he registered 23.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and over a block while posting a 61.3 true shooting percentage. Opting to move on from New York, Beasley signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Lakers this summer. Playing in his age 30 season, Beasley will come off the bench for LA, seeing time behind LeBron James and Brandon Ingram. That, combined with the Lakers’ wing depth in general, will make it tough for Beasley to garner run similar to last season. Fantasy relevance isn’t out of the question, but it appears to be a longshot.
After playing just 20 games for the Rockets in 2015-16, Beasley had a nice bounce-back campaign with the Bucks, playing in 56 games. He averaged just 16.7 minutes off the bench, but was fairly effective in limited time, averaging 9.4 points and 3.4 rebounds. Most notably, he showed a much improved deep ball, shooting a career-high 41.9 percent from the three-point line. He provided the Bucks with a nice offensive spark off the bench, which should be similar to the role he plays with the Knicks after signing one-year, $2.1 million deal with New York in the offseason. Beasley should be used as a scoring threat off the bench, though he'll have to battle with Lance Thomas for minutes as the team's backup power forward. If Beasley continues to shoot as well as he did from three-point land a season ago, that alone could earn him more minutes. That said, while Beasley could see an increase in playing time with the move to New York, it likely won't be by much, so he'll continue to be limited to a late-round flier of those in deeper leagues at best.
Mercurial as he is talented, Beasley began last season in the Chinese Basketball Association, tearing up the league to the tune of 31.9 points, 13.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.3 blocks per game in 40 contests. Following the completion of the Chinese season, Beasley signed on with the Rockets in March and appeared in 20 games off the bench. The former No. 2 overall pick was surprisingly efficient, averaging 12.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game while shooting better than 52 percent from the floor. The Rockets were impressed enough to offer Beasley a fully guaranteed contract for the 2016-17 season, and he’s now likely to open the season as the top backup to free-agent addition Ryan Anderson at power forward. Beasley has the versatility to play both forward spots, but his shaky outside shooting makes him a difficult fit on the wing in new coach Mike D’Antoni’s offense.
Super Be Easy chemically induced himself out of Phoenix after just one season, and once he was waived, Beasley contacted the Heat with an offer they couldn't refuse. He agreed to sign with the team on a non-guaranteed contract. The Heat will get an exclusive look at Beasley through training camp and get to decide whether to keep him on the cheap through this season or to cut bait on him before he becomes an issue when the games matter. Based on where he's going to be ranked in drafts, fantasy players will be able to make a similar investment.
Beasley has never been able to transfer his immense physical talents into a productive NBA career. There are questions about maturity and work ethic, and despite featured roles with both the Heat and Timberwolves, Beasley has never really impressed. Despite those negatives the Suns gave him a three-year, $18 million dollar deal, which presumably isn't to keep him on the bench. Beasley will get the first crack as starting small forward, and could get enough minutes to have a fantasy role next season. He's a strong rebounder and scorer, albeit an inefficient one.
The former second-overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft was given the starting small forward slot at the beginning of last season, and he used the opportunity to post career-best numbers in nearly every category. Through 73 games played, Beasley averaged 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 three-pointers, 0.7 steals, 0.7 blocks and 2.7 turnovers in 32 minutes. Despite a glut of swingmen on the T-Wolves, he should get most of the playing time at small forward with Kevin Love, Anthony Randolph and Derrick Williams seeing most of the playing time down low.
Beasley's first two NBA seasons have been so disappointing, it's easy to forget that he dominated college ball, posting numbers very similar to Kevin Durant's. The Pat Riley salary dumps that allowed Miami to sign the "big three" moved Beasley to Minnesota, where he'll have a chance for a fresh start. A surprisingly frank David Kahn attributed some of Beasley's struggles in Miami to excessive use of marijuana; the T-Wolves GM says that's behind Beasley now, that he's matured, and he's ready to make the most of his potential – we're cautiously optimistic about that. We're less "glass half full" about the state of Minnesota's frontcourt; Beasley will presumably split time with either Kevin Love at the four spot or top draft pick Wes Matthews at the other forward position; either way, he's unlikely to get starter's minutes unless Kahn swings another deal. The positional uncertainty isn't a new problem for Beasley; at 6-10, 235 he lacks the bulk to deal with many NBA fours, but in his NBA career to date he hasn't shown the perimeter game necessary to play the three full-time.
With Jamario Moon headed to Cleveland, Miami’s small forward spot appeared to be Beasley’s for the taking. However, the second-year player entered a rehab facility during the offseason, apparently suffering from dependency and emotional issues. It’s a serious situation, and one not totally surprising if you listened to the complaints Dwyane Wade had about his teammate. Hopefully Beasley will be better for it in the end, but playing in the NBA has to take a back seat at some point. It’s expected he’ll be ready for the opening game, but the talented enigma comes with plenty of question marks. After being the second overall pick in the 2008 draft, Beasley had a disappointing rookie season, but there’s still plenty to like from a basketball standpoint, as he averaged 16.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks during the 19 games he started last season, and even then that was in somewhat limited action (30 mpg). Because that also came with strong shooting numbers (47.6% FG, 80.7% FT), if his mind is right, Beasley is a fine target this year – though for someone who averaged 12.4 rebounds in college, more boards would be nice.
If Greg Oden wasn’t making his debut a year later than anticipated, Beasley would be the odds-on favorite to run away with Rookie of the Year honors. He might win it anyway. Easily the most NBA-ready of this year’s crop of rookies, Beasley had the good fortune to land in an ideal situation for instant NBA success. He won’t need to carry the Heat on offense – Dwyane Wade will do that. He won’t be the team’s savior or biggest name from day one. D-Wade has those tasks covered as well. Instead, Beasley will use his size, strength and remarkable athleticism to play second – or third – fiddle to Wade and fellow combo forward Shawn Marion. In summer league play, Beasley reportedly flashed a number of low-post moves and positioning tricks usually seen from five-year NBA veterans – don’t expect him to face the same massive learning curve adjusting to physical play that has stymied rookies in years past. And don’t forget, Beasley also has a very respectable perimeter game – he shot just under 38 percent from three in college.
Beasley, as a freshman at Kansas State ranked third in the nation in scoring with 26.2 points per game and averaged a NCAA Division I high of 12.4 rebounds per game. Throw in a .532 field goal percentage, a. 379 three point percentage, and a 1.6 block per game average and you have a complete player who will give the Heat a forward to play alongside Shawn Marion for years. It will be interesting to see if Beasley is playing more as a three rather than a four. It might take him a few weeks to get adjusted to the pro game and to work on his low post scoring, but when he does you have a complete player should be drafted early and owned in all formats.
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Signs in Puerto Rico
FFree Agent
October 5, 2021
Beasley has signed a contract with Puerto Rican club Cangrejeros de Santurce, Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.com reports.
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Will play in summer league
FFree Agent
July 1, 2021
Beasley will play for the Trail Blazers' entry at the Las Vegas Summer League, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
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Will not play in Orlando
FBrooklyn Nets
Illness
July 16, 2020
Beasley (illness) will not join the Nets for the resumption of the season and someone else will fill his roster spot, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
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Tests positive for COVID-19
FBrooklyn Nets
Suspension
July 14, 2020
Beasley recently tested positive for COVID-19 and is not currently with the Nets, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
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Officially signs with Brooklyn
FBrooklyn Nets
Suspension
July 9, 2020
Beasley (suspension) officially signed a contract with the Nets on Thursday, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Looking to make comeback
FFree Agent
January 25, 2022
Beasley is working out in Miami in the hopes of drawing interest from an NBA team, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
The second overall pick in the 2008 draft has had a bumpy career, but its final chapter may not have been written yet. Beasley hasn't played in the NBA since 2018-19, but the league recently sent a notice to clubs that the 33-year-old would be eligible to play again Feb. 14, and he could be an option for teams that don't fill all their needs at the trade deadline.
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