Mar 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) looks on against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

'They Have Done Background Work on His Situation' – New York Knicks Suddenly Linked to Career 39.1% Three-Point Shooter

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Aug 23, 2025 2:13 PM ET

The New York Knicks were listed as one of the top destinations for Malik Beasley, who was recently declared “no longer a target of the federal gambling investigation,” per the Detroit News.

According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the New York Knicks have monitored Beasley’s situation, leaving many to speculate whether the team could consider him as their newest free agent acquisition this summer.

“Knicks are among teams that had done background work on Malik Beasley’s situation, how likely/unlikely a suspension in 2025-26 was for the free agent. ESPN reports that Beasley is no longer a target of federal gambling investigation. NYK currently has vet min to offer free agents,” SNY’s Ian Begley reported on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) drives towards the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) defends during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks have already added Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele to bolster their bench while re-signing Mikal Bridges to a four-year contract extension.

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After securing a $150 million contract extension this summer, Mikal Bridges is bound to have a productive 2025-26 season, as he’s expected to thrive under head coach Mike Brown’s free-flowing system, per Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report.

Nov 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) keeps the ball away from Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

“Bridges averaged a career-best 3.7 assists in his first season with the Knicks, but it never felt like he was a consistent part of the playmaking in a bogged-down, Jalen Brunson-centric attack,” Hughes explained.

“Bridges should be able to tap into that skill while perhaps getting back to being the 60.0-plus percent true-shooting percentage player he was with the Suns a few years ago. Plus, there’s some very low-hanging fruit available if he can remember how to get to the foul line once in a while. More offensive movement should help in that effort,” he added.