Jan 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Report: Former Wolves guard investigated for allegations of NBA-related gambling

Originally posted on Minnesota Timberwolves on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Jun 29, 2025 2:36 PM ET

ESPN's NBA Insider Shams Charania broke significant news on Sunday, reporting that former Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley is being investigated by the U.S. District Attorney’s office is on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets.

BREAKING: The U.S. District Attorney’s office is investigating Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets, sources told ESPN. Serious development surrounding one of the top NBA free agents. pic.twitter.com/U0W1QONYva
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2025

Beasley was acquired by Minnesota at the 2020 trade deadline in a multi-team deal and he played for the for three total seasons before being dealt to Utah in the Rudy Gobert trade. He has since emmerged as one of the best sixth-men in the NBA, averaging 16.3 points per game last season with the Pistons.

Beasley is an impeding free-agent, and he was projected to receive a lucrative contract from Detroit. The current investigation now puts all of that into question. Insider Marc Stein reported that the Pistons will now make a strong push to sign Wolves free agent guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who is unlikely to return after Minnesota signed Julius Randle to a new contract.

This is a developing story.