Free agent guard Malik Beasley is facing more off-court challenges this summer, with a court-ordered eviction now added to a growing list of personal and financial setbacks.
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According to The Detroit News, Beasley was evicted this week from his apartment in downtown Detroit. The action was carried out Wednesday following a ruling by Michigan's 36th District Court.
Beasley had been living at The Stott, a historic high-rise owned by Bedrock Detroit — the real estate company backed by Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.
Court records show the landlord filed two lawsuits against Beasley, claiming he failed to pay a combined $21,500 in rent. Beasley did not respond to the second suit, which resulted in a default judgment and ultimately, the eviction.
The situation comes amid other financial complications. Beasley is also being sued by his former agency over an allegedly unpaid loan, and court filings indicate his wages were recently garnished to settle dental bills.
More significantly, Beasley remains under federal investigation for alleged gambling activity tied to NBA games. While he has not been charged with any crime, the probe has cast a shadow over his basketball future. Talks around a reported three-year, $42 million deal with the Detroit Pistons stalled once the investigation became public, leaving his free agency in limbo.
On the court, Beasley is coming off one of his strongest seasons, averaging 16.3 points per game and shooting 41.6 percent from three-point range. Earlier this week, he posted a video message to social media, seemingly addressing critics and rumors surrounding the ongoing gambling case.
With legal, financial, and professional issues all converging at once, Beasley's path forward — both in the NBA and beyond — remains unclear.
