NBA player Malik Beasley, who is under federal investigation for gambling, was evicted from his luxury Detroit apartment on Wednesday, according to court documents. The owner of Beasley filed two lawsuits this year in Michigan’s 36th District Court, claiming a total of $21,505 in unpaid rent. Although the first lawsuit was dismissed in March, the court issued an eviction order in the second, for $7,355, because Beasley did not respond. Beasley’s lawyer, Steve Haney, did not issue any comments on the matter. Beasley’s recent social media posts suggest that he has been traveling around Europe. Beasley, 28, is the third NBA player to be investigated by the Eastern District of New York for allegations related to gambling in the last 18 months. The allegations against him date back to the 2023-24 season, when he played for the Milwaukee Bucks. He has not yet been charged with any crime.
Beasley, who is a free agent, was coming off a standout season with the Detroit Pistons and was in talks with the team for a three-year, $42 million contract. However, according to sources, negotiations have been suspended. During his nine-year NBA career, Beasley has earned almost $60 million. Additionally, Beasley is being sued by his former marketing agency, Hazan Sports Management Group, which alleges that he had difficulty returning a $650,000 advance earlier this year. Beasley is also reportedly in debt to a celebrity barber, a dentist, and a company that provides bridge loans to professional athletes.An investigation is not an accusation. Malik has the same right to the presumption of innocence as anyone else under the United States Constitution. So far, he has not been accused of anything.
Steve Haney
