Malik Beasley: Career Highlights and Current Status with the Detroit Pistons

Malik Beasley, a 27-year-old shooting guard, has been making significant contributions to the NBA since his draft in 2016. Currently playing for the Detroit Pistons, Beasley was born on November 26, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Beasley was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the first round (19th pick) of the 2016 NBA Draft after a single season at Florida State University. He has since played for several teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz, before joining the Detroit Pistons.

In his NBA career, Beasley has achieved several notable highs. His regular season career highs include 45 minutes played against the Sacramento Kings on January 14, 2024, 35 points against the Houston Rockets on February 1, 2019, and 11 rebounds twice, most recently against the Washington Wizards on November 24, 2023. He has also made 11 three-pointers in a single game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 9, 2022.

In the playoffs, Beasley’s career highs include 34 minutes played against the Indiana Pacers on April 28, 2024, 23 points against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 16, 2022, and 9 rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs on April 18, 2019.

As of now, Beasley is under contract with the Detroit Pistons and is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. His current performance and contributions to the team have been a subject of interest, with fans and analysts discussing potential lineups that include him, such as a recent suggestion for a starting lineup featuring Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, and others.