Pistons' Malik Beasley: Ties team high with 21 points
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Beasley finished with 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 123-121 overtime win over the Heat.
The 27-year-old tied Cade Cunningham for the team high in points while filling in for Tim Hardaway, who went down in the third quarter with a head injury. Beasley posted his second-highest scoring mark of the season, and he has now scored in double figures in three consecutive games. Through 12 regular-season outings, he has averaged 12.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 35.8 percent from deep across 27.1 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Delivers 22 points off bench
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Beasley posted 22 points (8-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Friday's 122-121 victory over Atlanta.
Beasley had knocked down four of 21 attempts from the field in his previous two contests heading into Friday's matchup, so it was a positive sign to see him turn things around offensively by pouring in a season-high 22 points. He led the bench unit in scoring by hitting 57.1 percent of his attempts from the field in the win. It's been tough sledding in the early part of the 2024-25 campaign for Beasley, as he's failed to produce in the scoring column on a consistent basis, which is one of his only draws for fantasy managers.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Paces second unit Sunday
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Beasley logged 18 points (6-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals over 29 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 win over Brooklyn.
Beasley led the way for Detroit offensively in a winning effort, connecting on a game-best four threes to finish as the top producer off the bench for the Pistons. Beasley set a new season high in scoring, posting his fourth outing with at least three made threes.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Held to three points
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Beasley ended Monday's 106-98 loss to the Heat with three points (1-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt), one assist and one steal in 19 minutes.
After a hot start to the campaign, Beasley produced his first dud of the season Monday night. He's been a key part of the second unit so far, playing 24.0 minutes with averages of 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.8 three-pointers through four games.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Strong showing off bench
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Beasley recorded 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 115-109 loss to the Pacers.
Beasley made his Pistons debut off the bench. While his efficiency numbers weren't great, he delivered offense in the second unit, which is the role he's expected to have as long as Jaden Ivey remains in the starting lineup next to Cade Cunningham in the backcourt. Beasley can be counted on to provide points and three-pointers in most formats, but his fantasy upside won't be very high if he keeps coming off the bench.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Coming off bench
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Beasley won't start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Beasley and Tim Hardaway have alternated starts throughout the preseason, and it'll be Hardaway in the first unit Wednesday. Beasley scored two points on 1-of-8 shooting across 25 minutes last time out.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Back in starting lineup
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Beasley will start Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors.
Beasley has been rotating with Tim Hardaway in the starting five throughout the preseason, but the former will get the first-unit nod Sunday. Beasley will look to bounce back from Friday's game, when he made just three of his 10 attempts from the floor.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Not starting Friday
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Beasley will play a reserve role in Friday's tilt against the Suns, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
Beasley and Tim Hardaway have each gotten one start at small forward in Detroit's first two exhibition contests. The latter will get the nod Friday. Beasley projects to be one of the first players, and a spark, off the bench for the Pistons once the regular season tips off.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Gets starting nod
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Beasley is in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Suns, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Beasley will replace Tim Hardaway in the starting lineup Tuesday after coming off the bench in Detroit's preseason opener. Beasley started in 77 of his 79 appearances for Milwaukee last season before signing a one-year deal with the Pistons this offseason.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Headed to Motor City
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Beasley plans to sign a one-year, $6 million-plus deal with the Pistons, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
After one season with the Bucks, during which Beasley averaged 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 79 regular-season games, he will head to the Pistons on a short-term deal. The 27-year-old has become known as a sharpshooter, and he shot a career-high 41.3 percent from deep last season. Detroit has made it its mission to get Cade Cunningham veteran aid and shooting, and Beasley will have a chance to provide that for the young club.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Won't start Thursday
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Beasley is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's Game 6 against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Beasley will head to the bench with the return of Damian Lillard to the starting lineup. Beasley averaged 19.0 points per game in the two starts he has made in the series against the Pacers.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Tallies 20 points in Game 4 start
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Beasley tallied 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes in Sunday's 126-113 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Beasley entered the starting lineup Sunday with Damian Lillard (Achilles) being added to Milwaukee's inactive list, connecting on a team-high mark from three. Beasley reached double figures in scoring for the first time of the postseason, connecting on at least three threes in two straight outings. If Lillard is unable to return in a win-or-go-home Game 5, look for Beasley to remain in the starting lineup or at least have a large role in the rotation for the Bucks.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Joins starting lineup
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Beasley is starting Sunday's Game 4 against Indiana.
Beasley came off the bench in the first three games of the Bucks' first-round series and averaged 4.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game. He'll join the starting lineup Sunday since Damian Lillard (Achilles) has been ruled out.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Coming off bench
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Beasley will return to a reserve role in Sunday's regular-season finale in Orlando.
Beasley has appeared to have lost his starting job to Patrick Beverley, as head coach Doc Rivers looks to shake things up entering the playoffs. Beasley produced five points, two rebounds, and one assist across 25.4 minutes in his only other game off the bench this year.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Back with first unit
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Beasley will start Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Beasley came off the bench for the first time all season Tuesday as coach Doc Rivers opted to start Patrick Beverley at the shooting guard spot. However, Beasley will start alongside Beverley on Wednesday due to the absences of Khris Middleton (ankle) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf).
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Moving to bench Tuesday
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Beasley isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Celtics, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Beasley will be replaced by Patrick Beverley in the starting lineup Tuesday. Beasley has started in all 75 of his appearances this season but will move to the bench amid Milwaukee's four-game losing streak.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Plays just 23 minutes
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Beasley logged nine points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 23 minutes during Sunday's 122-109 loss to the Knicks.
This was a disappointing workload for Beasley considering that Khris Middleton left the game early with mouth trauma. Beasley has had a tough time in April, averaging 6.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers while shooting 25.0 percent from the field through four games.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Leader from deep in 20-point game
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Beasley posted 20 points (6-12 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block over 33 minutes in Thursday's 107-100 loss to New Orleans.
Beasley led all players in Thursday's contest in threes made to go along with a pair of rebounds and ending as one of two Bucks players with 20 or more points in a losing effort. Beasley has connected on six or more threes in eight games this season, burying at least five threes in two straight outings. Thursday marked the ninth time Beasley has recorded 20 or more points.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Scores in double digits again
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Beasley supplied 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and six rebounds over 31 minutes during Thursday's 115-108 win over the Nets.
Beasley has been playing well in recent weeks, and the veteran has now scored in double digits in five of his last six outings while draining two or more threes in each of those six appearances. Beasley is averaging 13.5 points per game in that stretch, and while his upside on offense is limited to operate as a catch-and-shoot threat from beyond the arc, he should get enough looks if he continues to be as sharp as he's been of late. He's making 39.2 percent of his threes during the aforementioned stretch.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Scores 17 points in win
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Beasley finished with 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 140-129 win over the Suns.
Beasley returned from a one-game absence due to back spasms and was rejuvenated. He had shot just 31.3 percent from the field in his previous six games, so a healthy Beasley could be a game-changer for Milwaukee's three-point shooting.
