The New York Knicks may be looking to add even more firepower to their revamped 2025-26 rotation, especially in the three-point shooting department.
Fortunately for the storied franchise, one of the NBA’s most consistent distance shooters and valued free agents remains on the board, as interest in 28-year-old shooting guard Malik Beasley has ramped up considerably for a few teams.
Beasley was the subject of a gambling investigation throughout this offseason, but recent reports have indicated that the Knicks are potentially looking into a deal with the guard after it was revealed on Friday that he was no longer a target of the probe.
“Throughout the offseason and his ongoing federal investigation, several teams have kept tabs on Beasley,” ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel wrote Friday afternoon.
“Along with the (Detroit) Pistons, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers have also been monitoring Beasley and his status in free agency this offseason, sources said.”
“Given their current payroll constraints and being hard-capped at the second apron, the Knicks only have $3.7 million to work with.”
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“New York is only able to offer Beasley a minimum contract, and they still have two roster spots to fill.”
Beasley finished the 2024-25 campaign as runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year honors with the Detroit Pistons, as he contributed 16.3 points and knocked down 41.6% of his 9.3 attempts from three-point range while partially leading the Pistons to their first playoff berth since 2019.
Detroit was reportedly willing to bring Beasley back on a three-year, $42 million deal this offseason prior to their knowledge of the gambling investigation, but talks of a new contract quickly vanished soon after.
Now that his name has been cleared, Beasley can focus on the upcoming 2025-26 season. The career 39.1% three-point marksman would be entering his 10th year in the Association, and the Knicks might be an attractive destination for the veteran guard.
Despite the fact that New York would not be able to compensate Beasley as much as he’d like, he could certainly decide to take another one-year prove-it contract to help the team compete for an NBA title while potentially earning another chance at a long-term deal in the summer of 2026.
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