Federal prosecutors investigating Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley

The NBA is cooperating with a federal investigation into Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley, NBA spokesman Mike Bass mentioned in an announcement.

The Pistons additionally mentioned they’re conscious of the investigation however that the staff didn’t have any additional info.

The main points of the probe weren’t instantly clear.

Beasley, who performed final season with the Pistons, is at the moment a free agent. It’s unclear how the investigation will have an effect on his prospects.

Steven A. Haney, Beasley’s lawyer, emphasised in an announcement that the investigation shouldn’t be an indictment or a felony cost and that Beasley has not been charged with any wrongdoing at the moment.

Beasley “is afforded the presumption of innocence like anyone else,” Haney mentioned.

Beasley has performed on numerous NBA groups in his skilled profession, together with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Utah Jazz, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets.