Just a year ago, Malik Beasley was coming off his best NBA season yet, draining three-pointers at a career-high rate and eyeing a multi-million-dollar deal with the Detroit Pistons.
Fast forward to now, and his life off the court has turned into a whirlwind of legal troubles, mounting debt, and federal investigations.
From eviction notices to millions lost in lawsuits and even FBI attention over gambling suspicions—Beasley’s story reads like a cautionary tale for pro athletes.
Evicted From His Downtown Detroit Apartment
According to The Detroit News, Beasley was recently evicted from his apartment at The Stott, a luxury high-rise in downtown Detroit.
What makes this even more awkward?
The building is owned by Dan Gilbert’s real estate firm, Bedrock Detroit—yes, the same Dan Gilbert who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers.
No Agent, No Deal, and Plenty of Lawsuits
Adding to his chaotic off-court situation, Beasley is currently without an agent.
His former representative, Daniel Hazan, is suing him for breaching a contract and unpaid debt.
Hazan claims he negotiated a $6 million deal for Beasley before being abruptly dropped.
That deal—and a potential three-year, $42 million contract with the Pistons—was reportedly pulled when the gambling investigation became public.
The FBI Probe and That Cryptic Snapchat Video
Beasley is under federal scrutiny as part of a gambling probe, reportedly involving suspicious betting patterns tied to games he played with the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2023–24 season.
While Beasley hasn’t been charged, the investigation is still active.
On Snapchat, Beasley indirectly addressed the situation, saying, “I’ve been grinding my ass off… my back against the wall. Nobody believes in me.”
Despite the noise, he says he’s staying focused and keeping himself ready—whether that’s for a return to Detroit or another opportunity elsewhere.
Where Did All the Money Go?
Beasley’s financial unraveling is hard to ignore.
Despite earning close to $60 million over his career, reports suggest he’s buried in more than $8 million worth of debt.
Court filings reveal he’s pledged his current and future NBA earnings to secure loans—one with a Florida firm that required him to hand over future paychecks.
In addition to that, Beasley lost a $5.8 million judgment to a lender in 2022, and even owes smaller debts, like $7,355 in unpaid rent to his Detroit landlord and $26,827 to a Milwaukee barber.
In Minnesota, where he played earlier in his career, a dentist won a $34,390 default judgment—and the courts are now garnishing his paychecks.
Beasley’s Lawyer Speaks Out
His criminal defense attorney, Steve Haney, who is representing him in the gambling investigation, said he has nothing to do with Beasley’s financial decisions.
“I don’t get involved in his finances,” Haney told The News.
“You hope they get around the right people. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t.”
Haney did add that borrowing from third-party lenders is, unfortunately, pretty common among pro athletes—though many of those lenders charge predatory interest rates.
Marriage Troubles Add to the Turmoil
As if things weren’t already messy enough, Beasley’s personal life is also going through a rough patch.
Just four months ago, his wife, model Montana Yao, filed for separation.
The couple had previously reconciled after his highly publicized affair with Larsa Pippen, ex-wife of NBA legend Scottie Pippen.
They have two children together, but this time around, Montana cited “irreconcilable differences” in court documents.
Meanwhile, Beasley appears to have moved on.
He’s now dating Instagram model and gamer Natalia Garibotto, and the two have been posting beachside vacation pics on his social media, with captions like “My sunshine.”
A Career Still Hanging On
Despite all the noise surrounding him, Malik Beasley’s talent on the court still shines.
At 28, the Florida State alum just wrapped up a season where he shot 41.6% from beyond the arc, solidifying himself as one of the best sixth men in the league.
Even as teams grow wary of his off-court drama, his performance might still land him a spot on an NBA roster next season.
From Hollywood Roots to Hard Lessons
Beasley comes from a family with deep ties to the entertainment industry.
His parents, Michael and Deena Beasley, are actors, and his grandfather, John Beasley, was a veteran actor known for roles in Rudy, Little Big League, and The Mighty Ducks.
But despite the Hollywood lineage and NBA spotlight, Malik’s recent journey paints a picture of how quickly life can spiral when money, fame, and poor decisions collide.
What’s Next for Malik Beasley?
For now, Beasley is training in Miami, traveling around Europe, and waiting to see how the chips fall—both in court and in free agency.
Whether or not an NBA team is willing to take a chance on him again remains to be seen.
One thing’s for sure: Beasley isn’t backing down, even with the odds stacked against him.