The news that Beasley was under federal investigation forced Detroit to pivot its plans, which has thus far left Beasley hanging out in the purgatory of the free agent market. Then, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Beasley was “no longer a target of the federal gambling investigation,

While he appeared to be cleared of any wrongdoing, Malik Beasley is still involved in a federal gambling investigation.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, "Malik Beasley is no longer a target of the federal gambling investigation conducted by the Eastern District of New York," suddenly making him one of the most intriguing NBA free agents still available.