Malik Beasley’S Nba Comeback: Cleared By Fbi, Awaiting League Green Light In Socal Style

Waiting Game on the West Coast: Malik Beasley’s NBA Return Looms

Yo, LA fam, the basketball drama is heating up hotter than a Santa Ana wind! Malik Beasley, the sharpshooter who’s been lighting up courts from Detroit to SoCal, is inching closer to an NBA comeback after a wild ride through a betting scandal. Cleared by the FBI earlier this August, Beasley’s now stuck in limbo as the NBA conducts its own deep dive into the allegations.

The man himself dropped a raw update on Snapchat recently, letting fans know he’s keeping his cool while the league sorts things out. He’s been grinding hard, staying in peak shape, ready to ball out the second he gets the green light. If you’re cruising through Hollywood, you might just spot him putting in work at a local gym - that’s the hustle we live for out here!

“I’m just waiting on the NBA to finish up, but I’m ready to hoop any day now. Keep the love coming, y’all - I need that Cali energy!”

Betting Buzz: What Went Down with Beasley?

Let’s rewind a bit for those not caught up on this Tinseltown-level tea. Earlier in the 2024-25 season, Beasley found himself in hot water over allegations of placing bets on NBA games during the 2023-24 season. That’s a big no-no in the league, and it’s kept him from signing with any team while the investigation drags on.

Despite the off-court mess, let’s not sleep on Beasley’s game. As the Detroit Pistons’ sixth man, he was straight fire, averaging 16.3 points and 2.6 rebounds per game in the 2024-25 season. Plus, he smashed a franchise record with 319 three-pointers - second-highest in the league! That’s the kind of Cali swagger we’d love to see back on the court.

The dude’s got skills that can’t be ignored, and he’s itching to get back to doing what he loves. “I just want to hoop,” he said in his Snapchat vid, and honestly, who in LA doesn’t feel that passion for the game?

Cleveland Calling: Beasley’s Next Stop?

Even with all the drama, Beasley ain’t short on suitors - it’s like he’s the hottest ticket at a Venice Beach party! Reports dropped earlier in the offseason that both the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks were eyeing him. Now, with the 2025-26 regular season just weeks away, insider Shams Charania says the Cavs are still in heavy pursuit.

Cleveland’s dealing with a banged-up roster, with key guards like Max Strus out for a chunk of time and hopes that Darius Garland returns early in the season. That’s got the Cavs looking at Beasley to fill the gap with his killer shooting and court energy. It’s a potential match made in basketball heaven - or at least, one that could vibe with LA’s love for a good redemption story.

For now, Beasley’s future hinges on the NBA wrapping up its investigation. He’s got his fingers crossed to join a training camp or snag some preseason minutes soon. Here in SoCal, we’re rooting for him to bring that West Coast hustle back to the league - let’s see where this Malibu-style drama lands next!