Pistons' Malik Beasley: Scores team-high 19 points
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Beasley recorded 19 points (6-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes during Saturday's 111-96 loss to the 76ers.
Beasley was a late addition to the lineup after Cade Cunningham (hip) was scratched only a few minutes before tipoff, and the veteran shooting guard extended the solid run of play he's gone through of late. Beasley has scored at least 18 points in five of his seven starts this season, and while he's likely to move back to the bench if Cunningham is able to feature against the Bucks on Tuesday, the nine-year veteran remains worth rostering in most formats due to his scoring prowess.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Late addition to lineup
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Beasley will start Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Cade Cunningham (left hip) has been scratched from the starting lineup just minutes before the 7 p.m. ET tipoff, and Beasley will take his place in the lineup. Expect Beasley to slot at shooting guard, while Jaden Ivey will start at point guard. Beasley is averaging 19.0 points per game in six starts this season.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Excels despite move to bench
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Beasley posted 25 points (10-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 130-106 victory over the Pacers.
Beasley posted one of his better shooting performances of the 2024-25 season, especially from downtown, where he drilled 55.6 percent of his tries after hitting at a clip of 34.0 percent in his previous five appearances entering the day. The Florida State product shifted back to his usual bench role Friday due to the return of Cade Cunningham from a hip injury, though the role shift actually worked out in Beasley's favor from a production standpoint, as he turned in his best scoring effort since Nov. 17 against the Wizards. Fantasy managers can expect Beasley to come off the bench moving forward, but that doesn't necessarily mean he can't contribute at a high level as a scorer.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Scores 18 points Saturday
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Beasley finished with 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 111-100 loss to the Magic.
Beasley was reinserted into the Pistons' starting lineup Saturday due to Cade Cunningham being sidelined with a left hip injury. Beasley finished as the Pistons' second-leading scorer behind Jaden Ivey (19) and the former tied Isaiah Stewart for most assists on Detroit. Beasley has scored at least 15 points in each of his last nine games, and over that span, he has averaged 20.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 33.0 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Starting vs. Orlando
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Beasley is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Beasley will get promoted to a starting role due to the absence of Cade Cunningham (hip), and he'll presumably slot in at shooting guard with Jaden Ivey taking over the playmaking duties. Beasley has made three starts this season and is averaging 24.0 points per game while shooting 50 percent from deep in those contests.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Struggles with shot in OT loss
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Beasley recorded 16 points (5-15 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 34 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss to the Hornets.
Beasley had a chance to win the game in regulation for the Pistons not once, but twice, in the final seconds, but he couldn't sink two attempts from close range. Despite the efficiency issues, Beasley had another strong showing, and he remains a solid fantasy performer regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. Beasley's streak of games with at least 20 points ended in this loss, but he's riding another streak since he's scored at least 15 points in eight consecutive appearances.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Finds success off bench
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Beasley totaled 21 points (8-19 FG, 5-14 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 122-112 loss to the Bulls.
Beasley returned to the bench for Monday's clash following the return of Tim Hardaway from a head injury, but the role change had little impact on his production. Beasley ended the night second on his team in scoring behind Cade Cunningham (26 points) despite a tough shooting performance. The Florida State product has now poured in 20 or more points in five straight showings, proving to fantasy managers that he's deserving of a look despite slotting in as a reserve.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Returning to bench
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Beasley is not in the Pistons' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Beasley started in the Pistons' last three games while Tim Hardaway (head) was sidelined. Over that span, Beasley averaged 24.0 points on 56.3 percent shooting (including 50.0 percent from three on 12.0 3PA/G), 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 34.3 minutes per game. However, Beasley will retreat to the bench Monday as Hardaway makes his return.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Continues to shine in starting role
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Beasley tallied 26 points (10-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes in Sunday's 124-104 win over Washington.
Beasley extended his 20-point streak to four games Sunday, and he has reached that mark in five of the Pistons' last six games. He has been in Detroit's starting lineup for three straight games, and his strong play as of late should make it hard for head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to justify moving Beasley back to the bench once Tim Hardaway (head) returns. Over his last six outings, Beasley has averaged 21.7 points on 51.6 percent shooting (including 46.2 percent from three on 10.8 3PA/G), 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 33.4 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Leads Detroit in scoring
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Beasley had 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 99-95 win over the Raptors.
Beasley carried the Pistons in scoring and could remain in a starting role for the foreseeable future given the way he's been playing in recent contests. This was his third straight game with at least 20 points, and he has reached that mark in four of his last five outings, averaging 20.8 points and shooting 44.4 percent from three-point range in that span.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Excels in spot start
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Beasley amassed 26 points (9-17 FG, 8-16 3Pt), 10 rebounds and four assists over 44 minutes during Wednesday's 127-120 overtime loss to the Bucks.
Beasley capitalized on his first start of the season Wednesday by posting a season-high 26 points and 10 rebounds en route to his first double-double of the year. Beasley also continues to be a reliable outside shooter, converting 37.8 percent of his 8.5 three-point attempts per contest.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Ties team high with 21 points
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Beasley finished with 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 123-121 overtime win over the Heat.
The 27-year-old tied Cade Cunningham for the team high in points while filling in for Tim Hardaway, who went down in the third quarter with a head injury. Beasley posted his second-highest scoring mark of the season, and he has now scored in double figures in three consecutive games. Through 12 regular-season outings, he has averaged 12.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 35.8 percent from deep across 27.1 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Delivers 22 points off bench
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Beasley posted 22 points (8-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Friday's 122-121 victory over Atlanta.
Beasley had knocked down four of 21 attempts from the field in his previous two contests heading into Friday's matchup, so it was a positive sign to see him turn things around offensively by pouring in a season-high 22 points. He led the bench unit in scoring by hitting 57.1 percent of his attempts from the field in the win. It's been tough sledding in the early part of the 2024-25 campaign for Beasley, as he's failed to produce in the scoring column on a consistent basis, which is one of his only draws for fantasy managers.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Held to three points
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Beasley ended Monday's 106-98 loss to the Heat with three points (1-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt), one assist and one steal in 19 minutes.
After a hot start to the campaign, Beasley produced his first dud of the season Monday night. He's been a key part of the second unit so far, playing 24.0 minutes with averages of 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.8 three-pointers through four games.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Strong showing off bench
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Beasley recorded 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 115-109 loss to the Pacers.
Beasley made his Pistons debut off the bench. While his efficiency numbers weren't great, he delivered offense in the second unit, which is the role he's expected to have as long as Jaden Ivey remains in the starting lineup next to Cade Cunningham in the backcourt. Beasley can be counted on to provide points and three-pointers in most formats, but his fantasy upside won't be very high if he keeps coming off the bench.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Coming off bench
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Beasley won't start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Beasley and Tim Hardaway have alternated starts throughout the preseason, and it'll be Hardaway in the first unit Wednesday. Beasley scored two points on 1-of-8 shooting across 25 minutes last time out.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Back in starting lineup
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Beasley will start Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors.
Beasley has been rotating with Tim Hardaway in the starting five throughout the preseason, but the former will get the first-unit nod Sunday. Beasley will look to bounce back from Friday's game, when he made just three of his 10 attempts from the floor.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Not starting Friday
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Beasley will play a reserve role in Friday's tilt against the Suns, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
Beasley and Tim Hardaway have each gotten one start at small forward in Detroit's first two exhibition contests. The latter will get the nod Friday. Beasley projects to be one of the first players, and a spark, off the bench for the Pistons once the regular season tips off.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Gets starting nod
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Beasley is in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Suns, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Beasley will replace Tim Hardaway in the starting lineup Tuesday after coming off the bench in Detroit's preseason opener. Beasley started in 77 of his 79 appearances for Milwaukee last season before signing a one-year deal with the Pistons this offseason.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Headed to Motor City
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Beasley plans to sign a one-year, $6 million-plus deal with the Pistons, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
After one season with the Bucks, during which Beasley averaged 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 79 regular-season games, he will head to the Pistons on a short-term deal. The 27-year-old has become known as a sharpshooter, and he shot a career-high 41.3 percent from deep last season. Detroit has made it its mission to get Cade Cunningham veteran aid and shooting, and Beasley will have a chance to provide that for the young club.
