Beasley will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
The Pistons will be getting Tim Hardaway back from a one-game absence Saturday. Beasley fared well in his fill-in start versus the Warriors on Thursday, recording 21 points (8-21 FG, 4-14 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 36 minutes.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Misses game-tying shot
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Beasley ended Thursday's 107-104 loss to Golden State with 21 points (8-21 FG, 4-14 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 36 minutes.
Beasley had the chance to tie the game in the final seconds with a three-pointer, but his shot bounced off the rim. It was another solid showing for Beasley, who scored at least 20 points in his last two starts and three of his previous four games. The veteran sharpshooter averaged 16.1 points per game while shooting 34 percent from three-point range over his last 10 games.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Pops for team-high 23 in win
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Beasley supplied 23 points (9-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 113-98 victory over Brooklyn.
Making his second straight start in place of Ausar Thompson (illness), Beasley led the Pistons in scoring while nabbing multiple steals for the third straight contest. The 28-year-old wing has topped 20 points six times in the last 11 games (three starts), averaging 17.6 points, 4.1 threes, 2.8 boards, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals over that stretch. His role in the Detroit offense hasn't varied much whether he's been on the first or second unit. Beasley's attempted at least nine three-pointers in 10 of those 11 games.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Starting Monday vs. Portland
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Beasley is in the Pistons' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Monday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Beasley will make his ninth start of the regular season Monday due to the absence of Ausar Thompson (illness). Over his last 10 outings, Beasley has averaged 17.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals over 27.6 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Puts up 23 points in win
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Beasley ended with 23 points (8-17 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 119-105 win over the Timberwolves.
Beasley had another impressive shooting performance, and he continues to make a huge impact for the Pistons as a reliable deep threat off the bench. Aside from this game being the third time he reached the 20-point mark in his last six appearances, it was also the 14th time he made five or more three-pointers this season.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Drains three treys Saturday
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Beasley posted 14 points (5-11 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Saturday's 134-121 loss to the Nuggets.
Beasley has thrived both as a starter and bench option for the Pistons, and he's been flourishing in that latter role over the last few weeks. Even though he's started just once in 10 December games, Beasley has scored in double digits while sinking three or more three-pointers eight times in that stretch. Beasley is making 45.5 percent of his three-point shots since the beginning of December and a career-high 41.8 percent throughout the campaign.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Delivers 22 points from bench
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Beasley provided 22 points (7-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Thursday's 114-113 victory over the Kings.
After a decent stint with the first unit, Beasley has slid into a sixth-man role with Detroit. He's logging 25-plus minutes with consistency, and helps keep the team afloat when Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey rotate out of the lineup. The veteran provides leadership to a young squad with a lot of potential, and Detroit's one-year deal with the journeyman is reaping dividends.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Shines off bench in win
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Beasley contributed 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds and two steals over 26 minutes during Monday's 117-114 win over the Lakers.
Beasley returned to a bench role now that Jaden Ivey is available, but the veteran sharpshooter has managed to make an impact for Detroit regardless of whether he's starting or playing off the bench. Beasley has scored at least 20 points in five of his last seven appearances, putting up 20.6 points per game while shooting an impressive 48.1 percent from deep in that span.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Returns to bench role
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Beasley is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Beasley will return to the bench with Tobias Harris (thumb) back in the first unit. Beasley has been thriving in recent weeks for the Pistons, reaching the 23-point mark in three of his five appearances in December. The veteran is averaging 14.3 points per game while shooting 38.6 percent from the floor when coming off the bench this season.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Shines offensively as starter
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Beasley had 28 points (9-18 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block in 41 minutes during Monday's 125-124 overtime win over the Heat.
Beasley stepped into the starting lineup for the eighth time of the year Monday due to Jaden Ivey (knee) being inactive. Beasley finished with team-high marks in scoring and threes made in a narrow victory. The guard set a new season high in scoring, and he has now scored 20 or more points in 10 contests.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Starting sans Ivey
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Beasley will start in Monday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
With Jaden Ivey getting scratched from the matchup due to left knee pain, Beasley will pick up his eighth start through 27 regular-season outings. Over the sharpshooter's last seven starts, he has averaged 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.7 steals across 30.6 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Quiet showing in loss
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Beasley ended with four points (2-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt) and three rebounds over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 128-107 loss to Milwaukee.
With Cade Cunningham (hip) back in the lineup, Beasley moved back to the bench for this contest. This was a rare dud for Beasley, as he's had a terrific first season in Detroit. Through 23 regular-season appearances, he holds averages of 15.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 3.4 three-pointers.
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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Moving back to bench
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Beasley won't start Tuesday against the Bucks, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Beasley has been starting in recent games, but he'll move back to the bench with Cade Cunningham (hip) returning to the first unit. Beasley has been playing at a high level, though, averaging 19.5 points per game and shooting 43.7 percent from beyond the arc over his last 10 appearances (seven starts).
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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: 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.
