Beasley signed a one-year, $2.7 million contract with the Bucks on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Beasley appeared in 81 contests between stops with the Lakers and Jazz a season ago, averaging 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 25.8 minutes per contest. He's an intriguing add for the Bucks, who will more than likely utilize the 26-year-old as one of their first players off the bench during the upcoming campaign.
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Malik Beasley: Team option declined
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Beasley's $16.52 million team option for the 2023-24 season was declined by the Lakers on Thursday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Beasley appeared in 81 games between the Jazz and Lakers last year, and he averaged 12.7 points and 3.5 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game. The Lakers will choose to part ways with him, so he'll be free to seek out other opportunities in free agency.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Garbage time appearance
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Beasley accumulated three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) over three minutes during Wednesday's 121-106 loss to the Warriors in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Beasley saw a handful of minutes down the stretch as the Lakers threw in the towel, instead shifting their focus to Game 6. While Beasley was able to deliver somewhat consistent production toward the end of the regular season, his role has diminished during the playoffs. Outside of an unforeseen injury to one of the more preferred options, Beasley figures to remain grounded on the bench for the foreseeable future.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Posts 21 points in victory
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Beasley amassed 21 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Friday's 121-107 win over the Suns.
Beasley came off the bench to finish as one of three Lakers (D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves were the others) with 20-plus points. The sharpshooting guard did much of his work from beyond the arc, knocking down four of 12 three-point attempts. Beasley was especially effective in the second quarter, scoring 11 of Los Angeles' 31 points. This was his first game above the 20-point mark since he posted 24 against New Orleans on March 14.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Sees decreased role
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Beasley posted zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals across 10 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 win over the Bulls.
Beasley played his fewest minutes of the season in Wednesday's win. He also recorded four turnovers in his limited playing time. The ascendance of Austin Reaves and the return of LeBron James will likely relegate Beasley to a reserve role down the stretch of the regular season.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Moves to bench
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Beasley isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Suns, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Austin Reaves will replace Beasley in the starting lineup Wednesday. Beasley is averaging 13.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.5 minutes across his two previous games coming off the bench for the Lakers this season.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Scores 24 points in win
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Beasley produced 24 points (8-16 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 123-108 win over the Pelicans.
Beasley was one of the best performers for the Lakers in a comfortable win, reaching 20 points for the third time since joining Los Angeles ahead of the trade deadline. All told, Beasley is averaging 12.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 three-pointers, 1.5 assists and 1.1 assists in 26.3 minutes through his first 13 games in a Lakers uniform, so he may be best left for streaming purposes for three-point production rather than being viewed as someone who needs to be rostered in every 12-team league.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Falls flat in win
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Beasley amassed five points (2-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 112-103 win over Memphis.
Beasley struggled mightily with his jumper and posted his worst scoring outing since his Lakers debut. Coming into the contest, the veteran was averaging 14.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals in 28.3 minutes over his last eight appearances (seven starts), so it's safe to assume Beasley will be able to bounce back from his poor shooting performance.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Gets hot from three
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Beasley finished with 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 32 minutes during Friday's 110-102 loss to the Timberwolves.
Beasley knocked down three triples and scored in double figures for the third time in as many games. He looked more comfortable shooting from range Friday evening after going 3-for-12 from deep Wednesday evening in Oklahoma City. Beasley has started six straight games for the Lakers and is averaging 13.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals over this stretch.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Drains seven triples Thursday
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Beasley contributed 25 points (9-16 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals in 26 minutes during Thursday's 124-111 win over the Warriors.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis both played in the contest, but Beasley not only led the Lakers in scoring, he matched the combined point total put up by Los Angeles' pair of superstars. Beasley was particularly electric from three-point range, going 7-for-11 and falling one triple short of his season-high mark. In his four games as a Laker, Beasley has averaged 14.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 3.8 treys and 1.8 steals. He doesn't offer much in terms of peripheral stats, but he's an option in fantasy as a three-point specialist who regularly hits double-digit point totals.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Moves into starting lineup
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Beasley produced eight points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 120-102 victory over New Orleans.
Lakers coach Darvin Ham previously said he was going to stick with Dennis Schroder alongside D'Angelo Russell, but instead he opted for more shooting in the backcourt. Beasley won't have a big usage rate in Los Angeles, but playing next to LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell means he'll get a ton of open looks from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Shines off bench Monday
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Beasley supplied 22 points (8-16 FG, 6-12 3Pt), two rebounds, two steals and one assist across 21 minutes during Monday's 127-115 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The Lakers traded for Beasley last week primarily to fill their need for a three-point shooter, and he followed through Monday with a team-high six triples on 12 attempts. Beasley's hot hand helped him pace the team in scoring, though it wasn't nearly enough to prevent Los Angeles from a blowout loss. The veteran guard's performance highlighted what he can do when he gets hot, though his debut with the Lakers -- during which he scored just four points on 2-for-9 shooting -- serves as a reminder that Beasley is prone to inconsistency.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Expected to debut Saturday
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Beasley (trade) is not on the injury report for Saturday's contest against the Warriors, suggesting he'll be available to make his Lakers debut, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.
Desperate for three-point shooting and quality depth, the Lakers traded for Beasley in the three-team deal involving the Timberwolves and Jazz. There's a strong chance he starts for his new team, though he'll compete against Austin Reaves for that spot. Both should see plenty of action either way. Beasley has made at least 3.0 threes per game over the past three seasons, and he's drilling 3.1 on 35.9 percent this year. It's fair to expect that percentage to rise, given the number of open looks he should get playing alongside LeBron James. Fantasy managers rostering Beasley should wait and see what his role becomes, but if you've been rostering him for this long, there's a good chance you can hang on a bit longer.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Out Thursday, targeting Saturday
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Beasley will not play Thursday against Milwaukee but has a real possibility of playing Saturday, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Beasley was shipped to Los Angeles on Wednesday along with D'Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt, all of whom will be unavailable for Thursday's tilt. After the Lakers' traded Patrick Beverley to Orlando, Beasley appears to be the frontrunner to start at the two slot and could make his first appearance in purple and gold Saturday against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Headed to Lakers
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The Lakers acquired Beasley from the Jazz on Wednesday as part of a three-team deal that also involves the Timberwolves, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
News of the trade arrived shortly before the Timberwolves and Jazz tipped off Wednesday, resulting in several players from both sides being ruled out for the contest. Beasley will be joined in Los Angeles by D'Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt, while Minnesota receives Mike Conley, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and second-round picks in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Meanwhile, Utah will take back Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones and a 2027 first-round pick in the trade. One of the top high-volume three-point threats in the NBA this season, Beasley will give the Lakers some much-needed perimeter shooting. D'Angelo Russell is a better bet to step into a starting role in the backcourt with Los Angeles, but Beasley could end up vying for a spot on the top unit alongside him if the Lakers view him as a better fit than Patrick Beverley alongside Russell and LeBron James. At the very least, Beasley should be locked into a key role on the second unit, though he could struggle to maintain the season-long averages of 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.1 treys, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals in 26.7 minutes per game that he turned in over his 55 games with Utah. The Lakers are scheduled to host the Bucks on Thursday, but it's unclear if any of Beasley, Russell or Vanderbilt will be available to play in that contest.
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Jazz's Malik Beasley: Lands three triples in loss
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Beasley registered nine points (3-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 124-111 loss to the Mavericks.
Beasley's struggles continued Monday, as he shot under 50 percent from the field for the fourth time in his past five games. His production has been up and down all season, often representative of his playing time. He currently sits as the 155th-ranked player in standard formats, averaging 13.4 points per game to go with 3.1 three-pointers. While he will have stretches in which he can be rostered, he should be looked at as more of a streaming candidate outside of deeper leagues.
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Jazz's Malik Beasley: Coming off bench with Olynyk back
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Beasley will come off the bench Saturday against the Mavericks, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
With Kelly Olynyk (ankle) rejoining the starters following an eight-game absence, Beasley will come off the bench. In his last 10 games as a reserve, the wing has averaged 14.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 23.9 minutes.
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Jazz's Malik Beasley: Set to start against Cleveland
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Beasley is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
The 26-year-old guard will replace Jarred Vanderbilt in the starting lineup as the Jazz opt to go with a smaller lineup than usual. Beasley has averaged 16.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 31.2 minutes across his previous five games starting.
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Jazz's Malik Beasley: Improved offensive showing
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Beasley chipped in 15 points (6-15 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Sunday's 123-118 loss to Memphis.
Beasley led the Jazz bench with 15 points in the loss, a much better effort when compared to his previous outing. He remains a steady source of points off the bench, and should Kelly Olynyk be forced to miss time due to his ankle injury, Beasley could be in for a slight bump. He certainly warrants attention in standard leagues, although must-roster status might be taking things a bit too far.
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Jazz's Malik Beasley: Supplies 16 points from bench
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Beasley chipped in 16 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 117-115 loss to the Kings.
Beasley did a little bit of everything and enjoyed one of his better all-around stat lines of the season in the narrow loss. He's usually the first man up with the second unit and is a dependable source of three-point production, but he's also upped his defensive contributions in 2022-23. Beasley is averaging a career-high 0.9 thefts per contest.
