Michael Beasley

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Michael Beasley

| image = Michael Beasley8 (cropped).jpg

| caption = Beasley with the New York Knicks in 2018

| position = Power forward / small forward

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 9

| weight_lb = 235

| league =

| team = Free agent

| number =

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1989|1|9}}

| birth_place = Cheverly, Maryland, U.S.

| high_school = Notre Dame Prep
(Fitchburg, Massachusetts)

| college = Kansas State (2007–2008)

| draft_year = 2008

| draft_round = 1

| draft_pick = 2

| draft_team = Miami Heat

| career_start = 2008

| career_end =

| years1 = {{nbay|2008|start}}–{{nbay|2009|end}}

| team1 = Miami Heat

| years2 = {{nbay|2010|start}}–{{nbay|2011|end}}

| team2 = Minnesota Timberwolves

| years3 = {{nbay|2012|full=y}}

| team3 = Phoenix Suns

| years4 = {{nbay|2013|full=y}}

| team4 = Miami Heat

| years5 = 2014–2015

| team5 = Shanghai Sharks

| years6 = {{nbay|2014|end}}

| team6 = Miami Heat

| years7 = 2015–2016

| team7 = Shandong Golden Stars

| years8 = {{nbay|2015|end}}

| team8 = Houston Rockets

| years9 = {{nbay|2016|full=y}}

| team9 = Milwaukee Bucks

| years10 = {{nbay|2017|full=y}}

| team10 = New York Knicks

| years11 = {{nbay|2018|full=y}}

| team11 = Los Angeles Lakers

| years12 = 2019

| team12 = Guangdong Southern Tigers

| years13 = 2021

| team13 = Cangrejeros de Santurce

| years14 = 2022

| team14 = Shanghai Sharks

| highlights = * CBA champion (2019)

CBA Foreign MVP (2016)
2× CBA All-Star (2015, 2016)
2× CBA All-Star Game MVP (2015, 2016)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009)
Consensus first-team All-American (2008)
Pete Newell Big Man Award (2008)
USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2008)
NCAA rebounding leader (2008)
Big 12 Player of the Year (2008)
First-team All-Big 12 (2008)
McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2007)
Second-team Parade All-American (2006)

| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's basketball}}

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Michael Paul Beasley Jr. (born January 9, 1989) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for Kansas State University for one year before declaring for the NBA draft in 2008.{{cite web|url=http://salem-news.com/sports/april152008/beasley_nba_041508.php|title=K-State Forward Michael Beasley Headed for NBA|publisher=Salem-News.com|date=April 15, 2008|access-date=March 5, 2016}} Beasley was the 2nd pick in the 2008 NBA draft and was selected by the Miami Heat. He is regarded as one of the best freshman college basketball players of the 2000s.{{cite web|first=Steve|last=Magargee|url=http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1075363|title=Best of the decade: The one-year players|date=April 19, 2010|work=Rivals.com|access-date=April 19, 2010}} Though he is ambidextrous, he shoots left-handed.{{cite news|first=J. Michael|last=Falgoust|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/twolves/2011-03-08-michael-beasley-timeout_N.htm|title=T'wolves' Michael Beasley working to change perceptions|date=March 8, 2011|work=USAToday.com|access-date=July 29, 2014}}

Early life

Beasley was born in the Prince George's County{{cite web|last=Cannon|first=John|url=http://www.fredericknewspost.com/archive/article_b3ecce57-40ad-5f55-8d49-fdd429b2916c.html|title=Michael Beasley: A star born in Frederick?|work=FrederickNewsPost.com|date=March 29, 2008|access-date=March 27, 2016}} town of Cheverly, Maryland.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/heat/roster/HEAT_Player_2008_Michael_Beasley-284877-36.html|title=HEAT: HEAT Player 2008: Michael Beasley|work=NBA.com|access-date=March 27, 2016}} Beasley's mother Fatima Smith and his four siblings (two brothers and two sisters){{Cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015141745/http://usabasketball.com/biosmen/michael_beasley_bio.html|url=http://usabasketball.com/biosmen/michael_beasley_bio.html|title=MICHAEL BEASLEY|website=usabasketball.com|archive-date=October 15, 2007|access-date=January 26, 2020}} moved from nearby Montgomery County to Frederick in 2005 and lived there for one year.

High school career

While growing up, Beasley played for one of the country's most successful AAU youth teams at the time, the PG Jaguars. Beasley won multiple national championships with this team alongside future fellow blue-chip recruits Kevin Durant (Texas){{cite web|first=Adam|last=Fluck|url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/beasley_080617.html|title=Michael Beasley: Ready to Rock in the NBA|date=June 14, 2008|work=NBA.com|access-date=June 14, 2008}} and Chris Braswell (Charlotte). Beasley later moved on to play AAU ball for DC Assault's 17 & Under team, playing alongside such players as future KSU teammate Ron Anderson, Nolan Smith (Duke), Chris Wright (Georgetown), Austin Freeman (Georgetown), and Julian Vaughn (Georgetown).

Beasley attended a total of six high schools: Bowie High School in Bowie, Maryland, National Christian Academy in Fort Washington, Maryland (where he averaged 30 points and 10 rebounds per game in his freshman year, 2003–04), The Pendleton School in Bradenton, Florida, Riverdale Baptist School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland (28 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks per game as a sophomore, 2004–05), Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia (20.1 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game as a junior, 2005–06), and Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.{{cite news|first=Eli|last=Saslow|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/11/AR2007031101466.html|title=For Beasley, It's a Jumping Point|date=March 17, 2007|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=March 17, 2007}} As a high school senior, he averaged 28 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 4.5 blocks per game for the 2006–07 season. During his senior season he had single-game highs of 64 points and 31 rebounds.

In 2006, Beasley was a second-team Parade All-American and was also named to the 2006 USA Men's U18 National Team member on June 26, 2006. Beasley averaged team highs of 13.8 ppg. and 8.3 rpg at the 2006 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men in San Antonio, Texas. He ranked fifth in rebounds per game (8.3 rpg) among all 2006 tournament leaders, and he ranks third all-time in the USA Men's U18 record book. He was named to the McDonald's All-American team.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/news/story?id=2781843|title=Rosters set for 2007 McDonald's All-American Games|publisher=ESPN|date=February 27, 2007|access-date=March 2, 2016}} In the 2007 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, he won the MVP with 23 points and 12 rebounds.{{cite news|first=Christopher |last=Lawlor |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/preps/basketball/2007-03-28-mcdonalds-game_N.htm |title=Beasley wills West to McDonald's all-star win |work=USAToday.com |access-date=March 29, 2007 |date=March 29, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102184733/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/preps/basketball/2007-03-28-mcdonalds-game_N.htm |archive-date=November 2, 2012 }} Rivals.com rated Beasley No. 1 in the class of 2007 high school basketball prospects.{{cite web|url=http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1611|title=Rivals.com Rivals150 2007|publisher=Rivals.com|access-date=April 5, 2008}}

College career

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Beasley began his freshman year at Kansas State in the fall of 2007. In the 2007–2008 regular season, Beasley was one of the most dominant players in the country. His 26.2 points (3rd in the nation) and nation-leading 12.4 rebounds were the most by a Big 12 player in any season. His 866 total points and 408 rebounds ranked third and second among all freshmen in NCAA history. He also led the nation in double-doubles (28), 40-point games (three), 30-point, 10-rebound games (13), and 20-point, 10-rebound games (22).{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat_select_beasley_080626.html|title=HEAT Select Michael Beasley In The 2008 NBA Draft|work=NBA.com|date=June 26, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} His 28 double-doubles broke the freshman double-double record previously held by Carmelo Anthony who had 22 double-doubles in his only season at Syracuse in 2002–03. On February 23, 2008, Beasley scored a Big 12 record 44 points in a 92–86 loss at Baylor.{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=280540239|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104165054/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=280540239|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2012|title=Beasley's Big 12 record 44 points not enough to save Kansas State on road|work=ESPN.com|date=February 23, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} (This mark has since been matched by Kansas State's Denis Clemente.{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=290310251|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090204024248/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=290310251|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 4, 2009|title=Clemente's 44 tie Big 12 mark as K-State drops No. 12 Texas|work=ESPN.com|date=January 31, 2009|access-date=December 7, 2011}}) Beasley became known as an unstoppable force when shooting, finishing the season shooting 53.7 percent from the field (282 of 525). He also finished the season shooting 39.5 percent from 3-point range.

Beasley holds 30 Kansas State career, single-season and freshman records as well as 17 Big 12 single-game and single-season marks. Beasley guided the Wildcats to a 20–10 record and a 10–6 Big 12 Conference record. Some of the key conference victories were a win at Oklahoma and, a home victory against Texas A&M, and a victory against then-unbeaten No. 2 Kansas, marking the first time in over four years that Kansas State defeated a Top 10 team at home (Kansas State beat No. 10 Texas, 58–48 on March 6, 2004), the first time K-State beat Kansas in Manhattan since 1983 and the first-ever victory against the Jayhawks in Bramlage Coliseum. The win partially backed up a boast he had made before the season about K-State's prospects against the Jayhawks:

{{blockquote|We're going to beat Kansas at home. We're going to beat them in their house. We're going to beat them in Africa. Wherever we play, we're going to beat them.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/preview?gameId=280302306|title=Kansas State ends a 24-year, home-court losing streak vs. Kansas|work=ESPN.com|date=January 31, 2008|access-date=March 1, 2008}}}}

On March 1, 2008, his boast did not come true, as Kansas won the return match in Lawrence, 88–74 despite 39 points and 11 rebounds from Beasley. He matched a Big 12 record by equaling former Kansas player Drew Gooden's record for most double-doubles in a season (25).{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=280612305|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080305135502/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=280612305|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 5, 2008|title=Kansas capitalizes on Beasley's early foul trouble to rout Wildcats|work=ESPN.com|date=March 1, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} With his 33-point, 14-rebound effort against Colorado on March 4, he eclipsed Mitch Richmond's 20-year-old school single-season points record (768; 1987–88), while he broke the Big 12 record for double-doubles in a season with his 26th for the year.{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=280642306|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104165109/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=280642306|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2012|title=Kansas St. 78, Colorado 72|work=ESPN.com|date=March 4, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} He is just the 27th player in NCAA Division I history to post 26 or more double-doubles in a season and the first since Utah's Andrew Bogut (26) did it in 2004–05.

Beasley led the Wildcats to a 10–6 record in conference play, earning a number 3 seed in the 2008 Big 12 men's basketball tournament at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The Wildcats faced the No. 6 seed Texas A&M Aggies and lost 77–71. Beasley had 25 points and 9 rebounds, one board short of a double-double. He shot 10–21 from the field and 1–4 from behind the three-point line. He also registered three blocks. The Wildcats earned a berth in the 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament as the No. 11 seed in the Midwest Region. They beat the No. 6 seed USC Trojans. Beasley had 23 points and 11 rebounds for his 27th double-double of the year.{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=284000008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080325021913/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=284000008|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 25, 2008|title=Walker leads young Wildcats past Mayo and USC|work=ESPN.com|date=March 20, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} However, the Wildcats lost 72–55 to No. 3 Wisconsin in the second round of the tournament. Beasley added 23 points (only 6 scored in the second half) and 13 rebounds against the Badgers his 28th and final double-double.{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=284000010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080325061445/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=284000010|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 25, 2008|title=Wisconsin holds Beasley to six second-half points, moves on to Sweet 16|work=ESPN.com|date=March 22, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}}

On April 14, 2008, Beasley announced that he would forgo his last three years of eligibility and enter the NBA draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/draft2008/news/story?id=3346643|title=Kansas State freshman Beasley decides to go pro|work=ESPN.com|date=April 15, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}}

=Awards and honors=

Beasley is one of just two players in Kansas State history to earn first team All-America honors from the Associated Press. Overall, Beasley is the fifth player in school history to earn recognition to any of organization's three All-America teams. Beasley was one of 24 finalists for the John R. Wooden Player of the Year award and was selected by voters to the 10-member 2008 John R. Wooden Award All American team. He followed Kevin Durant as the second consecutive standout freshman to win both Big 12 Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year accolades.{{cite web|url=http://www.big12sports.com//pdf1/147025.pdf|title=2008–09 Big 12 men's basketball media guide – Records section (1997–2008 winners)|work=Big 12 Conference|access-date=August 1, 2009}}

Beasley became the fourth player in school history to be honored as the conference's Player of the Year and the first since the inception of the Big 12. He was the first player to be named league Freshman of the Year and the 12th overall to be selected as either Freshman or Newcomer of the Year since 1970.

Beasley was named National Freshman of the Year by CBS Sports.com, Rivals.com, The Sporting News, and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).{{cite news |url=http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2008/freshman080312.html |title=Kansas State's Beasley is 2007–08 USBWA National Freshman of the Year |publisher=United States Basketball Writers Association |access-date=March 12, 2008}} He has also been selected a first team All-American by numerous outlets, including CBS Sports.com, Dick Vitale, ESPN.com, Rivals.com, Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News and U.S. Basketball Writers Association. In addition, he was chosen as a first team Freshman All-American by CBS Sports.com and Rivals.com.

In addition, he was named one of four finalists for the 2008 Naismith Player of the Year Award. He also was one of 10 finalists for the Oscar Robertson Player of the Year award.

Professional career

=Miami Heat (2008–2010)=

File:Michael Beasley.jpg

On June 26, 2008, Beasley was selected 2nd overall in the 2008 NBA draft by the Miami Heat. He signed with the Heat on July 2.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat_sign_beasley_080702.html|title=Heat Sign Beasley|work=NBA.com|date=July 10, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}}

In his NBA Summer League debut on July 7, Beasley scored 28 points and grabbed 9 rebounds (and had 2 assists{{cite web|first=DeAndre |last=Phillips |url=http://www.nba.com/heat/news/sl08_recap_080707.html |title=Beasley, Chalmers Shine in Pro Debut |work=NBA.com |date=July 8, 2008 |access-date=December 7, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090103085416/http://www.nba.com/heat/news/sl08_recap_080707.html |archive-date=January 3, 2009 }}) in 23 minutes played.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=3477216|title=Beasley takes Round 1 with fellow top draft pick Rose|work=ESPN.com|date=July 8, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}}{{cite web|first=John|last=Denton|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?page=080707orlsummerleaguemiachi|title=Beasley stars in summer league debut |work=ESPN.com|date=July 8, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} He was second in the league in rebound average, and tied for third in scoring average in the 2008 Summer League. During his first official practice with the Heat, he was accidentally hit in the chest with an unidentified teammate's elbow.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=3470943|title=Beasley elbowed in chest during first Heat practice|work=ESPN.com|date=July 3, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} He was evaluated and returned to the team a day later with chest bruising, but only participated in non-contact play.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=3473006|title=Beasley returns to summer-league workout after bruising chest|work=ESPN.com|date=July 3, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} He had slightly cracked his sternum, and resumed contact drills 2 days after that.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=3475171|title=Beasley resumes contact drills with Heat|work=ESPN.com|date=July 6, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}}

In his first preseason game, Beasley scored 16 points against the Detroit Pistons.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2008/10/stuckey_pistons_spoil_beasleys.html|title=Stuckey, Pistons spoil Beasley's preseason opener|publisher=MLive.com|date=October 5, 2008 |access-date=March 5, 2016}} He followed those performances with 21 points and 7 rebounds,{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281009014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107110554/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281009014|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 7, 2009|title=Harris' 21 cancel out Beasley's contributions in Nets' win|work=ESPN.com|date=October 10, 2008 |access-date=December 7, 2011}} 12 points and 11 rebounds,{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281012017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107110557/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281012017|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 7, 2009|title=Carter knocks down crucial free throws to help Nets hold off Heat|work=ESPN.com|date=October 12, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} 14 points and 6 rebounds,{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281018014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107110558/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281018014|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 7, 2009|title=Magic 100, Heat 92|work=ESPN.com|date=October 18, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} 19 points and no rebounds,{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281021014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107110601/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281021014|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 7, 2009|title=Heat race past Mayo, Grizzlies for elusive first preseason win since 2006|work=ESPN.com|date=October 21, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} 14 points and 3 rebounds,{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281023003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107110555/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281023003|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 7, 2009|title=Hornets complete perfect preseason with easy win over Heat|work=ESPN.com|date=October 24, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} and 19 points and 9 rebounds.{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281024024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107110600/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281024024|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 7, 2009|title=Heat 96, Spurs 93|work=ESPN.com|date=October 25, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2011}} On opening night of the 2008–09 regular season, Beasley scored 9 points in a loss against the New York Knicks. He posted double-digit point totals for the next nine straight games, including a season-high 25 points in a loss to Charlotte on November 1.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/3418/michael-beasley |title=Michael Beasley: Complete 2008–09 Regular Season Game Log |publisher=ESPN |access-date=December 7, 2011}}

{{quote box|width=23em|Offensively, I've been a big believer in him, I just think he can score. I said it two years ago: I think one day he may lead the league in scoring. He has a Carmelo Anthony ability to score the ball. He's a matchup problem every night, He has quickness and a shot at that size. That makes him tough to guard.|—Doc Rivers{{cite web|last=Freeman|first=Eric|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Doc-Rivers-thinks-Michael-Beasley-can-win-a-scor?urn=nba-303473 |title=Doc Rivers thinks Michael Beasley can win a scoring title|publisher=Sports.Yahoo.com|date=December 1, 2011|access-date=December 7, 2011}}}}

After the Heat's first round exit from the 2009 playoffs, it was reported that Beasley, along with fellow rookie Mario Chalmers, had been fined multiple times throughout the season for violations of team policy.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=4145781|title=Heat rookies were fined repeatedly|publisher=ESPN|date=May 6, 2009|access-date=September 9, 2013}}

During the 2009–10 season, he was a starter for the entire season. On February 19, 2010, he led the Heat to victory over the Memphis Grizzlies with a then career-high 30 points along with 8 rebounds.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20100219/MIAMEM/gameinfo.html|title=Wade sits as Beasley has career night|date=February 20, 2010|work=NBA.com|access-date=July 20, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100704184922/http://www.nba.com/games/20100219/MIAMEM/gameinfo.html|archive-date=July 4, 2010|url-status=dead}} For the season, he averaged 14.8 points per game and 6.4 rebounds per game. In the Heat's first-round playoff series loss to Boston, those averages declined to 10.4 and 5.8, respectively.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_beasley/career_stats.html|title=Michael Beasley Career Stats Page|work=NBA.com|access-date=September 9, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207184826/http://www.nba.com/playerfile/michael_beasley/career_stats.html|archive-date=December 7, 2013}}

=Minnesota Timberwolves (2010–2012)=

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On July 12, 2010, Beasley was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for 2011 and 2014 second-round draft picks. Beasley was traded in order to clear salary cap space for Miami, allowing them to sign free agents LeBron James and Chris Bosh, as well as re-sign Dwyane Wade.{{cite web|first1=Marc|last1=Stein|first2=Chad|last2=Ford|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=5365794|title=Sources: Heat clear space, deal Beasley|date=July 10, 2010|work=ESPN.com|access-date=July 10, 2010}}

On November 10, 2010, he led the Timberwolves to victory over the Sacramento Kings with a career-high 42 points along with 9 rebounds.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20101110/MINSAC/gameinfo.html|title=Timberwolves-Kings notebook|date=November 11, 2010|work=NBA.com|access-date=November 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110315112850/http://www.nba.com/games/20101110/MINSAC/gameinfo.html|archive-date=March 15, 2011|url-status=dead}} He finished the season averaging 19.2 points per game which was ranked top 20 in the league.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/statistics/player/Scoring.jsp?league=00&season=22010&conf=OVERALL&position=0&splitType=9&splitScope=GAME&qualified=Y&yearsExp=-1&splitDD= |title=2010–11 SCORING LEADERS: Points Per Game |work=NBA.com |access-date=June 11, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809022631/http://www.nba.com/statistics/player/Scoring.jsp?league=00&season=22010&conf=OVERALL&position=0&splitType=9&splitScope=GAME&qualified=Y&yearsExp=-1&splitDD= |archive-date=August 9, 2013 }} In the 2011–12 season, Beasley sprained his foot against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 6, 2012, which kept him out for 11 straight games. Shortly after he returned from injury, he led the Timberwolves to victory over the Houston Rockets with 34 points.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20120130_MIN@HOU/beasley-love-carry-wolves-to-victory|title=Beasley, Love carry Wolves to victory|date=January 30, 2012|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=January 30, 2012}} Over the 2011–12 season, he averaged 11.5 points per game.

=Phoenix Suns (2012–2013)=

On July 20, 2012, Beasley signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Phoenix Suns.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/suns/suns-sign-michael-beasley|title=Suns Sign Michael Beasley|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=July 20, 2012|access-date=July 20, 2012}} Around this time, he decided to train with former two-time NBA champion point guard Norm Nixon in order to improve his game. In a November 7, 2012, game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Beasley scored 21 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and had 7 assists to help the Suns win 117–110. On January 30, 2013, Beasley scored a season-high 27 points with 6 rebounds and 5 steals off the bench to lead the Suns to a 92–86 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20130130/LALPHX/gameinfo.html|title=Notebook: Suns 92, Lakers 86|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=January 31, 2013|access-date=January 31, 2013}}

On September 3, 2013, Beasley was waived by the Suns.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/suns/phoenix-suns-waive-michael-beasley|title=Phoenix Suns Waive Michael Beasley|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=September 3, 2013|access-date=September 3, 2013}} The decision came shortly after Beasley had been arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession. Lon Babby, the Suns' president of basketball operations, said, "We worked hard to devote ourselves to Michael's success, but we have to maintain the standards to build a championship culture."{{cite web|first=Paul|last=Coro|url=http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/20130903phoenix-suns-waive-michael-beasley.html|title=Phoenix Suns waive Michael Beasley|work=AZCentral.com|date=September 3, 2013|access-date=September 3, 2013}}

=Return to Miami (2013–2014)=

File:1 michael beasley 2014.jpg

On September 11, 2013, Beasley signed with the Miami Heat.{{cite news|first=Couper|last=Moorhead|title=HEAT Signs Michael Beasley|url=http://www.nba.com/heat/news_recap/heat-signs-michael-beasley|access-date=September 11, 2013|work=NBA.com|date=September 11, 2013}} The Heat made it to the NBA Finals for the fourth straight time in 2014, with Beasley making his first Finals appearance in Game 5 of their series against the San Antonio Spurs. The Heat lost Game 5 and the series, as the Spurs won 4–1.

=Shanghai Sharks (2014–2015)=

On September 25, 2014, Beasley signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/2014/news/09/25/grizzlies-sign-forward-beasley.ap/index.html|title=Grizzlies add Beasley to training camp roster|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=September 25, 2014|access-date=September 25, 2014}} However, he was later waived by the Grizzlies on October 9.{{cite web|title=Memphis Grizzlies waive Michael Beasley|url=http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/memphis-grizzlies-waive-michael-beasley|access-date=October 9, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=October 9, 2014}} That same day, he signed a one-year deal with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association.{{cite web|first=Adrian|last=Wojnarowski|title=Michael Beasley signs one-year deal with Shanghai Sharks|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/michael-beasley-signs-one-year-deal-with-shanghai-sharks-185035868.html|access-date=October 9, 2014|work=Sports.Yahoo.com|date=October 9, 2014}} During the 2015 CBA All-Star Game, Beasley came off the bench to score 59 points, setting a CBA record for most points in the league's All-Star Game.{{cite web|title=Beasley's CBA Success May Generate NBA Interest|url=http://www.basketballinsiders.com/beasleys-cba-success-may-generate-nba-interest/|access-date=February 13, 2015|work=BasketballInsiders.com|date=February 13, 2015}}

Despite averaging 28.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.9 steals in 37 games, Beasley could not lead the Sharks to the CBA playoffs as they finished 12th with a 17–21 record.{{cite web|first=Matt|last=Pineda|title=Michael Beasley is training in Miami...should the Heat show interest?|url=http://www.hothothoops.com/2015/2/16/8047337/miami-heat-michael-beasley-nba-contract-china-training-work-out-sign|access-date=February 16, 2015|work=HotHotHoops.com|date=February 16, 2015|archive-date=August 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815103503/https://www.hothothoops.com/2015/2/16/8047337/miami-heat-michael-beasley-nba-contract-china-training-work-out-sign|url-status=dead}}

=Third stint with Heat (2015)=

On February 26, 2015, Beasley signed a 10-day contract with the Miami Heat.{{cite news|title=HEAT Signs Michael Beasley|url=http://www.nba.com/heat/roster/heat-signs-michael-beasley|access-date=February 26, 2015|work=NBA.com|date=February 26, 2015}} The next day, he made his return for the Heat, scoring seven points in a 104–102 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.{{cite news|title=Ajinca lifts Pelicans past Heat, 104–102|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20150227/MIANOP/gameinfo.html|access-date=February 28, 2015|work=NBA.com|date=February 28, 2015}} He then signed a second 10-day contract with the Heat on March 8,{{cite news|title=HEAT Signs Michael Beasley|url=http://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-signs-michael-beasley|access-date=March 8, 2015|work=NBA.com|date=March 8, 2015}} and for the rest of the season on March 18.{{cite news|title=HEAT Signs Michael Beasley For Remainder Of Season|url=http://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-signs-michael-beasley-remainder-season|access-date=March 18, 2015|work=NBA.com|date=March 18, 2015}}

On June 28, 2015, the Heat declined to pick up their $1.3 million team option on Beasley's 2015–16 contract, making him a free agent.{{cite web|first=Ira|last=Winderman|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-michael-beasley-s062815-story.html|title=Heat decline Michael Beasley option, making him a free agent|date=June 28, 2015|work=Sun-Sentinel.com|access-date=June 28, 2015}}

=Shandong Golden Stars (2015–2016)=

On September 30, 2015, Beasley signed with the Shandong Golden Stars for the 2015–16 CBA season, returning to China for a second stint.{{cite web|url=http://voice.hupu.com/nba/1957182.html|title=迈克尔-比斯利将加盟山东男篮|work=Hupu.com|date=September 30, 2015|access-date=September 30, 2015|language=zh}} He scored 48 points in the team's season opener on November 1,{{cite news|title=Michael Beasley 48 Points – CBA 2015–16 – Highlight Video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viiBbnbiTVY |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/viiBbnbiTVY |archive-date=2021-12-14 |url-status=live|access-date=November 1, 2015|work=YouTube.com|date=November 1, 2015}}{{cbignore}} and bested that mark with 49 points ten days later.{{cite news|title=Michael Beasley 49 Points 14 Rebounds – CBA 2015–16 – Highlight Video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3nXRSXQBU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/P-3nXRSXQBU |archive-date=2021-12-14 |url-status=live|access-date=November 11, 2015|work=YouTube.com|date=November 11, 2015}}{{cbignore}} On January 17, 2016, he won the CBA All-Star Game MVP award for the second straight year after recording 63 points, 19 rebounds and 13 assists for the South team.{{cite news|first=Jordan|last=Greer|title=Michael Beasley drops 63 points in Chinese Basketball Association All-Star Game|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4691646-michael-beasley-china-all-star-game-mvp-highlights-63-points|access-date=January 17, 2016|work=SportingNews.com|date=January 17, 2016|archive-date=February 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220225245/http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4691646-michael-beasley-china-all-star-game-mvp-highlights-63-points|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|first=Dan|last=Devine|title=Michael Beasley named Chinese All-Star Game MVP after scoring record 59 points|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/michael-beasley-named-chinese-all-star-game-mvp-after-scoring-record-59-points-183556509.html|access-date=January 19, 2016|work=Yahoo.com|date=January 19, 2016}} Shandong qualified for the 2016 playoffs, but were defeated 3–0 by the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the first round. In 40 games for Shandong, Beasley averaged 31.9 points, 13.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. He was subsequently named the league's Foreign MVP for the 2015–16 season.{{cite news|first=Tyler|last=Conway|title=Michael Beasley Named Foreign MVP, Yi Jianlian Named Domestic MVP of CBA|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2620633-michael-beasley-named-foreign-mvp-yi-jianlian-named-domestic-mvp-of-cba|access-date=February 29, 2016|work=BleacherReport.com|date=February 29, 2016}}{{cite news|first=Des|last=Bieler|title=Michael Beasley named foreign MVP of Chinese basketball league|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/02/29/michael-beasley-named-foreign-mvp-of-chinese-league/|access-date=February 29, 2016|work=WashingtonPost.com|date=February 29, 2016}}

=Houston Rockets (2016)=

On March 4, 2016, Beasley signed with the Houston Rockets.{{cite news|title=Rockets Sign Free Agent Michael Beasley|url=http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets-sign-free-agent-michael-beasley|access-date=March 4, 2016|work=NBA.com|date=March 4, 2016}} In his third game for the Rockets on March 11, he recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds in just under 15 minutes off the bench in a 102–98 win over the Boston Celtics.{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160311/HOUBOS/gameinfo.html|title=Harden's 32 help Rockets end Celtics' home streak 102–98|work=NBA.com|date=March 11, 2016|access-date=March 11, 2016}} On March 19, he recorded a season-high 30 points and 9 rebounds in a 109–97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160319/HOUATL/gameinfo.html|title=Horford's 22 points lead hot Hawks past Rockets, 109–97|work=NBA.com|date=March 19, 2016|access-date=March 20, 2016}} On March 31, he recorded his first double-double of the season with 20 points and 11 rebounds in a 103–100 loss to the Chicago Bulls.{{cite news|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160331/CHIHOU/gameinfo.html|title=Mirotic scores 28 as Bulls edge Rockets 103–100|work=NBA.com|date=March 31, 2016|access-date=April 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917154922/http://www.nba.com/games/20160331/CHIHOU/gameinfo.html|archive-date=September 17, 2017|url-status=dead}} Beasley helped the Rockets finish the regular season as the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 41–41 record. Down 2–0 to the first-seeded Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs, Beasley scored 12 points in a 97–96 Game 3 win in Houston; he gave Houston a 95–94 lead with two free throws with 41 seconds left.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160421/GSWHOU/gameinfo.html|title=Harden's late shot lifts Rockets over Warriors 97–96|work=NBA.com|date=April 21, 2016|access-date=April 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421114745/http://www.nba.com/games/20160421/GSWHOU/gameinfo.html|archive-date=April 21, 2016|url-status=dead}}

=Milwaukee Bucks (2016–2017)=

On September 22, 2016, Beasley was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Tyler Ennis.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/bucks/release/bucks-acquire-michael-beasley-houston|title=BUCKS ACQUIRE MICHAEL BEASLEY FROM HOUSTON|work=NBA.com|date=September 22, 2016|access-date=September 22, 2016}} On November 12, 2016, he scored a season-high 19 points in a 106–96 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899587|title=Bucks use big fourth quarter for 106–96 win over Grizzlies|work=ESPN.com|date=November 12, 2016|access-date=November 13, 2016}} He missed five games in December with a foot injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899903|title=Porter, Wall push Wizards to 107–102 comeback win vs Bucks|work=ESPN.com|date=December 26, 2016|access-date=December 27, 2016}} On January 10, 2017, he set a new season high with 28 points in a 109–107 win over the San Antonio Spurs.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899996|title=Beasley's 28 points help Bucks overcome Spurs, 109-017 [sic]|work=ESPN.com|date=January 10, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2017}} On March 31, 2017, he returned after missing 17 games with a hyperextended left knee, scoring seven points in eight minutes in a 108–105 win over the Detroit Pistons.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900525|title=Middleton, Maker lead Bucks to 108–105 OT win over Pistons|work=ESPN.com|date=March 31, 2017|access-date=April 1, 2017}}

=New York Knicks (2017–2018)=

On August 8, 2017, Beasley signed with the New York Knicks.{{cite web|title=Knicks Sign Michael Beasley|url=http://www.nba.com/knicks/knicks-sign-michael-beasley|website=NBA.com|date=August 8, 2017|access-date=August 8, 2017}} On November 25, 2017, he had a season-high 30 points starting in place of the injured Kristaps Porziņģis in a 117–102 loss to the Houston Rockets.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975033|title=Harden leads Rockets to 117–102 win over Knicks|work=ESPN.com|date=November 25, 2017|access-date=November 25, 2017}} On December 16, 2017, once again starting in place of Porziņģis, Beasley tied his season high with 30 points in a 111–96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975182|title=Knicks shut out Anthony in 2nd half, beat Thunder 111–96|work=ESPN.com|date=December 16, 2017|access-date=December 17, 2017}} On December 21, 2017, he scored 28 of his season-high 32 points in the second half of the Knicks' 102–93 win over the Boston Celtics.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975219|title=Beasley scores 32, carries Knicks past Celtics, 102–93|work=ESPN.com|date=December 21, 2017|access-date=December 21, 2017}} He also had 12 rebounds against the Celtics. Beasley became the first NBA player since starts were recorded in the 1970–71 season to come off the bench and have at least 32 points and 12 rebounds while playing 25 minutes or fewer. He also became the first Knicks sub ever with a 32–12 game. On January 10, 2018, he recorded 26 points and 12 rebounds off the bench in a 122–119 double overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975353|title=Markkanen, Dunn help Bulls outlast Knicks 122–119 in 2 OTs|work=ESPN.com|date=January 10, 2018|access-date=January 10, 2018}} On March 31, 2018, he had a 32-point effort in a 115–109 loss to the Detroit Pistons.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975885|title=Drummond has another big night, Pistons beat Knicks 115–109|work=ESPN.com|date=March 31, 2018|access-date=March 31, 2018}}

=Los Angeles Lakers (2018–2019)=

On July 23, 2018, Beasley signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web |title=Lakers Sign Michael Beasley |url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/180723-lakers-sign-michael-beasley |website=NBA.com |access-date=July 23, 2018 |date=July 23, 2018}} He missed much of the first half of the season to be with his sick mother.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071250|title=Knicks snap 8-game skid with 119–112 win over Lakers|work=ESPN.com|date=January 4, 2019|access-date=January 5, 2019|quote=The former Knicks forward has been away frequently during his first season with the Lakers to be with his mother, who died of cancer last month.}}

On February 7, 2019, Beasley and Ivica Zubac were traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Mike Muscala.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/clippers/la-clippers-acquire-ivica-zubac-and-michael-beasley|title=L.A. Clippers Acquire Ivica Zubac And Michael Beasley|work=NBA.com|date=February 7, 2019|access-date=February 7, 2019}} He was waived by the Clippers two days later.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/clippers/la-clippers-waive-michael-beasley|title=L.A. Clippers Waive Michael Beasley|work=NBA.com|date=February 9, 2019|access-date=February 9, 2019}}

= Guangdong Southern Tigers (2019)=

On February 20, 2019, Beasley signed with the Guangdong Southern Tigers.{{cite news|title=Marshon Brooks and Michael Beasley officially join Guangdong Southern Tigers|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/marshon-brooks-and-michael-beasley-officially-join-guangdong-southern-tigers/|date=February 21, 2019|newspaper=Sportando|access-date=February 21, 2019 |last1=Carchia |first1=Emiliano }}{{Cite web|url=http://sports.sina.com.cn/basketball/cba/2019-02-20/doc-ihqfskcp6790903.shtml|title=广东队官宣：比斯利和马尚加盟威姆斯留队|last=勿忘初衷|date=2019-02-20|website=sports.sina.com.cn|access-date=2019-02-20}}

On July 9, 2020, the Brooklyn Nets announced that they had signed Beasley as substitute player for the remainder of the 2019–20 season.{{cite web|title=BROOKLYN NETS SIGN MICHAEL BEASLEY|url=https://www.nba.com/nets/news/2020/07/09/brooklyn-nets-sign-michael-beasley|date=July 9, 2020|website=NBA.com |access-date=July 9, 2020}} However, his contract was voided when he tested positive for COVID-19.{{cite web |title=F Beasley won't return to Nets – report |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/f-beasley-wont-return-nets-213356117.html |website=Yahoo! Sports |access-date=November 21, 2020 |date=July 17, 2020}}

= Cangrejeros de Santurce (2021) =

Beasley joined the Portland Trail Blazers for the 2021 NBA Summer League.{{Cite web|title=Michael Beasley thank Blazers on social media for Summer League|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/trail-blazers/kenneth-faried-michael-beasley-thank-blazers-social-media-summer-league|url-status=dead|access-date=October 5, 2021|website=NBC Sports|archive-date=October 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006014800/https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/trail-blazers/kenneth-faried-michael-beasley-thank-blazers-social-media-summer-league}} On October 5, he signed with Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.{{Cite web|title=Michael Beasley Reportedly Signs With New Professional Basketball Team|url=https://thespun.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/michael-beasley-reportedly-signs-new-professional-basketball-team|access-date=October 6, 2021|website=The Spun}}

= Shanghai Sharks (2022) =

In October 2022, Beasley had a four-game stint with the Shanghai Sharks in China.{{cite web|url=https://basketball.usbasket.com/player/Michael-Beasley/126556|title=Michael Beasley|work=usbasket.com|access-date=August 10, 2024|url-access=subscription}}

Career statistics

=NBA=

==Regular season==

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2008}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Miami

| 81 || 19 || 24.8 || .472 || .407 || .772 || 5.4 || 1.0 || .5 || .5 || 13.9

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2009}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Miami

| 78 || 78 || 29.8 || .450 || .275 || .800 || 6.4 || 1.3 || 1.0 || .6 || 14.8

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2010}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Minnesota

| 73 || 73 || 32.3 || .450 || .366 || .753 || 5.6 || 2.2 || .7 || .7 || 19.2

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2011}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Minnesota

| 47 || 7 || 23.1 || .445 || .376 || .642 || 4.4 || 1.0 || .4 || .4 || 11.5

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2012}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Phoenix

| 75 || 20 || 20.7 || .405 || .313 || .746 || 3.8 || 1.5 || .4 || .5 || 10.1

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2013}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Miami

| 55 || 2 || 15.1 || .499 || .389 || .772 || 3.1 || .7 || .4 || .4 || 7.9

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2014}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Miami

| 24 || 1 || 21.0 || .434 || .235 || .769 || 3.7 || 1.3 || .6 || .5 || 8.8

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2015}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Houston

| 20 || 0 || 18.2 || .522 || .333 || .776 || 4.9 || .8 || .6 || .5 || 12.8

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2016}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Milwaukee

| 56 || 6 || 16.7 || .533 || .419 || .743 || 3.4 || .9 || .5 || .5 || 9.4

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2017}}

| style="text-align:left;"| New York

| 74 || 30 || 22.3 || .507 || .395 || .780 || 5.6 || 1.7 || .5 || .6 || 13.2

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2018}}

| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers

| 26 || 2 || 10.7 || .490 || .176 || .718 || 2.3 || 1.0 || .3 || .4 || 7.0

|- class="sortbottom"

|style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 609 || 238 || 22.8 || .465 || .349 || .759 || 4.7 || 1.3 || .6 || .5 || 12.4

==Playoffs==

| style="text-align:left;"| 2009

| style="text-align:left;"| Miami

| 7 || 0 || 25.4 || .386 || .308 || .765 || 7.3 || 1.0 || .3 || 1.0 || 12.1

| style="text-align:left;"| 2010

| style="text-align:left;"| Miami

| 5 || 5 || 27.0 || .449 || .500 || .778 || 5.8 || .6 || .8 || .0 || 10.4

| style="text-align:left;"| 2014

| style="text-align:left;"| Miami

| 4 || 0 || 5.8 || .500 || .000 || .333 || 1.0 || .5 || .0 || .0 || 2.8

| style="text-align:left;"| 2016

| style="text-align:left;"| Houston

| 5 || 0 || 16.0 || .478 || .333 || .857 || 4.2 || .6 || .2 || .0 || 10.4

| style="text-align:left;"| 2017

| style="text-align:left;"| Milwaukee

| 4 || 0 || 12.0 || .350 || .600 || .000 || 2.3 || .3 || .3 || .3 || 4.3

|- class="sortbottom"

|style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 25 || 5 || 18.6 || .423 || .385 || .675 || 4.6 || .6 || .3 || .3 || 8.7

=College=

| 2007–08 || Kansas State

| 33 || 33 || 31.5 || .532 || .379 || .774 || 12.4 || 1.2 || 1.3 || 1.6 || 26.2

=CBA=

| 2014–15 || Shanghai

| 37 || 30 || 38.1 || .513 || .354 || .756 || 10.4 || 5.2 || 1.9 || 0.8 || 28.7

| 2015–16 || Shandong

| 40 || 24 || 36.5 || .541 || .371 || .779 || 13.2 || 3.8 || 2 || 1.3 || 31.9

| 2018–19 || Guangdong

| 5 || 5 || 33.0 || .500 || .333 || .645 || 9.8 || 4.4 || 1.2 || 2.2 || 22.4

Personal life

Beasley's parents are Fatima Smith and Michael Beasley Sr.{{cite web|last=Reynolds |first=Tim |url=http://www.nba.com/news/BeasleymeetsHeat_080628.html.html |title=Day After Draft, Michael Beasley Meets the Heat |publisher=NBA |date=June 28, 2008 |access-date=December 7, 2011}} Beasley's mother died of cancer in December 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071238|title=Paul George gets 37 amid boos in OKC's 107–100 win at Lakers|work=ESPN.com|date=January 2, 2019|access-date=January 3, 2019|quote=Michael Beasley missed his 13th consecutive game for personal reasons. His mother died last month.}} He has two brothers, Leroy Ellison and Malik Smith, and two younger sisters, Mychaela Beasley and Tiffany Couch. He has a daughter Mikaiya, born in May 2009{{cite news|first=Jerry |last=Zgoda |url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/wolves/103975628.html |title=Beasley believes he is on the right path |date=September 29, 2010 |newspaper=Star Tribune |access-date=September 29, 2010 |agency=Star Tribune |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101006092148/http://www.startribune.com/sports/wolves/103975628.html |archive-date=October 6, 2010 }} and a son Michael III, born in November 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.blackcelebkids.com/2011/11/03/daddy-do-gooder-beasley-gives-back-while-his-son-waits-patiently/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111104051819/http://www.blackcelebkids.com/2011/11/03/daddy-do-gooder-beasley-gives-back-while-his-son-waits-patiently/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2011|title=DADDY DO-GOODER: BEASLEY GIVES BACK WHILE HIS SON WAITS PATIENTLY|publisher=BlackCelebKids.com|date=November 3, 2011|access-date=March 4, 2016}} As of 2024 he has five more girls and two more boys. {{cite news|last1=Beasley|first1=Michael|title=Michael Beasley Opens Up About Heat Struggles, Beating LeBron 1v1 & Untold NBA Stories Ep. 15|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGwEPHm7RDc&t=3054|website=youtube.com|publisher=The OGs|language=en|format=video|date=March 27, 2024|access-date=April 3, 2024}} Beasley grew up with Kevin Durant and Nolan Smith, and remains friends with both players.{{cite web|first=Percy|last=Allen|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/nba/childhood-friends-michael-beasley-and-kevin-durant-could-become-sonics-teammates/|title=Childhood friends Michael Beasley and Kevin Durant could become Sonics teammates|date=May 19, 2008|publisher=SeattleTimes.com|access-date=May 19, 2008}}{{cite web|first=Heather|last=Dinich|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/columns/story?id=3196773|title=Nolan Smith keeps the memory of his father close|date=January 16, 2008|work=ESPN.com|access-date=July 21, 2010}}

= Legal issues =

On September 3, 2008, at the NBA's Rookie Transition Program, Beasley was involved in an incident along with fellow rookies Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur. Police responded to the hotel room of Chalmers and Arthur following a fire alarm at 2 am and claimed that the room smelled strongly of burning marijuana, but none was found and no charges were filed. Chalmers and Arthur were excused from the camp{{cite web |last=Broussard |first=Chris |date=September 4, 2008 |title=Sources: Chalmers, Arthur caught with marijuana at rookie camp |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=3567481 |access-date=September 4, 2008 |work=ESPN.com}} because of the incident and were later fined $20,000 each for missing the rookie camp, but were not fined or suspended for any drug-related violations. Both later denied any involvement with marijuana.{{cite web |date=September 10, 2008 |title=Chalmers, Arthur fined $20,000 after rookie symposium incident |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=3579879 |access-date=December 7, 2011 |work=ESPN.com}} Originally, ESPN reported that Beasley was also present in the room,{{cite web |date=September 3, 2008 |title=Report: Arthur, Chalmers Sent Home from Rookie Camp |url=http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/27823029.html |access-date=December 7, 2011 |publisher=Wibw.com |archive-date=February 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215050758/http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/27823029.html |url-status=dead }} but was not asked to leave camp. The story was later updated and any mention of Beasley was removed from the article.{{cite web |date=11 September 2008 |title=ESPN Pulls References to Beasley in Weed Controversy |url=https://www.thepitchkc.com/espn-pulls-references-to-beasley-in-weed-controversy/ |website=The Pitch}}{{cite web |date=September 5, 2008 |title=Perhaps The Concerns About Michael Beasley Were Warranted |url=http://www.faniq.com/blog/Michael-Beasley-Was-In-The-Room-With-Darrell-Arthur-And-Mario-Chalmers-When-They-Were-Busted-For-Marijuana-Blog-11621 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006082305/http://www.faniq.com/blog/Michael-Beasley-Was-In-The-Room-With-Darrell-Arthur-And-Mario-Chalmers-When-They-Were-Busted-For-Marijuana-Blog-11621 |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=December 7, 2011 |publisher=Faniq.com}}

On September 18, 2008, Beasley was fined $50,000 by the league for his involvement in the incident after he confessed to league officials that he had slipped out the door when the police arrived.{{cite web |date=September 18, 2008 |title=Beasley fined $50,000 for involvement in Rookie Transition Program incident |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=3596442 |access-date=December 7, 2011 |work=ESPN.com}}{{cite web |date=September 18, 2008 |title=Miami's Beasley Fined |url=http://www.nba.com/news/Beasley_Fined_080918.html |access-date=December 7, 2011 |work=NBA.com}}{{cite web |last=Wojnarowski |first=Adrian |date=August 24, 2009 |title=Heat's Beasley admitted into rehab center |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AmymlZRRWT4XhCgjZ_llGt45nYcB?slug=aw-beasleyheat082409&prov=yhoo&type=lgns |access-date=December 7, 2011 |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com}}

On August 24, 2009, Beasley reportedly checked into a Houston rehab center, just days after he posted pictures of himself on Twitter with what some have speculated to be marijuana in the background. It is unknown if the rehab was drug related; officially he was receiving counseling for stress-related issues.{{cite web |date=August 25, 2009 |title=Reports: Heat F Beasley goes into rehab |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=4419340 |access-date=December 7, 2011 |work=ESPN.com}}

On June 26, 2011, Beasley was driving in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka when he was pulled over by a policeman for speeding. The policeman noticed that the car smelled of a strong odor of marijuana. The officer allegedly found marijuana in a plastic bag under the front passenger seat. However, Beasley said the marijuana was not his, but belonged to a friend whom he had just dropped off. Beasley was consequently fined and ticketed.{{cite web |date=July 7, 2011 |title=Timberwolves' Beasley ticketed for possession of marijuana |url=http://www.nba.com/2011/news/07/07/beasley-wolves.ap/index.html |access-date=December 7, 2011 |work=NBA.com}}

In August 2011, Beasley was on a streetball tour in New York City with All-Star forward Kevin Durant when he got into an altercation with a heckler, shoving a hand in the heckler's face.{{cite web |last=Begley |first=Ian |date=August 6, 2011 |title=Michael Beasley shoves fan in face |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/6835552/michael-beasley-shoves-fan-nyc-playground-game-playing-vs-kevin-durant-nike-team |access-date=December 7, 2011 |work=ESPN.com}}

On August 6, 2013, Beasley was arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession in Scottsdale, Arizona. According to police reports, narcotics were confiscated from Beasley's car after he was stopped for a traffic violation.{{cite web |last=O'Connor |first=Eric |date=August 6, 2013 |title=Phoenix Suns' Michael Beasley booked for pot possession |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2013/08/06/phoenix-suns-michael-beasley-marijuana/2624271/ |access-date=August 7, 2013 |work=USA Today}} That arrest was a factor in Beasley's official removal from the Suns a month later.{{Cite web |date=2013-09-03 |title=Suns waive Michael Beasley, as expected, leaving former No. 2 overall pick's career in limbo |url=http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/phoenix-suns-waive-michael-beasley-expected-leaving-former-213452124--nba.html |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-SG}}

In September 2014, a sexual assault case from January 2013 involving Beasley was dropped after no probable cause was established.{{cite web |last=Pollack |first=Seth |date=September 24, 2014 |title=Michael Beasley sexual assault investigation resolved by police |url=http://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2014/9/24/6839521/michael-beasley-sexual-assault-investigation-resolved-by-police |access-date=September 24, 2014 |publisher=GrizzlyBearBlues.com |archive-date=August 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812034954/https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2014/9/24/6839521/michael-beasley-sexual-assault-investigation-resolved-by-police |url-status=dead }}

On August 8, 2019, he was suspended five games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy.{{Cite magazine |last=West |first=Jenna |date=2019-08-08 |title=Report: Beasley suspended for five games |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2019/08/08/michael-beasley-suspension-anti-drug-policy-violation |access-date=2024-04-28 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}

On February 9, 2025, Beasley was arrested by the Riley County Police Department for attempting to board an airplane at Manhattan Regional Airport with six grams of marijuana. He was released later that day on a $750 bond.{{Cite web |last=Armant |first=Jayden |date=2025-02-09 |title=Former K-State's Michael Beasley Released From Airport After Being Arrested For Marijuana Possession |url=https://www.si.com/college/kstate/former-k-state-s-michael-beasley-released-from-airport-after-being-arrested-for-marijuana-possession |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=SI.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Robben |first=Joseph |date=2025-02-09 |title=Former K-State basketball player arrested with drug charges Sunday morning |url=https://www.wibw.com/2025/02/09/former-k-state-basketball-player-arrested-with-drug-charges-sunday-morning/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=WIBW-TV |language=en}}

References

External links

[https://web.archive.org/web/20110209133331/http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/beasley_michael00.html Michael Beasley] at kstatesports.com
[http://cbadata.sports.sohu.com/players/statistics/502333 Michael Beasley] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306212244/http://cbadata.sports.sohu.com/players/statistics/502333 |date=March 6, 2016 }} at cbadata.sports.sohu.com

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