It was supposed to be a routine offseason for the Detroit Pistons , who expected to bring back the majority of their 2024-25 roster. A top priority? Retaining guard Malik Beasley, who overdelivered on his bargain one-year, $6 million contract with a historic campaign.
The 28-year-old sharpshooter became just one of five players in league history – and the first Piston – to knock down at least 300 3-pointers in a single season, an illustrious group that also includes Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, James Harden and Anthony Edwards. He was a fan favorite and a primary voice within the Pistons’ young locker room as they transformed into a playoff contender.