Career Timeline of Malik Beasley: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Malik Beasley built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Malik Beasley is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Florida State University and was considered a four-star recruit out of Saint Francis School in Alpharetta, Georgia. He last played in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Freshman season at Florida State

In 2015, as a freshman at Florida State, Malik Beasley averaged 15.6 points in 34 games.

March 21, 2016: Declared for NBA draft

On March 21, 2016, Malik Beasley declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final three years of college eligibility.

August 9, 2016: Signed rookie contract with Nuggets

On August 9, 2016, Malik Beasley signed his rookie scale contract with the Denver Nuggets.

November 10, 2016: Breakthrough game

On November 10, 2016, Malik Beasley had a breakthrough game, scoring 12 points in 15 minutes off the bench in a loss to the Golden State Warriors.

2016: Declared for the NBA Draft

In 2016, Malik Beasley declared for the NBA draft following his freshman season at Florida State.

2016: Drafted by Denver Nuggets

In 2016, Malik Beasley was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the 19th overall pick.

February 1, 2019: Career-high 35 points

On February 1, 2019, Malik Beasley scored a career-high 35 points in a win over the Houston Rockets.

February 5, 2020: Traded to the Timberwolves

On February 5, 2020, Malik Beasley was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a four-team trade.

February 2020: Traded to Minnesota Timberwolves

In February 2020, Malik Beasley was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves after three and a half seasons with the Denver Nuggets.

November 27, 2020: Re-signed with Timberwolves

On November 27, 2020, Malik Beasley re-signed with the Timberwolves on a reported four-year, $60 million contract.

March 5, 2022: Broke Timberwolves franchise record

On March 5, 2022, Malik Beasley broke the Timberwolves franchise record for most three-pointers made in a single season, surpassing Kevin Love's 190.

April 16, 2022: Playoff career-high

On April 16, 2022, during Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs, Malik Beasley scored a playoff career-high 23 points in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.