History of Malik Beasley in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 15, 2026

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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November 26, 1996: Malik Beasley's Birth

On November 26, 1996, Malik JonMikal Beasley was born.

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2015: Surgery to repair stress fracture

Following the conclusion of the 2015 season, Malik Beasley had surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right leg, causing him to miss pre-draft workouts.

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.

March 26, 2019: First child

On March 26, 2019, Malik Beasley and his wife Montana Yao had their first child.

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.

September 27, 2020: Arrested

On September 27, 2020, Malik Beasley was arrested for marijuana possession, concealing stolen property, and for brandishing a firearm.

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.

December 2020: Guilty plea

In December 2020, Malik Beasley pled guilty to the felony charge of making a threat of violence.

2020: Relationship with Larsa Pippen

In 2020, Malik Beasley had a brief relationship with TV personality Larsa Pippen.

February 25, 2021: Suspended for 12 games

On February 25, 2021, Malik Beasley was suspended for 12 games as a result of a guilty plea in a criminal case.

August 2021: Released from jail

In August 2021, Malik Beasley was released from jail after serving 78 days of a 120-day sentence.

2021: Relationship with Larsa Pippen

Malik Beasley and TV personality Larsa Pippen briefly dated again in 2021 after four months apart.

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.

July 6, 2022: Traded to Utah Jazz

On July 6, 2022, Malik Beasley was traded to the Utah Jazz.

November 11, 2022: Second Child

On November 11, 2022, Malik Beasley and his wife Montana Yao had their second child, a daughter.

February 9, 2023: Traded to Los Angeles Lakers

On February 9, 2023, Malik Beasley was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

June 29, 2023: Lakers declined team option

On June 29, 2023, the Los Angeles Lakers declined Malik Beasley's team option, making him a free agent.

July 6, 2023: Signed with Milwaukee Bucks

On July 6, 2023, Malik Beasley signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.

February 17, 2024: Participated in Three-Point Contest

On February 17, 2024, Malik Beasley participated in the Three-Point Contest during the NBA's all-star weekend, ultimately losing to Damian Lillard.

July 11, 2024: Signed with Detroit Pistons

On July 11, 2024, Malik Beasley signed with the Detroit Pistons.

2024: Timberwolves franchise record

In 2024, Malik Beasley held the Timberwolves franchise record for most made three-pointers in a season, with 240

January 13, 2025: Win over the New York Knicks

On January 13, 2025, Malik Beasley scored 22 points in a 124-119 win over the New York Knicks.

March 4, 2025: Divorce filing

On March 4, 2025, Montana Yao filed for divorce from Malik Beasley, citing "irreconcilable differences".

June 29, 2025: Under investigation for gambling

On June 29, 2025, the United States Attorney office announced that Malik Beasley was under investigation for gambling and placing prop bets on NBA games.