Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Michael Beasley

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Michael Beasley.

Michael Beasley is an American professional basketball player known for his talent and somewhat turbulent career. After a standout freshman year at Kansas State, he was the second overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Miami Heat. Considered one of the best freshman college basketball players of the 2000s, Beasley is an ambidextrous player who shoots left-handed. He recently played for the Shanghai Sharks of the CBA.

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September 3, 2008: Incident at Rookie Transition Program

On September 3, 2008, Michael Beasley was involved in an incident at the NBA's Rookie Transition Program, along with rookies Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur, where police responded to a fire alarm and a smell of marijuana but found none and filed no charges.

September 18, 2008: Fined for Involvement in Incident

On September 18, 2008, Michael Beasley was fined $50,000 by the league for his involvement in the incident at the Rookie Transition Program after confessing to slipping out of the room when the police arrived.

August 24, 2009: Reportedly Checked into Rehab

On August 24, 2009, Michael Beasley reportedly checked into a Houston rehab center for counseling for stress-related issues. This came after he posted pictures of himself on Twitter with what some speculated was marijuana in the background.

June 26, 2011: Pulled Over for Speeding

On June 26, 2011, Michael Beasley was pulled over for speeding in Minnetonka, a suburb of Minneapolis, where the policeman smelled marijuana in the car. Beasley claimed the marijuana found in the car belonged to a friend he had dropped off. He was subsequently fined and ticketed.

August 2011: Altercation with Heckler

In August 2011, Michael Beasley got into an altercation with a heckler in New York City during a streetball tour with Kevin Durant, shoving a hand in the heckler's face.

January 2013: Sexual Assault Case

In January 2013 Michael Beasley was involved in a sexual assault case, later dropped in September 2014 due to a lack of probable cause.

August 6, 2013: Arrested on Suspicion of Marijuana Possession

On August 6, 2013, Michael Beasley was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, on suspicion of marijuana possession after being stopped for a traffic violation, with narcotics confiscated from his car.

September 3, 2013: Waived by Phoenix Suns

On September 3, 2013, Michael Beasley was waived by the Suns after being arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession.

September 2014: Sexual Assault Case Dropped

In September 2014, a sexual assault case from January 2013 involving Michael Beasley was dropped after no probable cause was established.

August 8, 2019: Suspension for Violating Anti-Drug Policy

On August 8, 2019, Michael Beasley was suspended for five games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy.

February 9, 2025: Arrested for Marijuana Possession

On February 9, 2025, Michael Beasley was arrested by the Riley County Police Department for attempting to board an airplane at Manhattan Regional Airport with six grams of marijuana and was released later that day on a $750 bond.