History of Michael Beasley in Timeline
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.
1970: Start of Freshman/Newcomer of the Year Award
In 1970, Michael Beasley became the 12th player to be selected as either Freshman or Newcomer of the Year since the inception of the award.
1987: Mitch Richmond's Record
In 1987, Mitch Richmond set the Kansas State single-season points record, which Michael Beasley would later break.
January 9, 1989: Michael Beasley's Birth
On January 9, 1989, Michael Paul Beasley Jr. was born. He would later become a professional basketball player.
2003: Bowie High School Attendance
In 2003, Michael Beasley attended Bowie High School in Bowie, Maryland.
2004: Andrew Bogut's Double-Double Season
In 2004–05, Andrew Bogut from Utah recorded 26 double-doubles, a feat that Michael Beasley later matched.
2005: Riverdale Baptist School Attendance
In 2005, Michael Beasley attended Riverdale Baptist School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. As a sophomore, he averaged 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks per game.
2005: Family Move to Frederick
In 2005, Michael Beasley's mother, Fatima Smith, and his four siblings moved from Montgomery County to Frederick, Maryland, where they resided for one year.
June 26, 2006: Selection to USA Men's U18 National Team
On June 26, 2006, Michael Beasley was named to the 2006 USA Men's U18 National Team. He went on to average team highs of 13.8 points per game and 8.3 rebounds per game at the 2006 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men in San Antonio, Texas.
2007: McDonald's All-American MVP
In 2007, Michael Beasley was named to the McDonald's All-American team. In the 2007 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, he won the MVP award with 23 points and 12 rebounds.
2007: Freshman Year at Kansas State
Michael Beasley began his freshman year at Kansas State in the fall of 2007.
February 23, 2008: Big 12 Record 44 Points
On February 23, 2008, Michael Beasley scored a Big 12 record 44 points in a 92–86 loss at Baylor.
March 1, 2008: Loss to Kansas and Double-Double Record
On March 1, 2008, Kansas won against Kansas State, despite 39 points and 11 rebounds from Michael Beasley. Beasley matched a Big 12 record for most double-doubles in a season.
April 14, 2008: NBA Draft Announcement
On April 14, 2008, Michael Beasley announced that he would forgo his last three years of college eligibility and enter the NBA draft.
June 26, 2008: NBA Draft Selection by Miami Heat
On June 26, 2008, Michael Beasley was selected 2nd overall in the 2008 NBA draft by the Miami Heat. He later signed with the Heat on July 2.
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.
2008: 2008 NCAA Tournament
In 2008, Beasley helped lead the Wildcats to the 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament as the No. 11 seed in the Midwest Region. They won against USC Trojans but lost to Wisconsin in the second round. Beasley added 23 points (only 6 scored in the second half) and 13 rebounds against the Badgers his 28th and final double-double.
2008: Preseason Debut and Regular Season Start
In 2008, Michael Beasley debuted in the preseason, scoring 16 points against the Detroit Pistons. On opening night of the 2008–09 regular season, Beasley scored 9 points in a loss against the New York Knicks.
2008: NBA Draft and Miami Heat Selection
In 2008, Michael Beasley declared for the NBA draft after playing college basketball for Kansas State University. He was selected as the 2nd overall pick by the Miami Heat.
2008: All-America Honors and Awards
In 2008, Michael Beasley earned first team All-America honors from the Associated Press. He was a finalist for the John R. Wooden Player of the Year award and was selected to the 2008 John R. Wooden Award All American team. He also won both Big 12 Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year accolades.
2008: NBA Summer League Debut and Chest Injury
In 2008, Michael Beasley made his NBA Summer League debut, scoring 28 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in 23 minutes played. During his first official practice with the Heat, he was accidentally hit in the chest with an unidentified teammate's elbow and slightly cracked his sternum.
2008: Naismith and Robertson Player of the Year Award Finalist
In 2008, Michael Beasley was 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.
May 2009: Birth of Daughter
In May 2009, Michael Beasley's daughter, Mikaiya, was born.
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.
2009: Fined for Violations of Team Policy
After the Heat's first-round exit from the 2009 playoffs, it was reported that Michael Beasley, along with fellow rookie Mario Chalmers, had been fined multiple times throughout the season for violations of team policy.
February 19, 2010: Career-High 30 Points
On February 19, 2010, Michael Beasley led the Miami Heat to victory over the Memphis Grizzlies with a then career-high 30 points along with 8 rebounds.
July 12, 2010: Trade to Minnesota Timberwolves
On July 12, 2010, Michael Beasley was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for 2011 and 2014 second-round draft picks. This was to clear salary cap space for Miami.
November 10, 2010: Career-High 42 Points
On November 10, 2010, Michael Beasley led the Timberwolves to victory over the Sacramento Kings with a career-high 42 points along with 9 rebounds.
November 2010: Birth of Son
In November 2010, Michael Beasley's son, Michael III, was born.
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.
2011: Season Performance
In 2011-12 season, shortly after he returned from injury, Michael Beasley led the Timberwolves to victory over the Houston Rockets with 34 points. Over the 2011–12 season, he averaged 11.5 points per game.
January 6, 2012: Foot Sprain Against Cleveland Cavaliers
On January 6, 2012, Michael Beasley sprained his foot against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which kept him out for 11 straight games.
July 20, 2012: Signing with Phoenix Suns
On July 20, 2012, Michael Beasley signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Phoenix Suns.
November 7, 2012: Performance Against Charlotte Bobcats
On November 7, 2012, in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Beasley scored 21 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and had 7 assists to help the Suns win 117–110.
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.
January 30, 2013: Season-High 27 Points
On January 30, 2013, Michael 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.
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 11, 2013: Signing with Miami Heat
On September 11, 2013, Michael Beasley signed with the Miami Heat for a second stint.
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.
September 25, 2014: Signing with Memphis Grizzlies
On September 25, 2014, Michael Beasley signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, but was later waived on October 9.
2014: NBA Finals Appearance
In 2014, Michael Beasley made his first NBA Finals appearance with the Miami Heat in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. The Heat lost the series 4-1.
February 26, 2015: Signing with Miami Heat
On February 26, 2015, Michael Beasley signed a 10-day contract with the Miami Heat.
June 28, 2015: Heat Decline Team Option
On June 28, 2015, the Miami Heat declined to pick up their $1.3 million team option on Michael Beasley's 2015–16 contract, making him a free agent.
September 30, 2015: Beasley Signs with Shandong Golden Stars
On September 30, 2015, Michael Beasley signed with the Shandong Golden Stars, marking his return to the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) for the 2015-16 season.
2015: CBA All-Star Game Record
During the 2015 CBA All-Star Game, Michael Beasley set a CBA record for most points in the league's All-Star Game with 59 points.
January 17, 2016: CBA All-Star Game MVP Award
On January 17, 2016, Michael Beasley won the CBA All-Star Game MVP award for the second consecutive year, scoring 63 points, grabbing 19 rebounds, and dishing out 13 assists for the South team.
March 4, 2016: Beasley signs with Houston Rockets
On March 4, 2016, Michael Beasley signed with the Houston Rockets, marking his return to the NBA.
September 22, 2016: Trade to the Milwaukee Bucks
On September 22, 2016, Michael Beasley was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Tyler Ennis.
November 12, 2016: Season-High Points
On November 12, 2016, Michael Beasley scored a season-high 19 points in a 106–96 win over the Memphis Grizzlies while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.
January 10, 2017: New Season High
On January 10, 2017, Michael Beasley set a new season-high with 28 points in a 109-107 win over the San Antonio Spurs as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks.
March 31, 2017: Return from Injury
On March 31, 2017, Michael Beasley returned after missing 17 games due to a hyperextended left knee, scoring seven points in eight minutes during a 108-105 win over the Detroit Pistons.
August 8, 2017: Signs with the New York Knicks
On August 8, 2017, Michael Beasley signed with the New York Knicks.
November 25, 2017: Season-High 30 Points
On November 25, 2017, Michael Beasley scored a season-high 30 points starting in place of Kristaps Porziņģis in a 117–102 loss to the Houston Rockets.
December 16, 2017: Ties Season High of 30 Points
On December 16, 2017, Michael Beasley tied his season high with 30 points starting in place of Kristaps Porziņģis in a 111–96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
December 21, 2017: Season-High 32 Points
On December 21, 2017, Michael Beasley scored 28 of his season-high 32 points in the second half of the Knicks' 102–93 win over the Boston Celtics, also recording 12 rebounds.
January 10, 2018: 26 Points and 12 Rebounds
On January 10, 2018, Michael Beasley recorded 26 points and 12 rebounds off the bench in a 122-119 double overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls.
March 31, 2018: 32-Point Effort
On March 31, 2018, Michael Beasley had a 32-point effort in a 115-109 loss to the Detroit Pistons while playing for the New York Knicks.
July 23, 2018: Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers
On July 23, 2018, Michael Beasley signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
December 2018: Mother's Death
In December 2018, Michael Beasley's mother, Fatima Smith, passed away due to cancer.
February 7, 2019: Trade to Los Angeles Clippers
On February 7, 2019, Michael Beasley and Ivica Zubac were traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Mike Muscala.
February 20, 2019: Signs with Guangdong Southern Tigers
On February 20, 2019, Michael Beasley signed with the Guangdong Southern Tigers.
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.
July 9, 2020: Signed by Brooklyn Nets
On July 9, 2020, the Brooklyn Nets announced that they had signed Michael Beasley as a substitute player for the remainder of the 2019–20 season; however, this contract was later voided.
2024: Family Update
As of 2024, Michael Beasley has five more daughters and two more sons.
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.
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