Malik Beasley spends night on TikTok Live selling game-worn, autographed jerseys amid gambling scandal
The former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley has turned to an unexpected source of income, spending hours on TikTok Live selling autographed jerseys from his NBA career.
Key points
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- His livestream quickly caught the attention of basketball fans, especially as his future in the league remains uncertain amid an ongoing federal gambling investigation.
- Beasley was reportedly in line for a three-year, $42 million contract with Detroit after finishing second in Sixth Man of the Year voting in 2025.
While fans debated the jersey sales, Malik Beasley’s upcoming court appearance could prove far more consequential.
Additional details
- Clips shared by TheDunkCentral and MrBuckBuckNBA showed Beasley displaying memorabilia and promoting sales during the livestream.
- The case concerns alleged manipulation of player performance for betting purposes during his time with the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2023-24 season.
- The deal never materialized following the emergence of the gambling allegations.
- Beasley previously earned nearly $60 million in NBA salary over nine seasons.
- According to The Athletic, the guard has agreed to plead guilty, with a formal hearing scheduled for December 9, 2026, in Brooklyn.
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