Beasley amassed 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-10 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Friday's 130-99 victory over the Hornets.
Only Damian Lillard scored more points for the Bucks on a night when all five of the team's starters, and seven Milwaukee players in total, scored in double digits. Beasley's production to begin the season has been erratic, to say the least -- he's dropped 50 points over the last two games combined but has scored five or less in five of 12 contests, including two goose eggs. It's volume and not efficiency that's been the issue though, as the 26-year-old is shooting a career-high 50.5 percent from the floor and 48.6 percent from three-point range, and with Lillard beginning to look comfortable in his new offense, he should be able to keep Beasley involved more consistently.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Tallies season-high 30 points
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Beasley finished Wednesday's 128-112 victory over the Raptors with 30 points (11-14 FG, 8-11 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes.
Beasley had his best shooting performance of the season, with his big offensive night helping the Bucks overcome the absence of star Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf). Once Antetokounmpo returns, Beasley will likely see a stark downturn in usage, but his playing time could remain fairly stable with Jae Crowder (groin) in line for a long-term absence and with Khris Middleton being ramped up slowly.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Fails to help
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Beasley contributed zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Saturday's 112-97 loss to Orlando.
Beasley contributed 13 points in Milwaukee's loss to Indiana on Thursday, but he vanished as the Bucks suffered a second consecutive loss Saturday. His inability to provide consistent production despite Milwaukee leaning on him as a key scorer with Damian Lillard (calf) sidelined limits Beasley's streaming appeal.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Falling out of rotation
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Beasley ended with three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt) and six rebounds over 14 minutes during Monday's 129-125 win over Brooklyn.
After garnering at least 31 minutes in each of the first three games of the season, Beasley has seen his playing time drop over the last three contests, culminating in a season-low 14 minutes versus Brooklyn. For now, Beasley is still locked into a starting spot, but Jae Crowder, MarJon Beauchamp and Pat Connaughton could push the incumbent for that gig over the next few weeks.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Hits for 20 in Toronto
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Beasley accumulated 20 points (7-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 130-111 loss to the Raptors.
Beasley led the Bucks in scoring on the night as the journeyman guard produced his first 20-point effort of the campaign and first with Milwaukee. His 12.0 points per game average is in line with his last couple of seasons, but on a roster dominated by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, Beasley's usage and shot volume are way down. However, he's been able to make up the difference so far by shooting 50.0 percent from the floor and 46.2 percent from three-point range.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Solid performance despite loss
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Beasley produced 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 127-110 loss to the Hawks.
Beasley has started in his first two games with the Bucks, but his outing Sunday was a step in the right direction compared to what he did in the opener. Beasley should continue to see enough minutes to remain valuable in deep leagues, as he can get hot at any moment and is a sound three-point shooter. Two games are not enough to determine a trend, but he has opened the season hitting five of his 11 shots from beyond the arc.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Gets start in Milwaukee debut
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Beasley had five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Thursday's 118-117 win over the 76ers.
Grayson Allen started 70 of 72 appearances for the Bucks last year, so his departure this offseason opened up a starting spot in Milwaukee's rotation. It was an open competition between Beasley, MarJon Beauchamp and Pat Connaughton during preseason action, but it always felt like Beasley was leading the pack. Despite starting and playing 31 minutes, Beasley's production was modest versus Philadelphia, but he still handled a sizable role compared to Beauchamp and Connaughton.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Starts in preseason opener
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Beasley posted 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Sunday's 105-102 preseason win over the Bulls.
With numerous starters sidelined, Beasley was part of the first unit in Milwaukee's preseason opener. Given head coach Adrian Griffin's recent comments, the veteran sharpshooter may actually stick in the starting lineup when everyone is available. "He's going to have to take the toughest [defensive] assignments most nights," Griffin said following Sunday's win. With Grayson Allen gone, an opening in the Bucks' starting lineup has opened up, and it appears the defensive-minded Beasley is the favorite to occupy that spot to begin 2023-24.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Headed to Milwaukee
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Beasley signed a one-year, $2.7 million contract with the Bucks on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Beasley appeared in 81 contests between stops with the Lakers and Jazz a season ago, averaging 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 25.8 minutes per contest. He's an intriguing add for the Bucks, who will more than likely utilize the 26-year-old as one of their first players off the bench during the upcoming campaign.
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Malik Beasley: Team option declined
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Beasley's $16.52 million team option for the 2023-24 season was declined by the Lakers on Thursday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Beasley appeared in 81 games between the Jazz and Lakers last year, and he averaged 12.7 points and 3.5 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game. The Lakers will choose to part ways with him, so he'll be free to seek out other opportunities in free agency.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Garbage time appearance
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Beasley accumulated three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) over three minutes during Wednesday's 121-106 loss to the Warriors in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Beasley saw a handful of minutes down the stretch as the Lakers threw in the towel, instead shifting their focus to Game 6. While Beasley was able to deliver somewhat consistent production toward the end of the regular season, his role has diminished during the playoffs. Outside of an unforeseen injury to one of the more preferred options, Beasley figures to remain grounded on the bench for the foreseeable future.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Posts 21 points in victory
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Beasley amassed 21 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Friday's 121-107 win over the Suns.
Beasley came off the bench to finish as one of three Lakers (D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves were the others) with 20-plus points. The sharpshooting guard did much of his work from beyond the arc, knocking down four of 12 three-point attempts. Beasley was especially effective in the second quarter, scoring 11 of Los Angeles' 31 points. This was his first game above the 20-point mark since he posted 24 against New Orleans on March 14.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Sees decreased role
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Beasley posted zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals across 10 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 win over the Bulls.
Beasley played his fewest minutes of the season in Wednesday's win. He also recorded four turnovers in his limited playing time. The ascendance of Austin Reaves and the return of LeBron James will likely relegate Beasley to a reserve role down the stretch of the regular season.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Moves to bench
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Beasley isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Suns, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Austin Reaves will replace Beasley in the starting lineup Wednesday. Beasley is averaging 13.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.5 minutes across his two previous games coming off the bench for the Lakers this season.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Scores 24 points in win
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Beasley produced 24 points (8-16 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 123-108 win over the Pelicans.
Beasley was one of the best performers for the Lakers in a comfortable win, reaching 20 points for the third time since joining Los Angeles ahead of the trade deadline. All told, Beasley is averaging 12.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 three-pointers, 1.5 assists and 1.1 assists in 26.3 minutes through his first 13 games in a Lakers uniform, so he may be best left for streaming purposes for three-point production rather than being viewed as someone who needs to be rostered in every 12-team league.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Falls flat in win
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Beasley amassed five points (2-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 112-103 win over Memphis.
Beasley struggled mightily with his jumper and posted his worst scoring outing since his Lakers debut. Coming into the contest, the veteran was averaging 14.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals in 28.3 minutes over his last eight appearances (seven starts), so it's safe to assume Beasley will be able to bounce back from his poor shooting performance.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Gets hot from three
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Beasley finished with 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 32 minutes during Friday's 110-102 loss to the Timberwolves.
Beasley knocked down three triples and scored in double figures for the third time in as many games. He looked more comfortable shooting from range Friday evening after going 3-for-12 from deep Wednesday evening in Oklahoma City. Beasley has started six straight games for the Lakers and is averaging 13.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals over this stretch.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Drains seven triples Thursday
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Beasley contributed 25 points (9-16 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals in 26 minutes during Thursday's 124-111 win over the Warriors.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis both played in the contest, but Beasley not only led the Lakers in scoring, he matched the combined point total put up by Los Angeles' pair of superstars. Beasley was particularly electric from three-point range, going 7-for-11 and falling one triple short of his season-high mark. In his four games as a Laker, Beasley has averaged 14.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 3.8 treys and 1.8 steals. He doesn't offer much in terms of peripheral stats, but he's an option in fantasy as a three-point specialist who regularly hits double-digit point totals.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Moves into starting lineup
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Beasley produced eight points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 120-102 victory over New Orleans.
Lakers coach Darvin Ham previously said he was going to stick with Dennis Schroder alongside D'Angelo Russell, but instead he opted for more shooting in the backcourt. Beasley won't have a big usage rate in Los Angeles, but playing next to LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell means he'll get a ton of open looks from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Malik Beasley: Shines off bench Monday
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Beasley supplied 22 points (8-16 FG, 6-12 3Pt), two rebounds, two steals and one assist across 21 minutes during Monday's 127-115 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The Lakers traded for Beasley last week primarily to fill their need for a three-point shooter, and he followed through Monday with a team-high six triples on 12 attempts. Beasley's hot hand helped him pace the team in scoring, though it wasn't nearly enough to prevent Los Angeles from a blowout loss. The veteran guard's performance highlighted what he can do when he gets hot, though his debut with the Lakers -- during which he scored just four points on 2-for-9 shooting -- serves as a reminder that Beasley is prone to inconsistency.
