According to TMZ on Thursday, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley of Atlanta, Georgia has been suspended 12 games by the National Basketball Association for a series of law violations. The suspension is a result that Beasley allegedly pointed his gun at a family that was parked outside of his home in Minnesota back in September. Upon the arrival of authorities, Beasley was also arrested for possessing 1.8 pounds of marijuana.
Beasley’s home was part of a special Parade of Homes Tour in Minneapolis. There, families had the opportunity to drive by and see large homes in the region. Beasley’s home was included in a guidebook that had been distributed.
In addition to the 12-game suspension, Beasley has also been sentenced for three months in prison. According to Naledi Ushe of People Magazine, Beasley has received a lifetime ban of gun possession, must complete an anger management program, will be tested regularly for drugs, and is not allowed to use alcohol or drugs while under probation.
One could argue that the penalty was a slap on the wrist. The penalties in terms of the NBA suspension, and sentence could have been stiffer.
Beasley was enjoying a career-year with the Timberwolves. In 2020-21, he was averaging 20.5 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game, 2.5 assists per game, 0.8 steals per game, 0.2 blocks per game, and a .406 three-point percentage, all career-highs. Beasley also had a field goal percentage of .455, and a free throw percentage of .847. This was Beasley’s first full season in Minnesota after three and a half seasons in Denver.
At seven wins and 26 losses, the Timberwolves are the worst team in the NBA. Earlier in the week, Minnesota made a coaching change as Toronto Raptors assistant coach Chris Finch replaced Ryan Saunders.
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