Pistons guard Malik Beasley has legal issues beyond the pending criminal investigation regarding gambling. Via Jacob Richman of MLive.com, Beasley was sued in April by Hazan Sports Management Group. The civil complaint seeks more than $2 million in damages and attorneys' fees for an alleged breach of contract.

Free agent guard Malik Beasley allegedly had "financial issues" according to a lawsuit filed by a management company.

The news that Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley is under investigation by the U.S. District Attorney’s office for alleged gambling on the NBA has resurfaced an April lawsuit against Beasley that claims he dealt with “financial issues.”