The former Pistons player keeps making headlines not for his play but for courtrooms. This time, the basketball player was forced to leave his downtown Detroit apartment after a dispute with his landlord over overdue payments. Reports of an investigation related to betting on NBA games further complicate the situation, which is why the Detroit club chose not to extend his deal. The athlete is currently a free agent, and, according to media reports, his financial obligations run into the millions.
Eviction from The Stott after a Second Lawsuit
This year the landlord filed two claims regarding housing payments against the 28-year-old — the total amount of arrears cited in the filings is $21,500. There was no response to the second claim over $7,355 in unpaid rent, and on Wednesday the eviction order was carried out. The apartment in question is in the historic residential complex The Stott, in the heart of the city.
A Historic Property and the Landlord’s Clout
The Stott is managed by Bedrock Detroit — a unit of Dan Gilbert’s business empire; Gilbert also owns the club in Cleveland. The complex is known for its stature and location, which means any dispute within its walls inevitably becomes public and deals a noticeable blow to a tenant’s reputation.
Betting Probe Slows His NBA Future
Another issue is the attention from the county prosecutor’s office: reports say Beasley is under review for possible bets connected to league games. According to insiders, this factor became an obstacle for Detroit during talks on a new contract. Until the review is completed, the free-agent market looks markedly tougher for the player than usual.
Debt Load — Up to $8 Million
In addition to the financial dispute over rent, other obligations are piling up: the total amount of debt is reported to reach up to $8 million. In this configuration, any new NBA contract could be the key to stabilization, but legal risks and the public backdrop are keeping potential employers at arm’s length.
What Comes Next for His Career
To reboot his path in the league, Beasley needs a swift and transparent cleanup of all off-court issues — from restructuring debts to clarity on the investigation. Only then can discussions about his role in a rotation and a new contract move from speculation to tangible offers.
