After NBA suspension, Michael Beasley could be pointed for China

Forward Michael Beasley remains on the free-agent market and his NBA stock took a hit when it was announced he’ll receive a five-game suspension for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. 

With the suspension looming, stadium’s Jeff Goodman hears that Beasley is leaning toward playing in China next season.

Beasley has an offer worth approximately $5M from a Chinese team, Goodman reports. While the scribe doesn’t provide additional details, the offer is likely with a team in the Chinese Basketball Association. Beasley has had several stints in the CBA, with the most recent one coming late last season.

After being selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2008 draft, Beasley spent just two seasons with the Heat. He was sent to Minnesota as Miami needed cap space to form their championship teams. He returned to the Heat in 2013 after making a pit stop in Phoenix. Since then, he has played for the Rockets, Bucks, Knicks and Lakers.