Rockets interested in Bucks’ Malik Beasley ahead of free agency

The Houston Rockets will attempt to add shooting to their roster this offseason, which could lead to general manager Rafael Stone showing interest in signing several veteran players in free agency.

According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Rockets could consider signing Malik Beasley in July. Beasley is coming off a season where he shot 41.3 percent from behind the arc during the 2023-24 season. He played for the Milwaukee Bucks, where he averaged 11.3 points in 79 games.

“Houston has identified court spacing and shooting as an area of ​​need this offseason, privately and publicly, and is interested in veteran sharpshooter Malik Beasley, league sources said. Beasley, who also attracting early interest from Orlando and Golden State, spent last season in Milwaukee, starting 77 games and shooting 41.3 percent from 3-point range.” – according to Kelly Iko.

If the Rockets want to sign Beasley, they will have competition in their pursuit. A source told Inside the Rockets that Beasley has several teams seeking his services, which also include the Detroit Pistons.

Beasley began his career as the Denver Nuggets’ first-round pick (No. 19 overall) in the 2016 NBA Draft. He is averaging 10.9 points on 38.5 percent shooting from deep. He recorded a career-high 19.6 ERA as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2020-21 season.

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