Michael Beasley

Brooklyn Nets, Small Forward
Age: 35-308d (Jan 09, 1989)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Kansas State
Drafted: Round 1 (#2 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Darren Matsubara (Wasserman)
INACTIVE

2019-2019 rest-of-season

Michael Beasley signed a 1 year , $289,803 contract with the Brooklyn Nets, including $289,803 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $289,803.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $289,803
Average Salary:
$289,803
GTD at Sign:
$289,803
Total GTD:
$289,803
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2020
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2018-2018

Michael Beasley signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,500,000
Total GTD:
$3,500,000
Signed Using:
room-mid-level-exception
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2017

Michael Beasley signed a 1 year , $2,116,955 contract with the New York Knicks, including $2,116,955 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,116,955.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,116,955
Average Salary:
$2,116,955
GTD at Sign:
$2,116,955
Total GTD:
$2,116,955
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2015-2016

Michael Beasley signed a 2 year , $1,710,138 contract with the Houston Rockets, including $1,710,138 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $855,069.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,710,138
Average Salary:
$855,069
GTD at Sign:
$306,527
Total GTD:
$1,710,138
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2014-2014

Michael Beasley signed a 1 year , $195,440 contract with the Miami Heat, including $195,440 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $195,440.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $195,440
Average Salary:
$195,440
GTD at Sign:
$195,440
Total GTD:
$195,440
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2014-2014 ten-day

Michael Beasley signed a 10 day , $67,393 contract with the Miami Heat, including $67,393 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,739.
Contract Terms:
10 yr(s) / $67,393
Average Salary:
$6,739
GTD at Sign:
$67,393
Total GTD:
$67,393
Signed Using:
Minimum
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2014-2014 ten-day

Michael Beasley signed a 10 day , $67,393 contract with the Miami Heat, including $67,393 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,739.
Contract Terms:
10 yr(s) / $67,393
Average Salary:
$6,739
GTD at Sign:
$67,393
Total GTD:
$67,393
Signed Using:
Minimum
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2014-2014 Camp Invite

Michael Beasley signed a 1 year , $1,145,685 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, including an average annual salary of $1,145,685.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,145,685
Average Salary:
$1,145,685
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013

Michael Beasley signed a 1 year , $1,027,424 contract with the Miami Heat, including $1,027,424 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,027,424.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,027,424
Average Salary:
$1,027,424
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$1,027,424
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2014

Michael Beasley signed a 3 year , $18,000,000 contract with the Phoenix Suns, including $11,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $18,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$11,750,000
Signed Using:
cap-space
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2008-2011 Rookie

Michael Beasley signed a 4 year , $20,178,147 contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including $20,178,147 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,044,537.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $20,178,147
Average Salary:
$5,044,537
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$20,178,147
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$33,680,772

Earnings w/ Different Teams

9 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 20
Active
$4,314,960
$4,314,960
2009 21
Active
$4,638,600
$8,953,560
2010 22
Active
$4,962,240
$13,915,800
2011 23
Active
$5,040,426
$18,956,226
2012 24
Active
$5,750,000
$24,706,226
2013 25
Active
$1,027,424
$25,733,650
2014 26
Active
Retained
Retained
$195,440
$67,393
$67,393
$25,929,090
$25,996,483
$26,063,876
2015 27
Active
$306,527
$26,370,403
2016 28
Active
$1,403,611
$27,774,014
2017 29
Active
$2,116,955
$29,890,969
2018 30
Retained
Retained
$1,245,763
$2,254,237
$31,136,732
$33,390,969
2019 31
Retained
$289,803
$33,680,772
Total
$33,680,772

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $10,311,210 - - $10,311,210
2 $10,002,666 - - $10,002,666
1 $5,750,000 - - $5,750,000
1 $306,527 - - $306,527
1 $1,403,611 - - $1,403,611
1 $2,116,955 - - $2,116,955
1 $1,245,763 - - $1,245,763
1 $2,254,237 - - $2,254,237
1 $289,803 - - $289,803
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
20
$4,314,960
$4,314,960
$4,314,960
2009
21
$4,638,600
$4,638,600
$8,953,560
2010
22
$4,962,240
$4,962,240
$13,915,800
2011
23
$5,040,426
$5,040,426
$18,956,226
2012
24
$5,750,000
$5,750,000
$24,706,226
2013
25
$1,027,424
$1,027,424
$25,733,650
2014
26
$195,440
$67,393
$67,393
$195,440
$67,393
$67,393
$25,929,090
$25,996,483
$26,063,876
2015
27
$306,527
$306,527
$26,370,403
2016
28
$1,403,611
$1,403,611
$27,774,014
2017
29
$2,116,955
$2,116,955
$29,890,969
2018
30
$1,245,763
$2,254,237
$1,245,763
$2,254,237
$31,136,732
$33,390,969
2019
31
$289,803
$289,803
$33,680,772
Total
$33,680,772
$33,680,772

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $10,311,210 - - $10,311,210
2 $10,002,666 - - $10,002,666
1 $5,750,000 - - $5,750,000
1 $306,527 - - $306,527
1 $1,403,611 - - $1,403,611
1 $2,116,955 - - $2,116,955
1 $1,245,763 - - $1,245,763
1 $2,254,237 - - $2,254,237
1 $289,803 - - $289,803

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2018-19 LAL Dec 08, 2018 - Jan 03, 2019 13 Personal
2018-19 LAL Nov 11, 2018 - Nov 16, 2018 2 Personal
2018-19 LAL Oct 29, 2018 - Nov 09, 2018 5 Personal
2017-18 NYK Apr 03, 2018 - Apr 05, 2018 1 Illness
2017-18 NYK Jan 07, 2018 - Jan 09, 2018 1 Ankle
2016-17 MIL Mar 01, 2017 - Mar 30, 2017 17 Knee
2016-17 MIL Dec 15, 2016 - Dec 25, 2016 5 Foot
  • Jul 16, 2020 Left team/forfeits roster spot due to positive COVID-19 test; will be replaced with substitute player
  • Jul 09, 2020 Signed a Rest-of-Season contract with Brooklyn (BKN) as substitute player
  • Aug 09, 2019 Suspended 5 games (forfeit $9,993) for violating the NBA anti-drug policy
  • Feb 09, 2019 Waived by Los Angeles (LAC)
  • Feb 07, 2019 Traded to LA (LAC) from Los Angeles (LAL) with Ivica Zubac for Mike Muscala
  • Jul 23, 2018 Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAL)
  • Aug 09, 2017 Signed a 1 year contract with New York (NYK)
  • Sep 22, 2016 Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Houston (HOU) for Tyler Ennis
  • Mar 04, 2016 Signed a 1 year $307k contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Jun 28, 2015 Miami (MIA) declined $1.27 milion option for the 2015-2016 season; becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent
  • Mar 18, 2015 Signed a 1 year $195k contract with Miami (MIA); includes Team Option for 2015-2016
  • Mar 08, 2015 Signed a 10-day contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Feb 26, 2015 Signed a 10-day contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Oct 09, 2014 Waived by Memphis (MEM)
  • Sep 24, 2014 Signed a 1 year $1.15 million contract with Memphis (MEM)
  • Jul 14, 2014 Miami (MIA) renounced free-agent exception rights
  • Sep 11, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.03 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Sep 03, 2013 Waived by Phoenix (PHX); agreed to $7 million buyout
  • Jul 20, 2012 Agreed to a 3 year $18 million contract with Phoenix (PHX)
  • Jul 13, 2012 Minnesota (MIN) renounced their free agent exception rights
  • Jun 30, 2012 Minnesota (MIN) declined Qualifying Offer; becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent
  • Nov 01, 2010 Minnesota (MIN) exercised $6.26 million option for 2011-2012
  • Jul 08, 2010 Traded to Minnesota (MIN) from Miami (MIA) for a 2011 2nd round pick and a 2011 1st round swap.
  • Oct 20, 2009 Miami (MIA) exercised $4.96 million option for 2010-2011
  • Jul 01, 2008 Signed a 2year $8.95 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Jun 26, 2008 Drafted by Miami (MIA): Round 1 (#2 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Feb 28, 2015 for technical foul during ATL-MIA game $2,000
Mar 13, 2015 for technical foul during MIA-TOR game $2,000
Mar 25, 2015 for technical foul during MIA-BOS game $2,000
Mar 31, 2015 for technical foul during SAS-MIA game $2,000
Nov 27, 2017 for technical foul during POR-NYK game $2,000
Jan 06, 2019 for technical foul during LAL-MIN game $2,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Aug 09, 2019 for violating the NBA anti-drug policy 5 $9,993
Year Team GP GS Min/Gm Pt/Gm Reb/Gm Ast/Gm Stl/Gm Blk/Gm FG% 3PT% FT%
2018 LAL 26 2 10.7 7.0 2.3 1.0 0.3 0.4 .490 .176 .718
2017 NY 74 30 22.3 13.2 5.6 1.7 0.5 0.6 .507 .395 .780
2016 MIL 56 6 16.7 9.4 3.5 0.9 0.5 0.5 .533 .419 .743
2015 HOU 20 18.1 12.8 4.9 0.8 0.6 0.5 .522 .333 .776
2014 MIA 24 1 20.9 8.8 3.7 1.3 0.6 0.5 .434 .235 .769
2013 MIA 55 2 15.1 7.9 3.1 0.7 0.4 0.4 .499 .389 .772
2012 PHO 74 20.9 10.2 3.8 1.5 0.4 0.5 .406 .308 .746
2011 MIN 48 23.4 11.7 4.5 1.0 0.4 0.4 .446 .380 .650

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 16, 2020
Left team/forfeits roster spot due to positive COVID-19 test; will be replaced with substitute player
Jul 09, 2020
Signed a Rest-of-Season contract with Brooklyn (BKN) as substitute player
Aug 09, 2019
Suspended 5 games (forfeit $9,993) for violating the NBA anti-drug policy
Feb 09, 2019
Waived by Los Angeles (LAC)
Feb 07, 2019
Traded to LA (LAC) from Los Angeles (LAL) with Ivica Zubac for Mike Muscala
Jul 23, 2018
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAL)
Aug 09, 2017
Signed a 1 year contract with New York (NYK)
Sep 22, 2016
Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Houston (HOU) for Tyler Ennis
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $307k contract with Houston (HOU)
Jun 28, 2015
Miami (MIA) declined $1.27 milion option for the 2015-2016 season; becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent
Mar 18, 2015
Signed a 1 year $195k contract with Miami (MIA); includes Team Option for 2015-2016
Mar 08, 2015
Signed a 10-day contract with Miami (MIA)
Feb 26, 2015
Signed a 10-day contract with Miami (MIA)
Oct 09, 2014
Waived by Memphis (MEM)
Sep 24, 2014
Signed a 1 year $1.15 million contract with Memphis (MEM)
Jul 14, 2014
Miami (MIA) renounced free-agent exception rights
Sep 11, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.03 million contract with Miami (MIA)
Sep 03, 2013
Waived by Phoenix (PHX); agreed to $7 million buyout
Jul 20, 2012
Agreed to a 3 year $18 million contract with Phoenix (PHX)
Jul 13, 2012
Minnesota (MIN) renounced their free agent exception rights
Jun 30, 2012
Minnesota (MIN) declined Qualifying Offer; becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent
Nov 01, 2010
Minnesota (MIN) exercised $6.26 million option for 2011-2012
Jul 08, 2010
Traded to Minnesota (MIN) from Miami (MIA) for a 2011 2nd round pick and a 2011 1st round swap.
Oct 20, 2009
Miami (MIA) exercised $4.96 million option for 2010-2011
Jul 01, 2008
Signed a 2year $8.95 million contract with Miami (MIA)
Jun 26, 2008
Drafted by Miami (MIA): Round 1 (#2 overall)

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