Beasley, who turns 24 next week, flourished
with the Timberwolves after being acquired from the Denver
Nuggets as part of a four-team trade in February.
Mainly a reserve in his three-plus seasons in Denver, Beasley
spiked his scoring average last season from 7.9 points per game
in 41 games with the Nuggets to 20.7 points per game in 14 games
as a Wolves starter.
In his four-year career, Beasley has produced 8.2 points per
game on 44.8 percent shooting in 220 games (33 starts). He was
selected by the Nuggets in the first round (19th overall pick)
in the 2016 NBA Draft.
The Timberwolves agreed to the deal though Beasley is currently
facing felony charges that stem from an alleged
assault-rifle-pointing incident outside his home.
Beasley, 23, has been charged with threat of violence/reckless
disregard and fifth-degree drug possession from an alleged
incident in September. Each carries a maximum sentence of five
years in prison.
--Field Level Media
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