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Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Michael Beasley’s profile

By David Borowicz

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 5: Michael Beasley #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Indiana Pacers on February 5, 2019 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 5: Michael Beasley #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Indiana Pacers on February 5, 2019 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 05: Michael Beasley #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 5, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 136-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 05: Michael Beasley #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 5, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 136-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Beasley’s Outlook

While a large portion of the Pistons fan base was clamoring for the team to sign the veteran forward Carmelo Anthony, the front office went in a different direction with the surprise signing of Beasley. I will reiterate that Beasley’s place on the roster is not a guarantee. Beasley was signed to a non-guaranteed contract so it is very well possible that the front office has no intent to keep him on the roster and is only using him for training camp competition.

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On the other hand they could see Beasley as a valuable forward off the bench who is worth clearing space on the roster for. At 30 years old, Beasley still has some years of good basketball left in the tank. In addition, Beasley’s length at 6-foot-9 would be a huge plus for a Pistons team that was sorely lacking in larger wings last season.

This article is a part of a Piston Powered series – Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview – throughout the month of August to preview each player. Looking ahead to next week, the team shifts focus to the Pistons’ frontcourt.

Here are the previews written to date.

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Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Jordan Bone’s profile
Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Derrick Rose’s profile
Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Tony Snell’s profile
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Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Langston Galloway’s profile
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