NBA suspends free agent Beasley for five games

Michael Beasley, an unsigned free agent and former second overall pick in the NB...

FILE PHOTO: Jan 11, 2019; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Michael Beasley leaves the court after sustaining an injury during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Michael Beasley, an unsigned free agent and former second overall pick in the NBA Draft, has been suspended five games by the league for a violation of its drug policy, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.Beasley, 30, played 26 games for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, averaging 7.0 points and 2.3 rebounds, before being traded with Ivica Zubac to the Los Angeles Clippers for Mike Muscala on Feb. 7.

Beasley has played for seven NBA teams in 11 seasons since the Miami Heat drafted the forward No. 2 overall in 2008 out of Kansas State. He has averaged 12.4 points and 4.7 rebounds in 609 career games .

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