Milwaukee Bucks Reportedly Will Lose Key Player

According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, the Milwaukee Bucks are expected to lose one of their best players.

Nov 15, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) is congratulated by forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) after making a three-point basket against the Toronto Raptors in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports / Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Malik Beasley has been one of the best role players in the NBA for several years.

The former Florida State star is coming off his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks where he averaged 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 79 games.

This summer, Beasley will be a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the league.

Oct 15, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie (10) in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports / Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports

Recently, Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report reported that Beasley is not expected to return to Milwaukee.

Haynes: "Malik essentially has played his last game for the Milwaukee Bucks."

Malik Beasley is expected to leave the Milwaukee Bucks, per @ChrisBHaynes

“Malik essentially has played his last game for the Milwaukee Bucks.”

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Beasley will likely have a lot of interest on the free agent market because of his elite three-point shooting.

In addition to the Bucks, he has also spent time with the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers over eight seasons.

Mar 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) boxes out Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports / Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

His career averages are 10.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 42.5% from the field and 38.5% from the three-point range in 496 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 37 NBA playoff games (two starts).

Bucks ball movement ➡️ Malik Beasley 3-pointer!

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As for the Bucks, they finished the 2023-24 season as the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 49-33 record.

However, they lost to Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs (in six games).

During the series, the team dealt with injuries to All-Star point guard Damian Lillard and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.