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Daily Mail
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
NBA free agent Malik Beasley is evicted from his Detroit high rise amid FBI gambling probe
NBA free agent Malik Beasley has reportedly been evicted from his Detroit apartment amid an FBI gambling probe and reports of $8 million in financial chaos. The Detroit News reported Beasley's eviction from the high-rise building known as The Stott in the city's downtown area. Coincidentally, the building is owned by Bedrock Detroit, the real estate firm of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. Beasley is currently without an agent after being sued by his former representative, Daniel Hazan, for an alleged breach of contract and outstanding debt. Daily Mail did reach out to an attorney of Beasley, who declined comment, explaining that he was Beasley's criminal defense lawyer and not involved with any financial issues or civil litigation involving the NBA star. Amid the lingering controversies, Beasley has been training in Miami and traveling in Europe, as seen on social media. He also appeared in a self-shot video on Snapchat appearing to reference the gambling he probe he's facing, which ESPN first revealed last month. 'I've been grinding my ass off. I've got this new chip on my shoulder of, like, 'F the world,'' Beasley said. 'My back against the wall. Nobody believes in me. 'I will be better than last year,' he added. 'I'm staying humble. I'm still getting my work in. I have to. I gotta be prepared to either come back to the Pistons or…there's some other teams interested as well.' Beasley has not been charged with any federal crime in the gambling probe. Federal investigators have not commented publicly on the investigation but are believed to be looking into suspicious betting patterns involving games Beasley played in during his time with the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2023-24 season. What The News described in July as '$8 million worth of financial problems' has reportedly left Beasley in serious debt despite signing $59 million worth of NBA contracts over his career. Beasley was considering a three-year $42 million deal to return to the Pistons when the team pulled the offer amid the federal probe, according to the Detroit News. Team spokespeople did not respond to a request from confirmation at the time. He was sued on April 18 by his former agency, Hazan Sports Management Group, for allegedly breaching a marketing contract, according to court files obtained by Daily Mail. The agency claims it negotiated a $6 million deal for Beasley with the Pistons in the summer of 2024 before being fired and replaced with Seros Partners despite a four-year exclusive marketing agreement. Neither Hazan Sports nor Seros Partners responded to Daily Mail's request for comment. The lawsuit was previously reported by The Athletic but has resurfaced last month amid reports of the federal gambling probe into Beasley. He does face other lawsuits as well. As first reported by The News, Beasley lost a $5.8 million judgement to a lender in 2022. It remains unclear why Beasley needed the money. The News also uncovered a financing statement in which Beasley pledged his current and future NBA earnings to a Florida Firm in order to obtain a loan. Previously, he was sued by his downtown Detroit landlord for allegedly failing to pay $7,355 in back rent, according to The News, which also reports that a Milwaukee barber won $26,827 judgment against Beasley in January. That same month, Beasley lost a $34,390 default judgment to a dentist in Minnesota, where he previously played. Court records from February show Beasley was having some paychecks garnished to pay the dentist. The debt remains outstanding, according to court records reviewed by Daily Mail. Beasley does not have an attorney listed for each case. However, he is represented in the gambling probe by criminal defense lawyer Steve Haney, who did speak with The News last month. 'I have been with Malik for a long time, I have seen a lot of people around him come and go, but I have stayed away from any of his financial management or mismanagement or decisions he would make with money,' Haney told The News. 'I'm his lawyer. I don't get involved in his finances,' he continued. 'You hope to get them around the best business people and planners and management people. Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't.' Beasley's wife Montana Yao (who he is pictured with in 2019) recently filed for separation As for Beasley's borrowing history, Haney did not see it as unusual. 'It is very common for professional athletes to go to third-party lenders and get advances on contracts,' he said. 'It's a part of the business of professional sports. Many of these lenders are predatory and charge extremely high interest rates and outrageous fees that border on usury.' News of the investigation into Beasley came just four months after his model wife Montana Yao filed for separation. Four years earlier, Beasley was caught having an affair with Scottie Pippen's ex-wife, Larsa. Beasley and Yao ultimately reunited after he publicly apologized on social media, but she has since filed for separation, citing 'irreconcilable differences,' according to court documents obtained by The couple shares two children, but Daily Mail learned he moved on to a new lover: Instagram model and gamer Natalia Garibotto. The Pistons guard appeared to confirm as much on X earlier this year, describing a bikini-clad Garibotto as 'La mine' on the social media platform. The two now make regular appearances on Beasley's Instagram feed, where they were recently seen vacationing on beautiful white-sand beach. 'My sunshine,' read the caption from Beasley. He's also had other legal issues in the past, including an arrest on firearm and drug charges that resulted in a 78-day stint in a Minnesota jail. A 28-year-old from Atlanta, Beasley is a nine-year NBA veteran who has just finished his first season with the Pistons. The former Florida State guard made $6 million this year and has career earnings approaching $60 million. He could still attract NBA teams despite his legal and financial issues. Beasley is coming off his best season as a pro after hitting an impressive 41.6 percent of his 3-point attempts as one of the premiere sixth men in the league.
Forbes
30-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
A New Dawn For Detroit, And For A Landmark Downtown Building
Roost Detroit's extended stay hotel and apartments give new life to the historic Book Building and Tower Detroit's Book Tower, a century-plus to the good and still standing proud. As a grizzled native of the much-maligned Motor City (once derided by cynics as the Murder City), it did my heart proud to visit family and friends there recently, and enjoy a remarkably safe and serene stay in the heart of downtown. Housed within the historic Book Building and adjacent Book Tower on Washington Boulevard--once home to bustling offices, circa 1917 and 1926, respectively--are 229 apartments and the stunning 117-room Roost Apartment Hotel. To merely say the buildings had a facelift would be a gross understatement: resurrection would be closer to the truth. Like many downtown buildings before it (around 80!), the new life for these historic structures is owed to the vision and munificence of one Dan Gilbert of Rocket Mortgage and Bedrock Detroit, his bustling real estate development company. Seven years and some $300-plus million dollars later, the once-disused and vacant ghost building is teeming with fresh life and activity while maintaining the ornate elegance of architect Louis Kamper's Italian Renaissance masterpiece. The limestone facade is pearl-white again, the green copper roof looks brand new and the delightfully curious dozen sculptures of unclothed women adorning the exterior appear to be ready for their collective closeup, modesty be damned! The newly restored Book Bldg. atrium Four stories of the Book Building are now home to 117 studio and one- and two-bedroom units perfect for weekend getaways or extended stays alike. The handsomely-appointed rooms are equipped with full kitchens and are completely furnished, including a convenient washer/dryer setup replete with detergent pods. ROOST even supplies fresh La Colombe coffee beans for guests to grind and then brew (with Bonavita hardware) an artisanal cup of coffee that obviates the need to visit one of the hipster java joints in the neighborhood. That's seven bucks you can then spend on a couple of gut-busting chili dogs at nearby Lafayette Coney Island, a not-to-be-missed Detroit hangout. Living area at ROOST, cheery and spacious, with great city views. Then again, if the good life at ROOST has so induced rest and relaxation that you prefer to wear your slippers downstairs, there are a handful of fabulous places to grab a bite or sip your beverage of choice on the premises. Le Supreme is a Parisian-style brasserie that is art-directed to resemble the real Frenchified deal, augmented by Detroit music posters to give the local cultural legacy its just desserts. Speaking of which, the in-house bakery--visible from the lobby through capacious windows, a very nice touch--serves a delightful French pastry basket for its weekend Sunday brunch, alongside a savory quiche Lorraine and a nicely-curated French cheese selection. Red leather banquettes inside and and shrub-shrouded tables outside complete the urban/rustic effect to the very letter. C'est magnifique! Sakazuki If you need further proof that Philadelphia-based Method Co.--responsible for ROOST's unique dining concepts--is at the pinnacle of cool when it comes to design and execution, the Japanese-style pub Sakazuki is the picture of funky elegance and a great spot for sake and casual bites like wagyu burgers and ekiben (akin to the bento boxes sold at Tokyo train stations). And Hiroki-San, in the lower level of Book Tower, features authentic Japanese fare like yakitori and ramen, as well as imported wagyu and sashimi, all in an elegant and intimately-lit interior with seating for up to 108 patrons, including a dozen lucky guests at the chef's counter. And the lobby-level Bar Rotunda sits beneath the 100-year-old Keppler glass dome and is an all-day cafe and wine bar where elbow-to-elbow scenesters bring the place to vibrant life nightly. Kamper's Rooftop Lounge--perched on Book Tower's 14th floor--is a comfy way to take in starlit city views and make with the de rigueur tapas and cocktails ritual. Unbelievably cool decor with a sophisticated vibe to match! Detroit skyline from ROOST Yes, you can stay within the confines of this beautifully-restored property and eat, drink and socialize to your heart's content, but you'd be denying yourself access to one of America's great second act stories--the city of Detroit itself! Downtown used to be a fairly depressing tableau of abandoned buildings and homelessness, but is now a leisure and entertainment hub that strikes new visitors as a less frenetic, pocket-sized Manhattan. All three major sports franchises--the Lions, Tigers and Red Wings--are located within walking distance or a short drive, and the restored Detroit International RiverWalk spans three miles and is perfect for hikers and bikers, children and adults alike. And don't forget to visit the Detroit Institute of Arts to admire Diego Rivera's murals as well as stopping by Jack White's Third Man Records--an impressive facility with a vinyl pressing plant and ice-cool retail space. The Motor City may no longer be burning, but it is FIRE! And, it goes without saying, the ROOST rules.
