Report: Heat's James, Spoelstra not pleased with Beasley's work
Seldom-used Michael Beasley expressed his interest in returning to the Miami Heat next season, but the free agent reportedly won't be in the fold.
According to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, Beasley lost not only his focus, but the confidence of the team.
The former second overall pick appeared in 55 regular season games for Miami.
NBA sources said James was not pleased with Beasley’s focus and he lost the confidence of coach Erik Spoelstra shortly into the season.
In one sequence that typified his career, Beasley swooped in for a tip-dunk in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. On the Spurs’ next possession, Beasley got lost on a pick-and-roll, allowing Diaw an open 3-pointer, which of course he swished.
Beasley is likely to get a one-year deal on the open market and his past year in Miami did little to help his reputation