DETROIT >> FBI agents in New York have launched a wire fraud investigation of Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley related to gambling and prop bets, The Detroit News has learned.

The investigation involving one of the top NBA unrestricted free agents this offseason has been underway for about 18 months and is being overseen by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, his lawyer, Steve Haney, told The News.

“It’s a gambling investigation involving Malik. No criminal charges have been issued. It’s nothing but an investigation and Malik is entitled to the presumption of innocence,” Haney said.

The full scope of the investigation was unclear Sunday after ESPN first disclosed the existence of the investigation.

“Any time you’ve got a gambling investigation, it is not isolated to one person, it usually involves more than one,” Haney said.

“I have no evidence and there are no charges filed and the government has not given me any indication where things stand.”

Beasley, 28, who is set to become a free agent on June 30, played an essential role in helping the Pistons’ resurgence this season.

He finished in second place in Sixth Man of the Year voting, averaging 16.3 points on 41.6% shooting from 3-pointers. Beasley was also one of three players who finished the regular season with at least 300 3-pointers made, joining Anthony Edwards and Stephen Curry.

The 2024-25 season was Beasley’s first with the Pistons. He was one of 11 players — the only for Detroit — to appear in all 82 regular-season games.

He averaged 27.8 minutes, 43.0% on field goals, 41.6 % on 3-pointers, 67.9% on free throws, 2.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 16.3 points. His career averages over nine NBA seasons are 23.8 minutes, 42.6% on field goals, 39.1% on 3-pointers, 76.9% on free throws, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 11.7 points. He has played for Denver, Minnesota, Milwaukee, Utah, the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit.

Beasley signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Pistons as a free agent on July 11, 2024.

The negotiating period for NBA free agents begins Monday at 6 p.m. Teams can officially sign free agents starting Sunday.