NBA Free Agent Malik Beasley Signs with Bad Bunny's Puerto Rican Team

Beasley joins Santurce Crabbers of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league after federal gambling probe

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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NBA free agent Malik Beasley has agreed to sign with the Santurce Crabbers, the professional basketball team owned by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. Beasley, a nine-year NBA veteran, has been a free agent since being investigated by federal authorities for alleged gambling on NBA games and prop bets. He is looking to revive his career by playing in Puerto Rico's top league, the Baloncesto Superior Nacional, starting in March.

Why it matters

Beasley's signing with Bad Bunny's team comes after a tumultuous year that saw him investigated by federal prosecutors, sued by his former agency, and evicted from his apartment. This move to Puerto Rico represents an opportunity for Beasley to get his career back on track and rebuild his reputation after the gambling allegations.

The details

Beasley, 29, had a strong 2023-24 season with the Detroit Pistons, averaging 16.3 points and shooting 42% from 3-point range. He was poised to sign a lucrative free agent deal before the federal gambling probe put his future in limbo. With no other NBA teams showing interest, Beasley has now agreed to join Bad Bunny's Santurce Crabbers in Puerto Rico's top professional league.

  • Beasley was investigated by federal authorities for alleged gambling on NBA games and prop bets in June 2025.
  • Beasley's strong 2023-24 season with the Detroit Pistons led him to be a top free agent target before the gambling probe.
  • The Baloncesto Superior Nacional league in Puerto Rico begins its season in March 2026.

The players

Malik Beasley

A 29-year-old NBA free agent who has agreed to sign with Bad Bunny's professional basketball team in Puerto Rico after being investigated by federal authorities for alleged gambling on NBA games.

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican superstar singer and rapper who owns the Santurce Crabbers professional basketball team in Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Superior Nacional league.

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What they’re saying

“Shoutout to @badbunnypr for giving me the opportunity to just hoop. With everything going on, I wanted to be close to home and give myself a chance to be seen again.”

— Malik Beasley (Instagram)

“Coming off my best season in the NBA, I know I can only build from here. The grind hasn't changed. I'm more humble than ever, and I've learned a lot about myself through it all. If you're still with me, you're still with me.”

— Malik Beasley (Instagram)

What’s next

Beasley will join the Santurce Crabbers when the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league season begins in March 2026.

The takeaway

Malik Beasley's signing with Bad Bunny's Puerto Rican basketball team represents a chance for the NBA veteran to revive his career after a tumultuous year that included a federal gambling probe and other off-court issues. This move to play closer to home in Puerto Rico could help Beasley regain his footing and potentially earn another opportunity in the NBA.