Milwaukee Bucks Rumors: Could a Michael Beasley reunion be in play?

With a need for backup forwards to fill out their depth chart, there are rumors that the Milwaukee Bucks may be interested in a Michael Beasley reunion.

With under 36 hours until NBA free agency opens for another year, the Milwaukee Bucks likely have a variety of different targets, options and decisions on their mind.

One of the areas where they will almost certainly need to strengthen is in terms of forward depth coming off the bench, though.

The unfortunate and unexpected departure of Mirza Teletovic late last season left the Bucks without any significant depth at the forward spots coming off the bench, and depending on what happens with Jabari Parker in the coming days and weeks that need may become even more pressing.

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With that in mind, a report from Marc Berman of the New York Post will certainly draw the attention of fans in Milwaukee.

According to Berman, with the Knicks in cap preservation mode, there’s a real chance that Michael Beasley doesn’t return for another season in the Big Apple next year. If that proves to be the case, Berman has suggested the Bucks as one of a number of teams who could have interest.

"“Beasley’s market value is an unknown after signing for the veteran’s minimum last summer on his way to becoming a Garden favorite. According to sources, Portland, Atlanta and Milwaukee could have interest. Kevin Durant lobbied last season for Golden State to make a play for Beasley, his buddy from Washington, D.C. The Warriors have discussed Beasley internally for the veteran’s minimum, but it doesn’t look like they will make a move.”"

It’s worth noting that Berman was the reporter who shared details of Beasley’s reluctance to return to the Bucks last summer, due to concerns about playing time and potential disagreements with then head coach Jason Kidd.

"“Beasley didn’t want to return to the Bucks, he said, because of playing-time issues under coach Jason Kidd. His minutes per game was second-lowest of his career.‘Milwaukee got a nice young core – unfortunately, the bulk of their corps play my position,’ Beasley said. ‘Minutes for me, there just wasn’t what I wanted to see. Not that I’m not interested in helping the young guys, but I didn’t feel comfortable watching 30-plus minutes of basketball a night. I think I’ve deserved more minutes than I’ve gotten. Going forward, I feel I’m good enough and proven myself enough to not watch more than half the game every night.’’’"

Beasley’s image has certainly been rehabilitated over the past few seasons as he has offered solid and valuable contributions to the Rockets, Bucks and Knicks, but it has yet to equate to any signal of longer-term belief or more sizable investments in his services.

By all accounts, Beasley was a popular locker room presence during his season in Milwaukee and he was certainly a fan favorite.

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With averages of 13.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game in 22.3 minutes per game last season in New York, the Bucks could certainly do worse than Beasley in filling out their bench. Also of note, Beasley has improved as a three-point shooter and averaged 40.3 percent from deep across his last two seasons.

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