Q: Michael Beasley seems like he can still play. Is there any NBA interest? – Brian.
Q: Should the Miami Heat resign Michael Beasley? – Stuart, Miami.
Q: Can we re-sign Michael Beasley? – Tee.
A: I was waiting for ones like this to hit in the wake of Michael Beasley capping off his MVP season in the halfcourt, three-on-three Big3 league with Sunday’s championship in Orlando (assisted by Mario Chalmers’ game-winning 3-pointer). Look, what Michael Beasley continues to show is that even at 36 he is an elite one-on-one scorer. Only, the NBA is far more than a one-on-one league. Plus, by the end of Sunday’s hourlong game, Michael looked gassed, and that was with never having to cross the midcourt line to play defense. Sometimes the story is as simple as a player’s NBA time has come and gone. We’re talking about being out of the NBA since 2018-19, in a league that covets scoring. There’s a reason for that. But good for Michael. Sunday’s victory allowed his five-player Miami 305 team to share in the $1 million championship bonus, plus his other six-figure earnings in the summertime league.
Q: I saw Omer Yurtseven made Turkey’s team for EuroBasket. Why isn’t he back in the NBA? – Sidney.
A: OK, so guess today’s mailbag has turned into some sort of old-timers Heat dialogue. Unlike Michael Beasley, Omer Yurtseven is only 27, in his basketball prime. Yet for what would appear to be an NBA body, and what had been reasonable NBA statistics when given the opportunity, there remain ongoing questions about toughness and commitment to the rigors of the NBA game. Out of the league since a nondescript NBA run with the Jazz in 2023-24, Omer somewhat found his footing last season with Panathinaikos, sharing in EuroLeague and Greek League titles, under contract for another season there. Overall, his statistics last season were somewhat middling in his 31 appearances. But a solid showing in EuroBasket potentially could change the NBA view. In that regard, EuroBasket could provide one last showcase, with plenty of NBA scouts looking on.
Q: Ira, I don’t see the same Heat success with this season’s class of two-way players. Where is our Max Strus, Gabe Vincent or Caleb Martin? – Wes.
A: First, when each of those players joined the Heat, they were just as relatively anonymous as the two the Heat currently have on two-way deals (Vlad Goldin, Myron Gardner), as well as those potentially competing for a two-way deal in camp (Ethan Thompson, Gabe Madsen, Steve Settle III and Jahmir Young). That said, the Heat remain high on Goldin as the type of bulky big man they have lacked in recent seasons. They see something there going forward. Plus, also keep in mind that two former Heat two-way players, Keshad Johnson and Dru Smith, are now on standard deals.
Originally Published: August 26, 2025 at 6:05 AM EDT