Michael Beasley Rumors & News

Ryan McDonough, by all accounts, had a smashing debut yesterday in his press conference and later radio interviews. He is a no-nonsense, serious, analytical guy who has a clear vision of his coaching and front office structure going forward. He knows what he wants. And what he wants doesn't fit the skill sets of Grant Hill, Lindsey Hunter or Michael Beasley. Grant Hill "On my staff, I told Lon and Robert I don't want specialists," he said, regarding what he wants in the front office with him. "What I generally prefer is a few guys that are master evaluators who know all the players, wh...

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 3: Michael Beasley #0 of the Phoenix Suns advances the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on April 3, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Scottsdale police are investigating Suns basketball forward Michael Beasley in connection with a report of a sexual assault at his home in January. Beasley has not been arrested. The County Attorney, which would determine whether to prosecute, doesn't have the case. Beasley has not been charged.

The timing of the release of this news is interesting. No word as to why the investigation is still ongoing after all this time, but Lauren Piekoff, a reporter for the local NBC affiliate, tweeted earlier that Scottsdale PD has confirmed an investigation for sexual assault by Suns forward Michael Beasley is ongoing. Just last week, star linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals Daryl Washington was accused and arrested for domestic violence. Phoenix fans have never shown any sympathy or tolerance for athletes accused of violence against women or children. Every one of them, to date, has...

Denver Nuggets guard Wilson Chandler, left, tangles with Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley, center, in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets won 118-98. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)

The Cardinal Rule of communication is quite simplistic in it's most basic form; keep everything in house. On the surface that is easy, but in the world of professional sports with reporters shoving microphones and recorders in your face 24/7 it can be difficult to keep everything in house. After the Phoenix Suns (23-54) dropped a tough game to divisional rival, the Golden State Warriors; embattled, polarizing, and at times misunderstood forward Michael Beasley offered his take on how he has improved his focus as of late. "Everybody. I don't really read articles. But you know, just eve...

Phoenix Suns' Michael Beasley (0) drives against New Orleans Hornets' Anthony Davis, right, and Ryan Anderson, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Usually, I like to provide insights and color to player interviews. But let's just read the unvarnished transcript. Reporter: "Mike, what's been the difference for you the last couple of games?" Beasley: "Um, stop listening to people. Doing what I know how to do. That's really it. The more I listen to people, the more I got to think about. It messes me up trying to think about a thousand things. I stopped listening to people, started trusting my instincts again." Reporter: "[stuttering]...uh... what did... err.. you mean media, or what people would you be referring to?" Beasley: "Every...