Michael Paul Beasley Jr. was born in Cheverly, Maryland, to Fatima Smith and Michael Beasley Sr.

Beasley averaged 30 points and 10 rebounds per game as a freshman at National Christian Academy.

Beasley averaged 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks per game as a sophomore at Riverdale Baptist School.

Beasley averaged 20.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game as a junior at Oak Hill Academy.

Beasley was named a second-team Parade All-American and selected for the USA Men's U18 National Team.

Beasley averaged team highs of 13.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game at the 2006 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men in San Antonio, Texas.

Beasley averaged 28 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 4.5 blocks per game during his senior season.

Beasley was named to the McDonald's All-American team and won the MVP award at the McDonald's All-American Boys Game with 23 points and 12 rebounds.

Beasley began his freshman year at Kansas State University.

Kansas State defeated Kansas in Manhattan, marking their first win against Kansas in Manhattan since 1983 and their first-ever victory against the Jayhawks in Bramlage Coliseum.

Beasley scored a Big 12 record 44 points in a loss at Baylor.

Beasley announced he would enter the NBA draft, forgoing his remaining three years of college eligibility.

Beasley was selected 2nd overall in the NBA draft by the Miami Heat.

Beasley signed with the Miami Heat.

Beasley was involved in an incident at the NBA's Rookie Transition Program with fellow rookies Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur, where police responded to a hotel room and claimed it smelled strongly of burning marijuana.

Beasley posted a season-high 25 points in a loss to Charlotte.

Beasley reportedly checked into a Houston rehab center for stress-related issues.

Beasley led the Heat to victory over the Memphis Grizzlies with a then career-high 30 points.

Beasley was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for 2011 and 2014 second-round draft picks.

Beasley was pulled over for speeding in Minnetonka, and police found marijuana in the car, though Beasley claimed it belonged to a friend.

Beasley signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Phoenix Suns.

Beasley was waived by the Phoenix Suns shortly after being arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession.

Beasley signed with the Miami Heat for a second stint.

Beasley signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Memphis Grizzlies but was later waived.

Beasley signed a one-year deal with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Beasley signed a 10-day contract with the Miami Heat for a third stint.

The Heat declined to pick up their team option on Beasley's contract, making him a free agent.

Beasley signed with the Shandong Golden Stars for a second stint in China.

Beasley signed with the Houston Rockets.

Beasley was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Tyler Ennis.

Beasley signed with the New York Knicks.

Beasley signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Beasley's mother, Fatima Smith, died of cancer.

Beasley and Ivica Zubac were traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Mike Muscala; Beasley was waived two days later.

Beasley signed with the Guangdong Southern Tigers.

Beasley was suspended five games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy.

The Brooklyn Nets announced they had signed Beasley as a substitute player, but his contract was voided when he tested positive for COVID-19.

Beasley signed with Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.

Beasley had a four-game stint with the Shanghai Sharks in China.

Beasley was arrested for attempting to board an airplane with marijuana at Manhattan Regional Airport.