Malik Beasley did not have much to say Wednesday about the charges he's facing for drug possession and threats of violence stemming from an incident in September at his home in Plymouth.
In his first media session since April, Beasley declined to talk about the charges — citing the fact that his case is still pending, while saying he appreciated the support the Wolves have shown him through this process, especially in re-signing him to a four-year deal worth up to $60 million.
"It's a legal issue," Beasley said. "I cannot really comment on that right now, but I appreciate the Timberwolves' support and I'm 100% focused on the court this year and doing what we have to do."
Beasley spoke along with forward Juancho Hernangomez as the Wolves are holding individual workouts in advance of the NBA's season, which is set to open Dec. 22. He replied to multiple questions about the case by saying he wished only to discuss basketball matters.
His next court hearing is scheduled for Dec. 17.
President Gersson Rosas has said the organization would stand by Beasley throughout the process and Rosas backed up his words in signing Beasley to the new deal, which includes a team option for the fourth year.
"We've gone above and beyond to make sure that this is a situation that we address in the best way possible, supporting Malik and also creating an environment and a structure where we grow, mature and develop," Rosas said Wednesday. "But that goes for all of our players, and unfortunately life happens in a lot of different ways, not only to Malik, not only to our players, but our staff and people around our organization.
"And we're going to learn from it. Our focus is not to make the same mistake over and over again."