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Beasley has been training in Los Angeles this offseason, doing two-a-days and adding muscle. Not only has he been working in the gym on a daily basis, he has also been doing yoga, ballet, Shotokan karate and jujitsu to prepare for the upcoming season. He has already gained five pounds of muscle this summer, and he’s working hard to improve his post game and midrange jumper. Beasley is extremely focused entering his fifth season in the league and he can’t wait to see his hard work pay off. “After the 2012 season ended, a new season started for me,” Beasley said. “My goal was to improve the areas of my game that I know I could be more effective in. I wasn’t going to let the free agency process distract me. My mind frame is just to get better and stronger. This offseason is like a timeout; it’s just a few minutes to regroup, draw a few plays up and then it’s time to execute.” HoopsWorld

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This week, Beasley is in New York City for the tour’s second stop and he’s thrilled with how the program has come together. “Growing up, it was important for me to improve as a person and that reflected on the court,” Beasley said. “I wanted to essentially help kids do the same in different cities and give them an experience. That’s why I started the Michael Beasley Basketball Academy tour. I feel this gives them hope and strength.” HoopsWorld

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Paul Coro: Blanks on Beasley: "It's a fresh start for us & a fresh start for him. We aren't afraid of what he's experienced. We want to embrace that." Twitter

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Paul Coro: Beasley (#Suns #0): "From practices to games, from the 1st minute to the last, I'm gonna work hard. I'm gonna do what I have to do to win." Twitter

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Michael Beasley: I'm really not afraid to say i cry sometimes..... Twitter

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Goran Dragic (four years, $30 million) and Michael Beasley (three years, $18 million) agreed to terms with the Suns but are not expected to sign their contracts with Phoenix until the Gordon situation is resolved. Arizona Republic

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Beasley's talent rarely gives people pause about the three-year, $18 million contract that he agreed to sign with Phoenix. It is whether he has the character, maturity and consistent drive to reach his potential as the 2008 draft's No. 2 pick. "Phoenix got a steal," said Nixon, 56, a former two-time All-Star guard who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers. "Trust me. If the Suns are rebuilding, here's a guy who can play 10 years and be one of the best players in the league. I don't give that compliment out easily." Arizona Republic

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Nixon became involved last year at the request of Minnesota General Manager David Kahn and Beasley's agent, Jeff Schwartz, who both saw the impact Nixon had as Jalen Rose's mentor in Indiana. "The smarter guys become off the floor, the better players they become," Nixon said. "Michael is a great kid. A lot of the problems he had were because of who was surrounding him. Sometimes, you have to eliminate those distractions. "Once you get a tag, it's hard to shake. Once you see his work ethic and see him off the court, you'll be pleasantly surprised." Arizona Republic

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Alex Kennedy: The Lakers expressed significant interest in Michael Beasley before the forward signed with the Suns. Lakers were hoping for sign-and-trade. Twitter

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The Phoenix Suns have reached a verbal commitment with free-agent forward Michael Beasley on a three-year deal worth $18 million, according to sources familiar with the deal. ESPN.com

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Suns general manager Lance Blanks has a history of working with troubled players dating back to his time as an executive with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Blanks was instrumental in bringing volatile guard Delonte West to the Cavs and continues to have a strong relationship with him. ESPN.com

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Marc Stein: Just going up online: Michael Beasley has committed to sign with Phoenix Suns on a three-year, $18 mil, sources close to situation tell ESPN Twitter

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Paul Coro: While the Nash saga continues, the ‪#Suns‬ will push for a Michael Beasley commitment today and host Raymond Felton tomorrow. Twitter

Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Michael Beasley, Raymond Felton 

Michael Beasley is visiting with the Phoenix Suns Wednesday, marking his second meeting with the club since the free agency period began Sunday, sources said. Beasley, an unrestricted free agent, flew to Phoenix to meet with the Suns on Wednesday. The Suns flew to Los Angeles to meet Beasley earlier this week. ESPN.com

Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Michael Beasley 

Sources say the Suns are likely to make the talented small forward a contract offer before he leaves town. While Beasley has been dogged by bouts of immaturity throughout his four-year career, the Suns are not scared off by his reputation and instead are fond of him as both a player and a person, according to sources. ESPN.com

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Chris Broussard: Michael Beasley in Phoenix visiting Suns rt now, marking 2nd meeting between the sides since Sunday. Solid chance Beasley leaves with offer Twitter

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Unrestricted free agent Michael Beasley has been receiving interest from a number of teams including the Charlotte Bobcats, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons, according to sources close to the situation. All of these teams have been in contact with Beasley’s camp and expressed interest in acquiring the forward either through free agency or a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves. HoopsWorld

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Vincent Goodwill: Per sources, #Pistons have had no contact with Terrence Williams. Same with Beasley. Two words: Knucklehead factor. They want no part of it Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Free Agency, Michael Beasley, Terrence Williams 

Detroit and Dallas also are expected to pursue Beasley, the mercurial but talented 23-year-old swingman. Beasley's price tag is unknown, but Minnesota declined to tender an $8.17 million qualifying offer last week on him. Beasley earned $6.3 million last season in the fourth year of his rookie contract as a No. 2 pick. Arizona Republic

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A source said Phoenix and Detroit are among those pursuing small forward Michael Beasley. Minnesota declined to extend the former No. 2 pick a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. SI.com

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