Michael Beasley has had a history off off-court issues in his five NBA seasons.(Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Suns forward Michael Beasley is under investigation for a sexual assault that allegedly took place on Jan. 13, according ABC15.

Scottsdale police confirmed the investigation Tuesday.

From ABC15:

“At this point we can only say the investigation is ongoing,” said David Pubins, Scottsdale police spokesman. “We are interviewing those involved and processing any physical evidence we may have to try and determine if criminal charges are appropriate.”

Beasley, the second overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat, played in 75 games and averaged a career-low 10.1 points per game for the Suns this season. He has two years remaining on a three-year, $18 million contract he signed as a free agent during the offseason.

The former Kansas State All-American has had a history off off-court problems including substance abuse rehab and psychological issues.

Suns forward Michael Beasley continues to struggle in Phoenix, on and off the court. (Rocky Widner/NBA/Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley is due in court next week after being stopped by Scottsdale, Ariz. police for speeding, reports AZSports.com.

Beasley was pulled over on Jan. 25 when the vehicle he was driving did not have a license plate and the authorities saw no sign of a temporary tag in the window.  Beasley was also found with a gun in the vehicle and police said his Arizona license had been suspended since last October.

He was cited for driving with a suspended license, driving with excessive speed, driving with expired registration and failure to display a license plate on the rear of the vehicle. Driving with a suspended license and excessive speeding are criminal traffic violations, whereas driving with expired registration and failure to display a license plate are civil traffic violations.

Beasley, who is averaging 10.6 points a game while only shooting 39.7 percent, is due in court on Feb. 13.

It’s been a busy holiday for both the Phoenix Suns and Marc Stein of ESPN.com.

On the heels of the Steve Nash sign-and-trade, Stein is reporting that the Suns have agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract with free-agent forward Michael Beasley, late of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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—
Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 05, 2012

Here’s the full story.

Beasley scored a career-best 19.2 points per game in the 2010-11 season but dropped to 11.5 ppg last year, when he started just seven of 47 games. The second overall pick in the 2007 draft, Beasley’s talent has never been questioned, but maturity issues have kept him from reaching his potential.

The Los Angeles Lakers are close to a trade involving Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley, according to the Orange County Register.

The three-team trade could force the Lakers to give up their back-up point guard, Steve Blake, as well as a first round draft pick to the  Portland Trail Blazers. Portland would, in turn,  send guard Jamal Crawford to Minnesota.

“This is the first time I have heard this name today.”  Lakers head coach Mike Brown told reporters about the potential trade.

Beasley, who played at Kansas State University, was chosen second overall in the 2008 NBA draft. Despite questions about his commitment, the 23-year old Beasley would bring athleticism and youth to an aging Lakers team.

Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak has talked to Minnesota Timberwolves about small forward Michael Beasley, according to ESPN’s Chris Broussard.

The Lakers were actually in discussions with Minnesota about a potential trade for Beasley before the season started, according to reports.  With the trade deadline approaching, the Lakers have picked up efforts in attempting to acquiring another potential scorer to pair with star Kobe Bryant.

It was previously reported that the Lakers were talking with the Timberwolves about a potential trade that would send All-Star center Pau Gasol to Minnesota. The Timberwolves believe he would be a good fit alongside Kevin Love, and they believe that Gasol would enjoy playing with fellow Spaniard Ricky Rubio.