Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley(notes) checked into an unidentified Houston rehabilitation hospital over the weekend, multiple sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Sources said the Heat encouraged Beasley to check into the facility to address possible substance and psychological issues. He is expected to spend time with former NBA player and coach John Lucas(notes), who is renown for his success in working with troubled players.

When reached Monday morning, Miami Heat spokesman Tim Donovan declined comment. An NBA spokesman also declined comment.

Beasley’s admission comes after a handful of disturbing Twitter posts were attributed to him on Friday afternoon.

“Y do I feel like the whole world is against me…I can’t win for losin,” Beasley wrote.

“Feelin like it’s not worth livin!!!!!!! I’m done.”

Beasley’s frustration had been born out of a posed Internet photo on his personal Twitter page. In the photo, Beasley showed off on his back while two plastic baggies could be seen on a table in the background. Some people have speculated on the bags’ contents, even though the clarity of the photo makes it difficult to determine. After the photo became a fast-moving Internet story, Beasley posted the messages on his Twitter account before the page was shut down on Saturday night.

Even before the Heat made him the No. 2 pick after Derrick Rose(notes) in the 2008 draft, Beasley has been a target of criticism inside and outside the organization for his immaturity. From team president Pat Riley to superstar Dwyane Wade(notes), the Heat have been frustrated with Beasley’s clownish attitude and personal decisions.

The NBA fined Beasley $50,000 for being in a room where marijuana was found at the NBA’s rookie symposium last summer. Beasley had slipped out the door when security officials arrived on the scene, leaving Mario Chalmers(notes) and Darrell Arthur(notes) to face punishment alone. Riley later found out Beasley had been in the room and forced him to confess to league officials. So far this summer, Miami had been unwilling to include Beasley in trade talks with the Utah Jazz for Carlos Boozer(notes).

Beasley had a solid rookie season for Miami, averaging 13.9 points and 5.4 rebounds.

Posted by metra:

Heat would be crazy to trade him at this point. Work with the kid and he'll come through. He is young and just needs some guidance.

Posted by BRIGGS:

Young kid 20 years old---he's got to follow a strict regimen of not touching booze or weed under any circumstance. I think good healthy living with a good diet--some online courses to take car of some free time and work towards a degree of any kind as a goal. You have to find a balance here--he is a kid and you don't want to take things kids do away from him--but with his own words he should not be a drinker or a guy who smokes weed because he seems quite fragile right now and does not need mind altering products. Basketball Online Courses Girls weight lifting good diet picking good friends to be with and not hanging out in bad neighborhoods even if thats where you came from. Figure what he likes to do in terms of other hobbies and just stay away from anything negative. Im not a believer in anti-depression meds unless its a drastic case and I dont think he is. He needs discipline and structure with reason for someone 20 but enough to make sure he is on the right track.
he might need some kind of big brother system--someone who is 278-29-30 who has been there yet not to old to help mentor. I would even recommend after he gets his life back in order to get rid of these tattoos--I dont want to get started there but nothing good comes from putting tattoos on you. If you want to draw--find some crayons and a piece of paper--if he likes art--visit a museum

Posted by kam77:

Curry for Beasley!