Patrick Beverley

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Reports: Lakers trade for Patrick Beverley (NBA.com)

Jazz would pick up Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson in exchange for the playoff-tested PG.

8 overall by Detroit in 2015, latched on with the Lakers following a few 10-day contracts, ultimately averaging 6.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in 22.8 minutes across 48 games (27 starts). No picks involved in the deal, per sources. Barring any further moves by the Lakers, Beverley would be in the backcourt mix alongside Russell Westbrook, with whom he shares [a contentious history](https://www.nba.com/news/russell-westbrook-patrick-beverley-reignite-feud-postgame-comments). 20.1 in 2020-21). Horton-Tucker plateaued in his third season with L.A., despite playing a larger role (25.2 mpg vs. Included as part of the

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Lakers News: L.A. Trading Youth For Patrick Beverley (Sports Illustrated)

Well, it finally happened: your Los Angeles Lakers have traded an overpaid, underperforming player who has proved to be an awkward fit alongside their ...

After his lone season with the Timberwolves, the 34-year-old out of the University of Arkansas was dealt to the Jazz as part of the blockbuster trade that sent Rudy Gobert to Minnesota. A career 37.8% shooter from long range on volume, and a committed defender (more on that in a minute), the self-proclaimed "Mr. Johnson emerged as a surprisingly-important midseason addition to the Lakers last year. [tweets](https://twitter.com/jovanbuha/status/1562652801192185856), this will open up the Lakers' salary space next summer, with L.A. His ability to frenetically defend both forward spots endeared himself to a very old Lakers team desperate for energy on that end of the floor. Should Pelinka not find a deal he loves in time, Beverley at present is a better fit for this Lakers roster than Westbrook, and would make more sense as a starter should the latter player remain on the team into the beginning of the season. Adding a competent, experienced point guard in Beverley addresses a huge need for the Lakers, and frees up team president Rob Pelinka to look beyond positional need in any future hypothetical Brodie trade. The Lakers went 33-49 during Westbrook's first (and quite possibly last) season with his hometown team in 2021-22. Earlier this week, Charania [hinted](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/lakers-targeting-patrick-beverley-and-bojan-bogdanovic-in-utah-trade-talks-ee21) that the Lakers would be interested in trying to add Beverley or another valuable Jazz vet, Bojan Bogdanovic. [Shams Charania and Tony Jones of The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3536939/2022/08/24/jazz-lakers-patrick-beverley-trade/) also reported that a trade is imminent. [that one](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/lakers-rumors-insider-notes-only-variable-holding-up-a-russell-westbrook-trade-ee21). [Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34455979/los-angeles-lakers-finalizing-deal-acquire-patrick-beverley-utah-jazz-sources-say) reports that L.A.

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Jazz To Trade Patrick Beverley To Lakers (hoopsrumors.com)

Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson are headed to Utah in the deal.

For now, the Lakers have $34MM in cap room for the summer of 2023, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks ( [Twitter link](https://twitter.com/BobbyMarks42/status/1562684327837958145)), which will be a factor the team considers as its weighs additional trades. [Retweet](http://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hoopsrumors.com%2F2022%2F08%2Fjazz-to-trade-patrick-beverley-to-lakers.html&text=Jazz+To+Trade+Patrick+Beverley+To+Lakers)5 [Share](#)0 [Send via email](#)0 However, once Kevin Durant withdrew his trade request and it became clear that Irving would likely remain in Brooklyn, Los Angeles pivoted to acquiring another point guard without having to include [Russell Westbrook](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/westbru01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) and draft compensation in the deal. The former second-round pick had an up-and-down 2021/22 season for the Lakers, averaging 10.0 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and 2.7 APG in 60 games (25.2 MPG), but struggling to score efficiently, with a modest shooting line of .416/.269/.800. Horton-Tucker is still only 21 years old, so the Jazz presumably view the athletic wing as a player with some untapped potential. [Donovan Mitchell](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mitchdo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) remains a trade candidate, and the Jazz would likely be open to discussing deals involving veterans like [Bojan Bogdanovic](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bogdabo02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), [Jordan Clarkson](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/clarkjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), [Malik Beasley](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/beaslma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), [Mike Conley](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/conlemi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), and [Rudy Gay](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gayru01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) as well. Sources tell Wojnarowski that the deal is on track to be completed on Thursday. Beverley, 34, is a talented perimeter defender who can be a positive contributor on offense as well. and Utah. He’s also a career 37.8% three-point shooter across 10 NBA seasons. [Buddy Hield](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hieldbu01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) and [Myles Turner](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/turnemy01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) is even more intriguing now that the club has fortified its backcourt by agreeing to acquire Beverley. [Patrick Beverley](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/beverpa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) to Los Angeles in exchange for [Talen Horton-Tucker](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hortota01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) and [Stanley Johnson](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/johnsst04.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), reports [Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34455979/los-angeles-lakers-finalizing-deal-acquire-patrick-beverley-utah-jazz-sources-say).

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NBA Twitter reacts to Lakers trading for Patrick Beverley: 'Pat Bev ... (Hoops Hype)

Pat Bev will be teaming up with LeBron James and (maybe) his old-time rival Russell Westbrook in Los Angeles to try and bring the Lakers back to the playoffs ...

As one can expect, NBA Twitter exploded following the reports, focusing on the Beverley and Westbrook dynamic in L.A. [Adrian Wojnarowski](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34455979/los-angeles-lakers-finalizing-deal-acquire-patrick-beverley-utah-jazz-sources-say), the Los Angeles Lakers have [traded](https://hoopshype.com/2022/08/24/lakers-acquiring-patrick-beverley-from-jazz/) Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Patrick Beverley. Pat Bev will be teaming up with LeBron James and (maybe) his old-time rival Russell Westbrook in Los Angeles to try and bring the Lakers back to the playoffs this upcoming season.

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Lakers set to trade for former Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley (The Guardian)

The Lakers need players who can knock down their shots, and Beverley is solid from three-point range: across his entire regular-season NBA career he is 37.8% ...

Beverley is known for his intensity and defense, two areas the Lakers struggled with last season as they missed the playoffs. The hard-working 26-year-old was a breath of fresh air in an otherwise disappointing 2021-22 season for the Lakers. Now he will have a chance to prove himself in Utah. The Lakers need players who can knock down their shots, and Beverley is solid from three-point range: across his entire regular-season [according to ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34455979/los-angeles-lakers-finalizing-deal-acquire-patrick-beverley-utah-jazz-sources-say). Beverley has never been shy about his desire to play alongside LeBron James in LA.

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Does Lakers adding Patrick Beverley mean Russell Westbrook will ... (TalkBasket.net)

It has been reported that the Lakers are about to make a trade for Patrick Beverley. He would team up with Russell Westbrook in Los Angeles.

On the other hand, it’s not inconceivable that the two players could work things out after becoming teammates. The two point guards have a history of not getting along too well on the court. He is one of the most hard working defenders in the league.

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Jazz trading Patrick Beverley to Lakers for Talen Horton-Tucker ... (The Athletic)

The Utah Jazz are trading Patrick Beverley to the Los Angeles Lakers for Talen Horton-Tucker, sources told The Athletic on Wednesday. Utah acquired Beverley ...

So, in this instance, one move has nothing to do with the other. Utah acquired Beverley from the [Minnesota Timberwolves](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/timberwolves/) in the [Rudy Gobert](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/rudy-gobert-HoB7w4Z5ROZnzHO4/) trade this offseason. As of now, he’ll likely come off the bench, backing up Westbrook, but that would likely change in the scenario that the Lakers trade Westbrook. He was the No. Westbrook would miss the remainder of the playoffs and the Thunder lost in the next round. As Westbrook slowed to call for a midcourt timeout, Beverley attempted a steal and sideswiped Westbrook, tearing the meniscus in Westbrook’s right knee in the process. He can start or come off the bench, shape-shifting to the needs of a given lineup. Beverley — at 34 years old — fits the Lakers, and 21-year-old Horton-Tucker fits the Jazz. The Lakers and Jazz have been linked in recent weeks due to Utah’s impending fire sale, and Beverley was one of the popular trade candidates. But Beverley has the skill set that the Lakers were looking for. Beverley averaged 9.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists across 58 games last season with the Timberwolves. [Stanley Johnson](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/stanley-johnson-m1sAGyzX1qXm8fbR/) is also heading to Utah in the deal, league sources told The Athletic’s Tony Jones.

Patrick Beverley reacts to joining the Lakers - TalkBasket.net (TalkBasket.net)

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers finalizing a deal to acquire veteran guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz. The deal will ...

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Lakers Finalizing Blockbuster Trade Involving Patrick Beverley: Report (Fox Sports Radio)

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly finalizing a blockbuster trade involving Utah Jazz guard Patrick Beverley.

[in exchange for former three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year ](https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-07-01-jazz-make-blockbuster-trade-involving-all-star-rudy-gobert/) [Rudy Gobert](https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-07-01-jazz-make-blockbuster-trade-involving-all-star-rudy-gobert/). [Crytpo.com Arena](https://www.iheart.com/content/2021-12-06-photo-iconic-staples-center-sign-taken-down-amid-name-change/) co-tenants, from 2017-21 -- to Los Angeles in exchange for guard Talen Horton-Tucker and forward Stanley Johnson, sources confirmed. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-08-17-lebron-james-agrees-to-massive-new-deal-with-lakers-report/) are reportedly finalizing a blockbuster trade involving [Utah Jazz](https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-07-14-jazz-have-started-discussions-on-donovan-mitchell-trade-report/) guard Patrick Beverley, sources with knowledge of the move told [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34455979/los-angeles-lakers-finalizing-deal-acquire-patrick-beverley-utah-jazz-sources-say)'s Adrian Wojnarowski late Wednesday (August 24) night.

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Lakers to trade for Jazz G Patrick Beverley (UPI.com)

The Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing a trade for Utah Jazz forward Patrick Beverley.

[Sacramento Kings](https://www.upi.com/topic/Sacramento-Kings/) in a preseason game Oct. They will battle the [Golden State Warriors](https://www.upi.com/topic/Golden-State-Warriors/) in their season opener Oct. The Timberwolves traded the three-time All-Defensive Team selection to the Jazz in July as part of their deal to acquire All-Star center [Rudy Gobert](https://www.upi.com/topic/Rudy-Gobert/). [Sources told ESPN,](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34455979/los-angeles-lakers-finalizing-deal-acquire-patrick-beverley-utah-jazz-sources-say) [The Athletic](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-08-24/lakers-set-acquire-guard-patrick-beverley-talen-horton-tucker-stanley-johnson) and the [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-08-24/lakers-set-acquire-guard-patrick-beverley-talen-horton-tucker-stanley-johnson) on Wednesday night that the Lakers will send the Jazz forward Stanley Johnson and guard Talen Horton-Tucker in the swap. The three-year veteran is signed through 2022-23, but his deal features a player option for 2023-24. Johnson, 26, entered the league as the No.

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Patrick Beverley: Lakers finalizing deal to acquire veteran guard (FantasyPros)

Beverley, who came to the Jazz this summer in the Rudy Gobert trade, will now head to Los Angeles before ever playing a game in Salt Lake City.

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Patrick Beverley's First Reaction To Becoming A Member Of The Los ... (Fadeaway World)

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing their best to sign some significant players this offseason to avoid another bad season like last year.

This led to opposing teams making stunning comebacks against the Lakers during the second half of many games. Learning from their mistakes, the Lakers decided to sign young and energetic role players this season. The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing their best to sign some significant players this offseason to avoid another bad season like last year.

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Patrick Beverley trade grades: Lakers get 'B' as they toughen up ... (CBSSports.com)

The Los Angeles Lakers have finalized a trade that sends Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Patrick Beverley, ...

The Lakers were hesitant to move Horton-Tucker in the past, but in Beverley they got a player who is better equipped to contribute to a team under a lot of pressure to make a playoff run. The Lakers were high on Horton-Tucker for quite some time, and now the Jazz will hope that he continues to improve. Horton-Tucker could prove to be the better player in the long-run, but the Lakers are in win-now mode, and that's why the move was made. Stanley Johnson is a serviceable role player, but it remains to be seen just how big of a role he'll have in Utah. He averaged 10 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 25.2 minutes per game for the Lakers last season -- numbers that could possibly improve in an expanded role on a rebuilding Jazz team. It will be interesting to see how well Westbrook and Beverley are able to coexist in the locker room, as the two have had He's not the type of player that needs to have a lot of plays ran for him to be effective, which is good because the Lakers already have a couple of those. [Russell Westbrook](/nba/players/1622555/russell-westbrook/) is no secret and now that Beverley is in town they have someone who can take his place in the starting lineup. Danny Ainge started a tear down with the Gobert trade and there was no reason to keep Beverley around as they join the race to the bottom and expected No. But with the Jazz embarking on a rebuild -- star guard [Donovan Mitchell](/nba/players/2842760/donovan-mitchell/) may be traded at some point this offseason as well -- Beverley was a prime candidate to be rerouted to another team. A veteran and one of the toughest perimeter defenders in the league, Beverley makes much more sense on this Lakers roster. With both of those players now seemingly staying in Brooklyn, it will be interesting to see if the proverbial dam breaks and more moves follow this Beverley trade.

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What does Lakers' trade for Patrick Beverley mean for future of ... (Sporting News)

After securing a commitment from LeBron James through at least next season, the trade was made with the big picture in mind.

Other potential free agents of note include a host of former Lakers in Josh Hart (player option) Kyle Kuzma (player option), Larry Nance Jr. Could the Lakers buy low on TJ McConnell, who missed 55 games last season and is set to make $8.1 million in the 2022-23 campaign? LA's acquisition of Beverley has caused many to speculate whether or not this is a move made with the idea that Westbrook's days as a Laker are numbered. While Beverley adds an edge to a Lakers team that missed the postseason in 2022, the trade could be much more than what meets the eye. For Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office, there's a two-year clock to rebuild the franchise back into contender status, as James' potential to move on will continue to loom as a threat. With a month remaining until training camp for the 2022-23 season, the Lakers are looking to make the most of what remains of the offseason.

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Los Angeles Lakers acquire guard Patrick Beverley from Utah Jazz (USA TODAY)

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz for Talen-Horton Tucker and Stanley Johnson.

Beverley is on a one-year, $13 million contract, and after next season, the Lakers will have just four players signed for the 2023-24 season (James, Davis, Damian Jones, Max Christie), giving the franchise an opportunity to rebuild the roster next summer. The Lakers get a defensive-minded guard who fits into first-year coach Darvin Ham’s plan to improve on that side of the court. The Los Angeles Lakers acquired guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz for Talen-Horton Tucker and Stanley Johnson, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told USA TODAY Sports.

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NBA trade grades - Where the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz ... (ESPN)

Was it smart for the Los Angeles Lakers to trade for defensive firecracker Patrick Beverley? Kevin Pelton weighs in.

Depending on what happens with Utah's roster between now and the trade deadline, Horton-Tucker could have far more ability to operate with the ball in his hands. On one level, this trade makes a lot of sense for the Jazz. Horton-Tucker could be more of a long-term fit with the Jazz. One of their precious first-round picks wasn't realistic, but the Lakers actually have several second-round picks available. Alas, there's still a bigger question about the Lakers' roster, and dealing for Beverley seems to make it all the more likely Westbrook begins the season elsewhere given their very public and very long-running feud. That gives the Lakers the ability to create $30 million-plus in cap space next summer if they either let Westbrook's contract play out or deal him for other players entering the final seasons of their contracts. Assuming the Lakers fill the open roster spot with a player making the veteran minimum, they'll increase their team salary by about $2 million and their luxury-tax bill by $7 million. That's the kind of investment necessary to give their stars a credible supporting cast, particularly in the wake of LeBron's decision to commit to the Lakers beyond this season Still, Beverley is undoubtedly a positive defender and a better perimeter one than any Lakers player last season. Let's take a look at how Beverley fits with the Lakers and what the Jazz are getting out of this swap, which does not include any draft picks. More than anything, though, the Lakers' season was doomed because of a roster problem: they simply didn't have enough players who were capable at both ends of the court, forcing former coach Frank Vogel to choose between prioritizing offense and defense in filling out lineups. He was dealt twice last summer before landing in Minnesota and will now have been part of Utah's roster for an extended period without ever actually representing the Jazz.

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Pat Beverley vs. Russ Westbrook: Lakers teammates' past beef (Los Angeles Times)

The Lakers' latest acquisition, Patrick Beverley, has a history of on-court animosity with Russell Westbrook, the guard the team wants to unload.

“A lot of people do it throughout the league,” Beverley told reporters that night. “Like, coaching staffs and players, fans, they looked at me way different. “Nobody over there has done anything in this league that would make me pick my eyes up, like, ‘Oh, they’re talking mess. [Russell Westbrook](https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2022-07-29/russell-westbrook-trade-lakers) wanted a timeout. “I don’t go out to try and hurt anybody. “He don’t guard nobody, man.

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Russell Westbrook vs. Patrick Beverley: Lakers' trade with Jazz ... (Sporting News)

It's possible that the Lakers move the former NBA MVP before the start of the 2022-23 season, but for now, Westbrook will be forced to team up with one of ...

When Westbrook and the Thunder met Beverley and the Rockets in the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs, the script had flipped. Westbrook and Beverley shared a few comments with each other after the whistle. Westbrook was eventually diagnosed with a torn meniscus, and he missed the rest of the playoffs. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, had won seven of their last 10 games, pushing them up to the No. The Lakers had lost seven of their last 10 games, dropping them down to No. When asked about the play, Beverley told reporters, "I didn't [feel like it was a flagrant foul]. However, Harden went 0-of-6 from the field against Beverley with four turnovers, per Beverley went for a steal as a timeout was being called and collided with Westbrook's right knee. The Thunder entered the 2013 NBA Playoffs as the No. How did the Westbrook vs. The Lakers will reportedly send Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Jazz as part of the deal, which is expected to be completed on Thursday. And how has it evolved over the past decade?

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Patrick Beverley Agrees With LeBron James Supporting Russell ... (Fadeaway World)

Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley have had beef for a couple of years now, which prompted many fans to troll them and the Los Angeles Lakers for ...

Fortunately, the player is ready to move on and start a new chapter in his career. If that wasn't enough, Beverley appears to join this and bury the hatchet. Westbrook has been linked with a move away from the Lakers since last season, and this summer, things have only gotten worse.

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Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley are on the same team now ... (For The Win)

Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook have had their beef in the past and NBA fans want to know if they can put it behind them.

They were actually trying to [play ball with one another again](https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/06/kyrie-irving-trade-rumors-nets-lakers). [seem to be best friends now](https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/03/lebron-james-scoring-record-draymond-green-golden-state-warriors-los-angeles-lakers). [What a time](https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/12/rockets-clippers-russell-westbrook-patrick-beverley). [they’re also teammates now](https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/08/patrick-beverley-lakers-trade-lebron-james). [Westbrook while making a hustle play](https://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/04/why-russell-westbrooks-injury-isnt-patrick-beverleys-fault). Bu [t they definitely weren’t back in 2017](https://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/11/kevin-durant-russell-westbrook-feud-golden-state-warriors-oklahoma-city-thunder), Or how about Kyrie Irving and LeBron?

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Beverley retourne à L.A... cette fois avec les Lakers (RDS)

Les Lakers de Los Angeles ont finalisé mercredi soir une entente leur permettant d'acquérir le garde Patrick Beverley, du Jazz de l'Utah.

» Sur quoi il a répondu : « Même chose, c'est parti. cette fois avec les LakersNBA jeudi, 25 août 2022.

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Lakers Acquire Patrick Beverley (Lakers.com)

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Talen Horton-Tucker and forward Stanley Johnson.

Across 65 career playoff games (54 starts) with the Timberwolves, Clippers and Rockets, Beverley has averaged 8.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 26.7 minutes per game, while shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc. Beverley (6’1”, 180) averaged 9.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 58 games (54 starts) for the Minnesota Timberwolves last season. A seven-year NBA veteran, Johnson began the 2021-22 season with the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League before signing three separate 10-day contracts with the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson was signed by LA for the remainder of the season on Jan. In 526 career NBA games (438 starts) across 10 seasons with Minnesota (2021-22), LA Clippers (2017-21) and Houston (2012-17), he has averaged 8.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.4 minutes per game, shooting 37.8 percent from 3-point range. “We are thrilled to add Patrick Beverley’s toughness and competitive spirit to our team,” Pelinka said.

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'He's never forgiven him': Ugly incident sparked 'bad blood'... and ... (Fox Sports)

'He's never forgiven him': Ugly incident sparked 'bad blood'... and could force Lakers star out.

I knew this motherf***er; the only thing he did is run around and stuff like that.’ You know, it’s no fun when the rabbit gots the gun now. “The only thing he does is run around.’ So, obviously, I had one bad game. “well my boy is The Real Magician this year.” If one person says one thing, that’s how they take it. “I’m like, ‘What the f***?’ All because of what one person said, and that’s how the media is. Buva reported Westbrook has “never forgiven” Beverley for the knee injury and that the pair have had “bad blood” ever since.

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NBA Trade Grades: Lakers Snag Patrick Beverley From the Jazz (Sports Illustrated)

Los Angeles will acquire the Utah guard for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson.

If the Jazz end up trading Donovan Mitchell, there will be ample chance for Horton-Tucker to soak up possessions on the perimeter and find his footing in an NBA rotation. last season after first joining the team as a COVID-19 replacement player. Beverley is on his third team this offseason after previously [being traded to Utah in the Rudy Gobert deal](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/07/01/rudy-gobert-jazz-timberwolves-trade-grades). (Beverley may even be their most impactful move of the summer so far.) Still, while the trade is solid, it serves as a reminder of LA’s previous mismanagement. The Lakers had a better version of Pat Bev in Alex Caruso. [Russell Westbrook–Kyrie Irving rumors](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/07/20/russell-westbrook-lakers-best-fit-trade-rumors) are seemingly on hold, Los Angeles decided to beef up its backcourt, [ acquiring veteran guard Patrick Beverley from the Jazz in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/08/25/lakers-acquire-patrick-beverley-trade-with-jazz).

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Patrick Beverley returning to Los Angeles with Lakers (Toronto Star)

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Beverley is returning to Los Angeles, this time joining LeBron James and the Lakers.

Johnson began last season with the South Bay Lakers of the NBA’s developmental league before signing three separate 10-day contracts with the big-league club. The 34-year-old guard from Chicago is known for his ferocious defense that makes him popular with home crowds and a thorn to opposing players. “We are thrilled to add Patrick Beverley’s toughness and competitive spirit to our team,” general manager Rob Pelinka said. He ended up in Utah as part of a multi-player deal when the Jazz sent Rudy Gobert to Minnesota in early July. In 48 games, he averaged 6.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists. [Skip Advertisement]

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Skip Bayless Predicts Patrick Beverley And Russell Westbrook ... (Fadeaway World)

The Los Angeles Lakers have finally done it. They have made their first major signing before the start of the 2022-23 NBA season.

The biggest worry that the Lakers have on their hands is how Beverley will adjust to playing together with his longtime rival Russell Westbrook. But wait, that's not the worst thing that the Lakers have to worry about. The Lakers have decided to improve on the defensive end of the court by trading for Utah Jazz point guard Patrick Beverley.

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Patrick Beverley Details Relationship With LeBron James (Sports Illustrated)

Former LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson.

Had the Clippers opted to extend him for similar annual value to what he received from Minnesota, Beverley would likely still be with the Clippers. That said, the team headed a different direction, and will now have to face their former point guard when they play the Lakers. Despite some of his comments over the years that would indicate otherwise, the veteran guard has a close relationship with Lakers star LeBron James.

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Patrick Beverley Trade Makes Russell Westbrook Move More Likely ... (Sports Illustrated)

When the Lakers agreed to trade Talen Horton-Tucker to the Jazz for Patrick Beverley, Los Angeles added two key elements to its team that were missing last ...

And when Darvin Ham took the job as the Lakers head coach, he stated he had a plan for the former ’17 MVP. In June, he opted into his $47.1 million player option for the 2022 to ’23 season. But Beverley’s arrival to Los Angeles reportedly signals the end to the Russell Westbrook story in L.A. We ain’t going to try to curtail his energy. The two guards have also sparred back and forth in news conferences and on social media, with Beverley calling Westbrook “trash” at one point. Per ESPN Stats and Info, the twitchy guard allowed opponents to shoot 41.9% as the closest defender, the second-best percentage within the past five years.

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The Lakers Acquiring Patrick Beverley Makes It More Likely That ... (Fadeaway World)

Russell Westbrook's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers was a huge point of concern over the course of last season. It was clear that his ball-dominant nature ...

Moving Russell Westbrook for pieces by attaching draft compensation to his contract would likely be the optimal scenario, and we'll see if the team is able to find a deal that works. It was clear that his ball-dominant nature was not what the Los Angeles Lakers needed in their No. Russell Westbrook's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers was a huge point of concern over the course of last season.

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Patrick Beverley Reacts to Being Traded to Lakers (Sports Illustrated)

The former Clipper returns to LA, but for the Lakers.

It seems pretty safe to assume that it had been agreed upon for months that the Lakers had some sort of trade in mind for Patrick Beverley, pending the Kyrie Irving situation. Beverley had been hinting for months that he would be open to joining the Lakers. The next day, Patrick Beverley showed his reaction to joining his once hated team.

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