Patrick Beverley

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.

The Los Angeles Lakers reached an agreement to trade point guard Patrick Beverley to the TEAM X in exchange for RETURN ASSETS. SOURCE/MORE...

He should slot in as the chief backup to Russell Westbrook following his move to L.A. Beverley, a 2009 second-round pick, started his pro career in Europe before making his NBA debut with the Houston Rockets during the 2012-13 season. Beverley represents a low-risk addition for the Lakers. We kind of gave the fans something to be happy about." We kind of revamped the environment there. [Shams Charania](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1562641398263738368) of The Athletic and Stadium.

The Tuesday news that the Nets are moving forward with their current superstar Kevin Durant has killed any chance of the Lakers landing Kyrie Irving in a ...

Those are the types of guys, if you can get two or three rotation players, plug onto your team, kind of get better with the sum of the parts, those are the types of moves you're going to see the Lakers try to make." Utah is one of the few teams that could be convinced to bring in Russ, buy him out, and move on with the Lakers 2027 and 2029 draft picks for the trouble. The Tuesday news that the Nets are moving forward with their current superstar Kevin Durant has killed any chance of the Lakers landing Kyrie Irving in a trade this summer.

After a disappointing 2020-21 season, the Lakers are reportedly trading Talen Horton-Tucker to the Utah Jazz for Patrick Beverley.

In the year prior, he was a 41.4% shooter in the same situations and catch-and-shoot jumpers have been a strength throughout his entire career with last season being the outlier. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com) are reportedly nearing a deal to trade Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the [Utah Jazz](https://www.slcdunk.com) for Patrick Beverley. He’s a 3-time All-Defensive Team honoree, the most recent of those coming in the 2019-20 season. You can follow Jacob on Twitter at [@JacobRude](https://twitter.com/JacobRude). It’s a drastic fall from grace for a player that once was seen as the promising future of the franchise. The two are longtime enemies of one another — including Still, his inability to develop a reliable jumper severely hindered his development, especially when tasked so often with playing alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Back in May, Beverley said he “ For a Lakers team that greatly lacked shooting and defense, landing a strong spot-up shooter and a feisty defender in Beverley is a great move. [last season in Minnesota when the two exchanged words](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2022/3/16/22982379/russell-westbrook-responds-timberwolves-trash-talk-patrick-beverley-video-karl-anthony-towns) — and it’s hard to imagine them being on the same roster when the season starts, only further adding fuel to the fire that Westbrook could be dealt. [as an untouchable piece in a Kyle Lowry trade years ago](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021/3/23/22347765/lakers-trade-rumors-kentavious-caldwell-pope-talen-horton-tucker-untouchable), THT is now part of a package in a trade to bring in a veteran point guard in Beverley. It ends a tumultuous tenure for THT in Los Angeles, one that [had really high highs](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/1/6/21042009/talen-horton-tucker-wants-next-lakers-nba-anthony-davis-frank-vogel-klutch-south-bay-g-league) and [really low lows](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2022/2/1/22913629/talen-horton-tucker-lakers-nba-trade-deadline-marginal-asset-jerami-grant).

In a straight-up swap, the Lakers beef up with three-time All-Defensive Team member Patrick Beverley from the Jazz in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and ...

In his lone season in Los Angeles, he put up 6.7 points and 3.2 assists. Beverley finally reached the NBA in January 2013 with the Rockets, and he spent five seasons in Houston. He owns career marks of 6.3 points and 3.1 assists. Beverley never played for the Lakers, as his rights were immediately dealt to the Heat, but he didn’t play for Miami either. For his career, he has averages of 8.8 points, 3.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 526 games (428 starts). Last month, he was dealt to the Jazz in the trade that sent center

The Lakers are acquiring veteran point guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Talen Horton-Tucker and forward Stanley Johnson.

However, the Lakers became more open to the idea of trading Horton-Tucker when he became their only tradable asset during last season's free-fall. The Lakers obviously made this move in an attempt to contend this season. Los Angeles had previously resisted the idea of trading the 21-year-old Horton-Tucker, The veteran guard is a three-time All-Defensive Team selection and is an experienced playoff performer, having started 54 of his 65 career games in the playoffs. The 34-year-old guard previously played for the Clippers for four seasons from 2017 until 2021 before he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves last offseason. To top it off, Beverley seemed to potentially hint at a looming trade to the Lakers on Aug.

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Last season, the Mavs had 23-year-old Wright on a two-way contract. His best playoff moment as a Maverick came in the 2020 “Orlando Bubble” playoffs. In Dallas, Porzingis recorded single-game career highs in the following categories: minutes played (45), rebounds (18), assists (7), field goal attempts (28), 3-point attempts (14), 3-pointers made (8), and free throws made (12). Christian Wood was the Mavs’ splashy offseason acquisition, but McGee is going to help out a lot as well with his lob catching and shot blocking. “Bill Russell’s unparalleled success on the court and pioneering civil rights activism deserve to be honored in a unique and historic way. [Dallas Mavericks](https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/brooklyn-nets-kevin-durant-request-trade-dallas-mavs-luka-doncic-rumors) potentially get involved in the Durant sweepstakes? Given their lack of draft assets, a [trade for Kyrie Irving](https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-trade-rumors-kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-kevin-durant) would be much more feasible and fill an immediate need. The iconic Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer will be the first player to have his number retired across the NBA," the league said in an He became the youngest player in NBA history to hit a playoff buzzer-beater. [Shams Charania](https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1558182444267864064?s=21&t=4c2CoHXg5NANfQQKETw0fg), former [Dallas Mavericks](https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-jason-kidd-coach-of-year-odds-offseason) center Willie Cauley-Stein is signing a one-year deal with the [Houston Rockets](https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-christian-wood-interview-houston-rockets-trade). We are focusing on basketball, with one collective goal in mind: build a lasting franchise to bring a championship to Brooklyn." According to multiple reports, the Los Angeles Lakers are trading Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Jazz for Beverley.

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.

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).

The Jazz and Lakers reportedly agreed to a trade that'll send Patrick Beverley to L.A. while Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson are headed to Utah.

The late summer deal helps Utah inch closer to their rebuild after acquiring Horton-Tucker; the franchise is reportedly expected to remain active on the trade market and will likely still be seeking a trade partner for Donovan Mitchell. His expiring deal will give the Lakers significant salary-cap space to build around Davis and James, who will be the only players on the Lakers’ books in 2023-24. First-year Coach Darvin Ham has made it clear that his main priority other than revitalzing confidence with Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis is to improve the Lakers’ defensive standing.

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.

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.

APRIL 24, 2013: Westbrook suffered a season-ending knee injury in the first round of the 2013 playoffs when Beverley collided with him in an attempt to steal ...

MARCH 11, 2014: In their very next meeting, Beverley tried to slap the ball out of Westbrook’s hands while Russ was gesturing for a timeout. APRIL 24, 2013: Westbrook suffered a season-ending knee injury in the first round of the 2013 playoffs when Beverley collided with him in an attempt to steal the ball. After engaging in a near-decade long beef, Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley are now teammates.

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.

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?

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.

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly will acquire Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson.

And, of course, Beverley’s [heated history](https://lebronwire.usatoday.com/lists/lakers-patrick-beverley-feels-russell-westbrook-damaged-his-career/) with Westbrook is well-documented, which should make for an intriguing fit. Los Angeles signed Stanley Johnson to a [LeBron James](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/nba-rumors-lebron-james-lakers-agree-two-year-971-million-extension), Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook as the team looks to bounce back after a disappointing campaign in which they failed to qualify for the playoffs.

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.

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.

'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.

He was included as part of the Rudy Gobert trade in July that sent the center to Minnesota in exchange for Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro ...

In 60 games last year, Horton-Tucker averaged 10.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 26.9% from deep. The deal will mark the second time this offseason that the veteran Beverley will be traded. He has one year remaining on his contract, and will make $13 million next season. He averaged 9.2 points and 4.6 assists per game while shooting 34.3% on three-point attempts. Horton-Tucker, 21, was a second-round pick in 2019 who developed into a role player during the Lakers’ championship season in 2020. This will be Beverley’s third different team in as many seasons.

The Golden State Warriors rival, the Los Angeles Lakers, traded Talen Horton-Tucker for veteran point guard Patrick Beverley.

Having a potentially healthy LeBron James and Anthony Davis might get them close, but it’s unlikely to get them close enough. But while it’s a good move, it’s not a needle mover. Fans were just poking fun at the Lakers for trading a player their fanbase had compared to Poole for something relatively small. He’s a decent three-point shooter, a solid ball-handler, and a highly-intelligent player. And on Wednesday they took a step to upgrade their roster, trading Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the [Utah Jazz](https://www.slcdunk.com) in exchange for veteran point guard Patrick Beverley. No picks involved in the deal, per sources.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)

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.

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.