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Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves, who acquired Patrick Beverley last year, only to include him in the package they traded for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, know firsthand of Beverley’s value that goes way beyond the box score. Since making the 2004 Western Conference Finals, the Timberwolves only made the playoffs once before the […]

Apparently, Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley guested on Draymond Green’s podcast hours before the Golden State Warriors veteran ended up punching Jordan Poole during practice. Beverley came in late for his guest appearance on the podcast and he had another engagement afterward. As it turns out, the fact that Pat Bev was rushing throughout […]

Patrick Beverley’s apparent Chris Paul obsession has not dwindled by any means. The new Los Angeles Lakers’ pesky guard recently shared an NSFW take on defending CP3 on his podcast, per Legion Hoops on Twitter. “Until he retires or until my f****n ankles pop, I’m hounding his a**,” Beverley said in reference to playing defense […]

It’s no secret that Patrick Beverley feels slighted by the fact that he’s never won the Defensive Player of the Year award. The Los Angeles Lakers veteran firmly believes that he’s the best defender in the entire NBA, which is why he feels that it’s a travesty that he’s been snubbed for the DPOY title […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took another preseason loss on Wednesday as they were dealt with a 119-115 loss courtesy of the Phoenix Suns. LA is now 0-2 following a 105-75 blowout loss in their preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Despite the slow start, however, Lakers newcomer Patrick Beverley isn’t sweating it. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ guard Patrick Beverley is following in Draymond Green’s footsteps and starting a podcast. He made the announcement on Twitter and joked that it was because he couldn’t say no to the money. Yea couldn’t say No💰💰💰sheesh https://t.co/WruKNfbCOZ — Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) October 4, 2022 NBA Central shared a video of Patrick Beverley’s […]

One week into Los Angeles Lakers training camp, it’s time to check in on the juiciest early-season storyline surrounding the team: Will Russell Westbrook be the Lakers’ starting point guard when their season tips off at the Chase Center on Oct. 18? We’ve learned some notable items about the 2022-23 Lakers thus far. LeBron James, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are already starting to feel the intensity of Patrick Beverley before the 2022-23 NBA season could even start. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, the veteran point guard revealed how he’s already racking up wins in Lakers training camp. “My team has been winning a lot. … Competition wise, I’ve been a part […]

Los Angeles Lakers offseason acquisition Patrick Beverley recently discussed an underrated element of LeBron James’ game. We all know that LeBron is a fantastic scorer and possesses incredible athleticism. But Beverley revealed the aspect of James’ game that makes him ‘one of the best’, per Mike Trudell. “It’s just high IQ basketball,” Beverley said. “Knowing […]

On Monday, Patrick Beverley made a shocking revelation about Los Angeles Lakers teammate Russell Westbrook being one of his best friends in the NBA. This came as a surprise to many considering how these two were considered to be fierce rivals on the basketball court. A day later, Westbrook himself echoed his new teammate’s sentiments. […]

It’s no secret that Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley don’t like each other very much. As it turns out, however, the beef between the two Los Angeles Lakers teammate might actually be a thing of the past. In a recent interview, Beverley revealed a never-before-heard story involving his own sister and Russ. Apparently, it was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back! Sort of. Months after their historically underwhelming 2021-22 season wrapped up, the newish-looking Lakers took their first public steps towards ridding the bitter taste left in their mouths from a 33-49 campaign. “Last year was what it was,” said first-year coach Darvin Ham. “This year, we’ve turned the page. […]

LeBron James has had his fair share of moments with new Los Angeles Lakers teammate Patrick Beverley. LeBron knows what Pat Bev is all about, and this is exactly one of the reasons why the Lakers brought him to the team this offseason. LeBron is also well aware of the fact, however, that this man […]

One of the main concerns about Patrick Beverley heading to the Los Angeles Lakers was his relationship with Russell Westbrook. Beverley and Westbrook were previously known as players who did not get along with one another. However, Beverley’s latest claim may shock fans, per Dave McMenamin. “Patrick Beverley told ESPN that Russell Westbrook has been […]

The arrival of Dennis Schroder to the team seems to have further complicated Russell Westbrook’s current stature with the Los Angeles Lakers. This follows LA’s decision to bring in Patrick Beverley via trade, as the team now appears to have an overabundance of options for their frontcourt. Could Russ be the odd man out here? […]

Before the Los Angeles Lakers signed Dennis Schroder on a one-year deal, they apparently already have a vision on how to utilize him alongside his fellow new acquisition in Patrick Beverley. It has been reported earlier how the Lakers’ lineup would look like, with Schroder and Russell Westbrook as the lead guards while Beverley and […]

After trading for Patrick Beverley and signing Dennis Schroder to a one-year deal, the Los Angeles Lakers are now facing a bigger question: how do they plan to use the plethora of guards that they have now? Beverley and Schroder join a Lakers backcourt that is composed of Russell Westbrook, Kendrick Nunn, Austin Reaves and […]

Patrick Beverley is one of those players whom fans hate when he’s on the opposing bench, but love when he’s donning their colors. The Los Angeles Lakers and its fans will certainly be welcoming Beverley’s tenacity and personality despite spending a considerable number of years with intracity rivals Los Angeles Clippers. Beverley will surely go […]

During his unveiling as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Patrick Beverley was asked to share his thoughts about playing alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In true Pat Bev fashion, the veteran savagely responded by saying that it’s the other way around — that LeBron and AD are going to be playing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be taking the court in style in 2022-23. The team is set to wear the classic purple again, unveiling their Statement Edition threads on Thursday, with Patrick Beverley showcasing the look: Purple base & Gold details Introducing the 2022-23 Statement Edition@bibigoUSA x #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/8uitexSjqX — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September […]

Day 1 on the job officially started for new Los Angeles Lakers recruit Patrick Beverley on Tuesday. The veteran guard finally got to dawn the purple and gold as he put on his Lakers jersey for the first time. For some reason, Pat Bev in the purple & gold just feels right. The Lakers posted […]

To say that Patrick Beverley is happy to have joined the Los Angeles Lakers this summer would be an understatement. So much so, that Beverley even hosted an epic party to celebrate his return to the city. Beverley gave an epic message to kick off the festivities. As expected, the veteran guard was amazingly eloquent […]

ESPN’s NBA guru Brian Windhorst made huge waves earlier this summer when he prophetically predicted the Utah Jazz’s blockbuster trade deal for Rudy Gobert. Not too many folks out there saw that deal coming, but somehow, Windhorst knew all along that there was something brewing. What the renowned broadcaster cannot foresee, however, is a bright […]

Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook looked like old friends on Tuesday during the former’s unveiling as the latest member of the Los Angeles Lakers. We all know the bitter history between these two now-former arch-rivals, but it seems that they’ve put their beef behind them now that they’re on the same squad. Skip Bayless isn’t […]

Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley, now both of the Los Angeles Lakers, have had a long history of beef between them. Everything began in the 2013 playoffs when Beverley, then of the Houston Rockets, dove in for a loose ball and straight onto Westbrook’s knee. Westbrook tore his meniscus which ended the Oklahoma City Thunder’s […]

Patrick Beverley is excited about pairing up with Russell Westbrook on the Los Angeles Lakers’ backcourt, as well as playing alongside LeBron James. After all, he knows they can be dangerous when they click. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday after practice, Beverley revealed how he sees himself thriving alongside Westbrook. Darvin Ham already has a […]

The one thing you cannot fault Patrick Beverley for is his confidence. This man exudes self-belief, and this is one of the things that has allowed him to reach the heights that he has today. Beverley was unveiled by the Los Angeles Lakers as the team’s newest recruit on Tuesday and the event did not […]

It looks like Patrick Beverley is fitting in nicely with the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only is he feeling “19” again, but he is also adjusting well when it comes to the media. If you want any proof, then look no further than his recent interaction with a Lakers reporter after Tuesday’s practice. When asked […]

Patrick Beverley is without a doubt one of the most polarizing individuals in all of the NBA. He’s the type that you love if he’s on your team, and you just despise him when he’s not. Most Los Angeles Lakers fans likely feel this way now that they have no other choice but to welcome […]

When Patrick Beverley was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, it seemed to signal, once and for all, the end of Russell Westbrook’s inauspicious tenure with his hometown franchise. For one thing, Beverley is another starting-caliber 34-year-old point guard on the final year of his contract — and a better fit alongside LeBron James and […]

Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook can’t stand each other. There’s just no way these two can get along now that they’re on the same team with the Los Angeles Lakers. Right? Well, it seems like this might not actually be the case. Beverley spoke to the press on Monday following a practice session with his […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham remains optimistic that longtime rivals and first-time teammates Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley can thrive on the court together — and he might even start both 34-year-old point guards. Well, only if they play defense. Ham and Westbrook were on-hand at the Lakers practice facility on Tuesday as […]

To say that things have turned from bad to worse for Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook this summer would be a complete understatement. The former league MVP is now dealing with another blow after his NBA 2K23 rating was released. 78. That’s how low the folks over at 2K have rated Russ ahead of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are without a doubt one of the most high-profile teams in all of sports. As such, being a new member of the squad does take a bit of getting used to. Just ask new Lakers recruit Patrick Beverley. The 34-year-old recently took to Twitter to express his true feelings about the […]

Could the Los Angeles Lakers really open the 2022-23 NBA season with Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley side-by-side — in the same lineup? Apparently, that’s the vision of first-year head coach Darvin Ham. According to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein, Beverley and Westbrook — two point guards and long-running nemeses — have already begun the […]

Kendrick Perkins believes that Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley could be a force to be reckoned with now that they’re about to share the same backcourt for the Los Angeles Lakers. Well, Big Perk’s ESPN co-host Stephen A. Smith clearly isn’t in the same boat. Smith and Perkins disagree quite a lot, and this is […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers pulled the trigger on a trade deal that brought Patrick Beverley to Hollywood, many were quick to point out that it should only be a matter of time before Russell Westbrook is moved. Trade rumors surrounding Russ have been running rife throughout the offseason, and for some, this recent development […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finally made a win-now move in hopes of maximizing the twilight of LeBron James’ career. Why? Not because Patrick Beverley was their most prized prospective target on the trade block, but due to a pair of developments that reportedly increased the front office’s sense of urgency with the 2022-23 season fast […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Patrick Beverley, many believe it is the beginning of the end for Russell Westbrook in LA. After all, how can the two guards with a longstanding beef be able to play with each other? Kendrick Perkins, however, thinks the Lakers should give the Westbrook-Beverley duo a chance since […]