Jazz trade Patrick Beverley to Lakers for two players

Guard Patrick Beverley has been traded once again this offseason. Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Jazz trade Patrick Beverley to Lakers for Talen Horton-Tucker, Stanley Johnson

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 8/25/22

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a huge trade that will deliver them one of their former rivals.

The Lakers and Utah Jazz are finalizing a deal that will send Patrick Beverley to the Lakers for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson.

Not only is the acquisition of Beverley a big one, but the Lakers also got rid of a few players who did not seem destined to be part of their rotation.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in advanced talks on a trade to acquire Utah Jazz guard Patrick Beverley for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson, sources tell ESPN. Deal could be finalized as soon as Thursday.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 25, 2022

When I projected the Lakers’ rotation a few weeks ago, I had been hearing that THT and Stanley Johnson were likely on the outside looking in. With that perspective, the Lakers added a battle-tested 3-and-D guard who can fit in as a starter or bench player. It’s an upgrade. https://t.co/AnMzVDGtg7

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) August 25, 2022

The bottom line is that adding Beverley is a huge move for the Lakers.

The 34-year-old guard is known as a defensive-minded player who is a pest on the court. He’s the type of player you hate if he’s on the other team but love if he is on your team.

During his time with the Clippers, Beverley often clashed with the Lakers and downplayed their status as a top contender. Now he will be joining them and hoping to lead them to a championship.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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