Grading the Los Angeles Lakers trade for Patrick Beverley

The NBA finalized the trade sending Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Utah Jazz and Patrick Beverley to Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers need more shooting, secondary play-making/ball-handling at the point guard spot and defensive tenacity. The team also needs more role players. Darvin Ham has preached the importance of two-way roleplayers. Los Angles had to throw in a minimum contract to make the deal work. It's a tough pill to swallow for fans. Horton Tucker is a 21-year-old homegrown product, a member of the 2020 title team and the fourth-highest paid player on the Lakers team. Johnson is 26-years- old and came off a solid season for a 33-win team, but he's also a former lottery pick with a career 30% three-point percentage and limited offensive skillset.

Patrick Beverley was hired by LA Lakers. He hasn't mentioned THT's name since being hired.

Patrick Beverley was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Rob Pelinka is excited about Beverly's toughness and competitive spirit.

Patrick Beverley was traded to Los Angeles Lakers. He will play with Russell Westbrook.