NBA trade rumors: A home run Patrick Beverley trade for Lakers, Wolves

With the trade deadline a month away the NBA rumors have started to heat up. One of the most prominent teams in the rumor mill is the Los Angeles Lakers, especially with the team’s hot play as of late that has sparked new hope in the franchise.

Patrick Beverley has long been discussed as a potential trade chip for the Lakers with his fit not working as well as expected thus far. It seems on the outside that Beverley wouldn’t mind being moved from the Lakers, either. Beverley reportedly “definitely” wants to go back to Minnesota if he is moved in any capacity this season.

Since Beverley enjoyed a short stint with the Utah Jazz in between, the Lakers could trade him back to the Timberwolves without the re-acquire clause getting in the way. A two-team trade between the two parties is hard to work out but it becomes much easier once you include a third team.

A home run Patrick Beverley trade for the Lakers and Timberwolves:

This is a lot to digest and some fans may look at this deal and instantly scoff. However, there is a compelling argument for all three teams involved in this trade on why they would say yes to this deal.

The Lakers are probably the easiest team to explain as they have the fewest pieces moved in the trade. But getting the San Antonio Spurs involved is still key. On the following pages, we will break down why all three teams would say yes to this trade, starting with LA.