It wasn’t the sexy, franchise-altering move fans were clamoring for, but the Minnesota Timberwolves improved significantly on the fringes by trading for Patrick Beverley. The veteran point guard is known for his tenacious defense, questionable antics, and non-stop motor. While Beverley has often been one of the most reviled players in the league, I expect him to quickly become a fan favorite.
From a roster-building standpoint, this move feels almost too good to be true. To bring in Beverley, the Timberwolves sent Juancho Hernangomez and Jarrett Culver to the Memphis Grizzlies. Culver and Hernangomez were two of Gersson Rosas’s first moves as President of Basketball Operations, so him willingly moving off of them is both surprising and incredibly encouraging.