Through just 42 games (although it probably took much less than that), Patrick Beverley has become the heart and soul of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ top-10 defense.
Beverley was traded to the Wolves from the Memphis Grizzlies (a team he never actually played for), in exchange for former No. 6 overall pick Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangomez.
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Patrick Beverley to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangomez, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 17, 2021
After being on a solidified playoff contender in the Los Angeles Clippers for four seasons, Beverley was sent to Minnesota (not exactly LA, in many ways).