Apr 21, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) signals his team against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter during game one of the three round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Patrick Beverley Being Acquired From Jazz For Talen Horton-Tucker & Stanley Johnson

Originally posted on Lakers Nation | By Daniel Starkand | Last updated 9/5/22

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear all offseason that they are looking to upgrade their roster, although their top option in Kyrie Irving is no longer available.

The Brooklyn Nets came out and said that both Kevin Durant and Irving will be returning for the 2022-23 season, leaving the Lakers to search elsewhere for the roster upgrades they seek.

One player the Lakers have been linked to seemingly all offseason is Patrick Beverley as he was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Utah Jazz in the Rufy Gobert deal. With the Jazz about to enter a rebuild, they have no use for their veterans like Beverley.

It appears Beverley was the Lakers’ top target as according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Lakers are trading Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson to the Jazz for him.

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

Lakers and Jazz are expected to finalize the deal on Thursday morning, delivering Beverley to LA after a brief stayover with Jazz. No picks involved in the deal, per sources. https://t.co/s4FjjrHu4q

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 25, 2022