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Minnesota Timberwolves: What the Patrick Beverley trade means

By Dylan Jackson

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JUNE 08: Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers warms up before Game One of the Western Conference second-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on June 8, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JUNE 08: Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers warms up before Game One of the Western Conference second-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on June 8, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired former Clippers and Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Minnesota Timberwolves: What the Patrick Beverley trade means for Minnesota

The Timberwolves are almost certainly going to feel Beverley’s presence both on and off of the court – and his addition could create some interesting lineups for the Timberwolves moving forward.

Following the trade which sent Juan Hernangomez and Jarrett Culver to Memphis, the Timberwolves have added a legitimate rotational player – and have 9-or-so players under contract that could get heavy, reliable minutes this coming season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t adding much if you’re looking purely at counting stats, but they are acquiring a consistent two-way player in exchange for two risky low-level rotational players – both of whom will be coming off of an injury this coming season. Timberwolves general manager is minimizing risk this coming season by trading Hernangomez and Culver for a guard that has been to the playoffs for five of the past six seasons.

The Timberwolves have a solid group of guards which now includes: D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, Anthony Edwards, Jaylen Nowell, and Patrick Beverley. Every one of those players have the capability to shoot well beyond the 3-point line, and Beverley adds a level of defense that was not present before.

While the Timberwolves aren’t exactly getting a All-Star caliber player, they are getting someone that can contribute between 15-25 minutes per game with intensity that has not been felt on the team for a while.

Additionally, getting a veteran presence like Beverley was of the essence following the trade which sent Ricky Rubio to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Taurean Prince and a second-round pick.

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The Timberwolves now have a nine-man rotation of: D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Karl-Anthony Towns, Patrick Beverley, Jaylen Nowell, Taurean Prince, and Naz Reid. That is a level of depth that was missing this past year, that will once again add to the Timberwolves progressing in the Western Conference – possibly making a push for the playoffs (or play-in bracket).

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