Could a Patrick Beverley reunion be in the Timberwolves’ future?

It’s no secret that former Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley was a crucial piece to a team that won 46 games and reached the playoffs for the first time in four years last season. He may not have been the best player on the roster, but no would would deny his vibrant spirit helped cultivate a winning culture in Minnesota.

Whether it was emphatically celebrating causing an opponent turnover, enthusiastically hyping up his teammates from the bench, or jumping on top of the scorer’s table after the play-in win over the Clippers, Pat Bev’s impact was felt from the beginning of the season to the end of it. As a result, many fans were disappointed when he was traded to Utah in the Rudy Gobert deal.

Beverley Has Spoken Highly of Minnesota

But recently, there’s been a few signs to suggest that Beverley and the Timberwolves could eventually reunite someday. Back in July, he was asked if he was surprised when he was traded from the Wolves to the Jazz. Beverley answered by saying it didn’t come as a surprise because he knows it’s a business.

“We did some great things in Minnesota. We revamped the environment there and gave the fans something to be happy about,” he said.

Clearly, Pat Bev’s time with the Wolves ended on good terms and it sounds like he’s proud of what he accomplished there. But if that wasn’t enough, he went on Instagram live last week and refuted claims that Minnesota didn’t do him right by trading him.

“It took me five months to make 13 million dollars. Y’all can say they did me wrong, I say they did me right. I appreciate Minnesota,” said Beverley.

Would A Reunion Work?

With all that said, it certainly seems like Beverley would have interest in a potential return to the team sometime in the future. If it does happen, it wouldn’t be possible until next offseason, since NBA rules prohibit a player that was traded during the offseason to return to that team until after the following season.

But if the two parties still have mutual interest next summer, there’s no reason to think it couldn’t happen. Beverley, or ‘Mr. 94 feet,’ remains one of the best defensive guards in the league. Getting his perimeter defense back would be a major win for Minnesota.

Beverley is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2023, so the Jazz (or whatever team he plays for in 2022-23) won’t be able to match any offers he receives.

Pat Bev’s gritty on-court demeanor and veteran leadership gave the Timberwolves an edge and created the start of what could become something special for the organization. Perhaps getting him back could be the next chapter in that story.