Patrick Beverley may soon be signed by the Chicago Bulls, according to reports on the ESPN and The Athletic.
Reports suggest moves are on to create space for Beverley, which will require the Bulls to waive a player.
Among the most dogged defenders in the NBA, the 34-year-old Beverley joined the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the season, but on February 9 he was shipped in a four-team trade to the Orlando Magic, who then agreed to a contract buyout.
In 45 games (all starts) for the Lakers, Beverley averaged 6.4 points per game, his lowest average since his first NBA season in 2012-13. He added 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
Beverley has career averages of 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game across 571 games (483 starts) for the Houston Rockets (2012-13 to 2016-17), Los Angeles Clippers (2017-18 to 2020-21), Minnesota Timberwolves (2021-22) and Lakers.
The Bulls are struggling to make the play-in tournament, placed 11th currently in the Eastern Conference.
(With agency inputs)
