The Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers were both teams who were pegged as having the potential to make noise this NBA offseason. In fact, the Jazz have already gotten started.

They traded 3x Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In exchange, they received Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, Walker Kessler, Patrick Beverley, and four first-round picks.

One of those things is not like the other. Beverley feels like an odd man out in the return. All of the other incoming players are young, and the intent of the package was largely to receive picks.

If we were in a position to advise the veteran point guard, we’d tell him not to unpack his bags.

LATEST NBA NEWS AND RUMORS: Los Angeles Lakers Among Trade Candidates For Utah Jazz Guard Patrick Beverley

With that said, plenty of aspiring contenders should be interested in Beverley. He’s one of the best defensive guards in the entire NBA. Opposing players hate going against him, and that’s precisely why you want him on your squad.

The Lakers, in spite of a horrific 2021-22 season, will aspire to contend in 2022-23. Here’s a deal that lands them Beverley.