Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal

When the Lakers acquired Patrick Beverley, people had questions. Is he here to replace Westbrook, or supplement him? 

Frankly, Beverley hasn’t done much of either in 2022-23. His three-point shooting has been poor, and he’s never been a strong playmaker.

Unfortunately, the Lakers may have landed Beverley as he’s aging out of his effectiveness. 

With that in mind, if the Lakers intend on keeping Westbrook, they ought to acquire players that complement him. In all likelihood, an athletic guard who’s a knockdown shooter sounds like an ideal addition. 

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That happens to be a perfect description of Beasley. He feels like exactly the type of player the Lakers need. Moreover, his value is low enough that the Lakers could probably acquire him at the low cost of a pick swap. 

Should that be enough for the Spurs to part with Poeltl?