Patrick Beverley
Patrick Beverley | |
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| Born | July 12, 1988 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | NBA player known for defensive skills; three-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection |
Patrick Beverley (born July 12, 1988) is an American professional basketball athlete who most recently competed for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Ligat HaAl and the EuroCup. Originating from Chicago's West Side, Beverley played collegiate basketball with the Arkansas Razorbacks. His professional journey commenced internationally, featuring stints in Ukraine, Greece, and Russia before making his NBA debut with the Houston Rockets in January 2013.
Following four and a half seasons in Houston, Beverley was included in the 2017 trade to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the deal acquiring Chris Paul. During his four-year tenure with the Clippers, he contributed significantly to their inaugural Conference Finals run. His NBA career also includes periods with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, and Milwaukee Bucks. Known for his aggressive defensive approach, Beverley is a three-time selection to the NBA All-Defensive Team and has been involved in multiple notable on-court confrontations.
High school career
Raised in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood on the city's West Side, Beverley attended Waubonsie Valley High School during his freshman year before transferring to John Marshall Metropolitan High School, also located on the West Side. In his senior year, he led the state by averaging 37.3 points per game and earned Co-Player of the Year honors. Additionally, Beverley participated in the prestigious Roundball Classic, a national high school All-Star event held at Chicago's United Center.
College career
During his freshman season with the Arkansas Razorbacks (2006–07), Beverley posted averages of 13.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. He ranked sixth in the SEC for steals and third for free throw accuracy (.812). His performance earned him SEC Newcomer of the Year recognition by the Associated Press, SEC Freshman of the Year honors from coaches, as well as selections to the SEC All-Freshman team and second-team All-SEC.
In his sophomore campaign (2007–08), Beverley started 33 out of 35 games, leading Arkansas in rebounds (6.6 per game), steals (1.3 per game), and three-point shooting percentage (.378). He was second on the team in scoring (12.1 points per game) and third in assists (2.4 per game), positioning himself as a contender for both the Wooden Award and Naismith Award.
In August 2008, Beverley was declared academically ineligible for the 2008–09 season due to an integrity violation involving submission of a paper authored by another individual. Opting not to sit out his suspension, he engaged an agent and embarked on a professional career overseas. Beverley has since admitted responsibility for this error and acknowledged that playing abroad served as his form of penalty.
BC Dnipro (2008–2009)
At age 20, in October 2008, Beverley signed a one-year contract valued slightly above six figures with Ukrainian club Dnipro. The agreement contained no buyout provision, enabling him to depart freely after completing the season. Over 46 games, he averaged 16.7 points, 7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1.3 blocks per contest while also participating in both the Ukrainian Basketball League All-Star Game and Slam Dunk Contest.
Olympiacos Piraeus (2009–2010)
Beverley was picked 42nd overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers and subsequently traded to the Miami Heat. After being released from Miami’s final roster, he signed with Greek club Olympiacos Piraeus in August 2009. He played a role in Olympiacos securing the 2010 Greek Cup title and advancing to the finals of both the EuroLeague and Greek League. Across 19 EuroLeague appearances, he averaged 2.7 points and 1.9 rebounds; in 22 Greek League matches, his averages were 4.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists.
Spartak St. Petersburg (2011–2012)
In January 2011, Beverley joined Spartak St. Petersburg for the remainder of that season, later extending his contract through 2014 with an option for the 2014–15 season. On January 28, 2012, he posted a personal best of 38 points during a double-overtime defeat.
Beverley earned the title of EuroCup MVP for the 2011–12 campaign after guiding Spartak to the EuroCup semifinals with a leading league record of 13–3. He topped the competition in steals (1.9 per game), ranked second in performance index rating, and was distinguished as the shortest player averaging more than four rebounds per contest. He led his squad in scoring, steals, and index rating while placing second in rebounds, assists, and three-pointers made.
In July 2012, Beverley declared he would not continue with Spartak for the next season; however, Spartak maintained he was contractually obligated to stay unless an NBA opportunity arose. He remained part of Spartak during part of the 2012–13 season before departing in December to join the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets (2013–2017)
On January 7, 2013, Beverley inked a three-year contract worth $1.985 million with Houston and was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League. After a week there, he made his NBA debut on January 15, recording three points, one assist, and one steal in less than two minutes off the bench. On February 23, he achieved a career-high 15 points including three three-pointers during a narrow loss to the Washington Wizards. In his rookie NBA season, Beverley averaged 5.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 0.90 steals across 41 games. During the playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he started Game 2 and posted 16 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block; he matched this scoring output again in Game 4 to help stave off elimination despite the Rockets falling in six games.
The following season (2013–14) was hampered by injuries; Beverley appeared in 56 games after undergoing hand surgery that caused him to miss fourteen contests. He recorded his first career game with at least 20 points on February 23 and repeated this feat on April 12. That year, he earned a place on the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.
On February 14, 2015, Beverley captured victory in the NBA All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge after rallying from behind in both semifinal and final rounds. Unfortunately, on March 30 he was ruled out for the remainder of that season due to a left wrist injury.
Beverley re-signed with Houston on July 9, 2015, agreeing to a four-year contract worth $23 million. Although named to compete in the 2016 Skills Challenge, he withdrew because of an ankle injury. On March 18 that year, he tallied a season-best performance with 18 points and a career-high ten assists in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, then surpassed his scoring mark with a career-high of 22 points on March 31 during a loss to the Chicago Bulls.
On October 22, 2016, Beverley underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee causing him to miss three weeks. After sitting out the first eleven games of the season, he returned on November 17 contributing effectively with eleven points and three blocks in limited minutes during a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. On December 7, he came close to his first triple-double posting ten points, seven rebounds, and twelve assists (tying his career high) in a win over Los Angeles Lakers. He nearly achieved another triple-double on December 21 with season highs of eighteen points and nine rebounds alongside nine assists during a triumph over the Phoenix Suns. On April 2, 2017, Beverley set a new career scoring high by putting up twenty-six points again versus Phoenix. In playoff action on April 16 against Oklahoma City, he posted playoff career-best figures with twenty-one points and ten rebounds in Game 1.
At season’s conclusion, Beverley earned selection to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, becoming only the fourth player in franchise history to receive this distinction and first since Scottie Pippen accomplished it in the 1998–99 season. Additionally, he was honored with the NBA Hustle Award recognizing his relentless defensive effort and intensity.
Los Angeles Clippers (2017–2021)
On June 28, 2017, the Los Angeles Clippers obtained Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell, Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Lou Williams, Kyle Wiltjer, and a 2018 first-round draft pick from the Houston Rockets in exchange for Chris Paul. Beverley made his Clippers debut on October 19, 2017, contributing 10 points in a 108–92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. After experiencing soreness in his right knee during the preseason, he missed five games in November and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the season on November 22 following arthroscopic lateral meniscus repair and microfracture surgery.
On January 27, 2019, Beverley recorded a near triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in a 122–108 win against the Sacramento Kings. In the first round of the playoffs versus the Golden State Warriors, he posted consecutive games with 14 rebounds each. Beverley re-signed with the Clippers on July 12, 2019, agreeing to a three-year deal.
During Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns on July 3, 2021, Beverley was suspended for one game following an altercation where he pushed Chris Paul. The Clippers lost that contest, bringing their season to an end. This suspension made Beverley the first player since Andrew Bynum in the 2011 NBA playoffs to have a penalty extend into the subsequent season for conduct on the court.
Minnesota Timberwolves (2021–2022)
Beverley was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on August 16, 2021, along with Daniel Oturu and Rajon Rondo in exchange for Eric Bledsoe. Shortly after, on August 25, Memphis sent Beverley to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangómez. He appeared in his first game for Minnesota on October 23, tallying five points, three rebounds, and six assists during a 96–89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. On January 3, 2022, Beverley matched his career-best with 12 assists while adding 11 points and three rebounds in a 122–104 victory against his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers. Two days later, he notched a season-high of 20 points along with four rebounds and six assists in a 98–90 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
On February 16, Beverley secured a one-year contract extension worth $13 million with Minnesota. On March 14, he contributed 20 points, four rebounds, and eight assists in a high-scoring 149–139 triumph over the San Antonio Spurs.
After helping secure a play-in tournament victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, Beverley added seven points, eleven rebounds, and three assists as the Timberwolves clinched their first playoff berth since 2018. They were matched up against the Memphis Grizzlies in the opening round. In Game 4 on April 23, he posted 17 points, five rebounds, and two blocks in an important win. Minnesota ultimately fell in six games with Beverley averaging 11 points and 4.8 assists per contest throughout the series.
Los Angeles Lakers (2022–2023)
On July 6, 2022, Beverley was part of a trade package sent to the Utah Jazz that included Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, draft rights to Walker Kessler, four future first-round picks, and a pick swap in exchange for Rudy Gobert. Subsequently, on August 25, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Stanley Johnson and Talen Horton-Tucker. Beverley’s Lakers debut occurred on October 18 when he scored three points during a 123–109 loss to the Golden State Warriors. On November 24, he received a suspension spanning three games after shoving Deandre Ayton amid an on-court confrontation.
On February 9, 2023, Beverley was involved in a four-team trade that sent him to the Orlando Magic alongside transactions involving the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets. Just three days later, he agreed to a contract buyout with Orlando and was subsequently waived.
Chicago Bulls (2023)
On February 21, 2023, Beverley committed to his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls, opting for them instead of the reigning champions, the Golden State Warriors. In his first game with the Bulls, he posted eight points, five rebounds, and four assists during a dominant 131–87 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Philadelphia 76ers (2023–2024)
Beverley signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 9, 2023. On December 1, he matched his personal best by scoring 26 points, along with eight rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in a 125–116 defeat to the Boston Celtics. Later, on January 27, 2024, he recorded 17 points and a season-high 11 assists in a 111–105 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Milwaukee Bucks (2024)
On February 8, 2024, Beverley was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Cameron Payne and a second-round draft pick in 2027. He led the Bucks with 20 points and contributed 10 rebounds on April 9 in a 104–91 win against the Boston Celtics.
During Game 6 of the playoffs on May 2, which resulted in the Bucks' elimination by the Indiana Pacers, Beverley twice threw a basketball toward fans seated behind the bench amid a dispute. Following the game, he declined to respond to an ESPN reporter's question because she did not subscribe to his podcast, sparking criticism. Some media outlets mistakenly reported that Beverley was banned from ESPN appearances; however, ESPN clarified no such ban was in place. Beverley subsequently issued a private apology to the reporter. On May 9, the NBA handed him a four-game suspension due to his behavior during and after the game.
Hapoel Tel Aviv (2024–2025)
On July 16, 2024, Beverley signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv, competing in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. In February 2025, after a loss in the Israeli Championship, the club suspended him. On February 13, 2025, Beverley and Hapoel Tel Aviv officially ended their association.
Regular season
|- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Houston | 41 || 0 || 17.4 || .418 || .375 || .829 || 2.7 || 2.9 || .9 || .5 || 5.6 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Houston | 56 || 55 || 31.3 || .414 || .361 || .814 || 3.5 || 2.7 || 1.4 || .4 || 10.2 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Houston | 56 || 55 || 30.8 || .383 || .356 || .750 || 4.2 || 3.4 || 1.1 || .4 || 10.1 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Houston | 71 || 63 || 28.7 || .434 || .400 || .682 || 3.5 || 3.4 || 1.3 || .4 || 9.9 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Houston | 67 || 67 || 30.7 || .420 || .383 || .768 || 5.9 || 4.2 || 1.5 || .4 || 9.5 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Clippers | 11 || 11 || 30.3 || .403 || .400 || .824 || 4.1 || 2.9 || 1.7 || .5 || 12.2 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Clippers | 78 || 49 || 27.4 || .407 || .397 || .780 || 5.0 || 3.8 || .9 || .6||7.6 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Clippers |51||50||26.3||.431||.388||.660||5.2||3.6||1.1||.5||7.9 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Clippers |37||34||22.5||.423||.397||.800||3.2||2.1||0.8||0.8||7.5 |- | style="text-align:left;" |
| style="text-align:left;" |Minnesota |58||54||25.4||.406||.343||.722||4.1||4.6||1.2||.9||9..2 |- |style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2 | |style="text-align:left;" |L.A.Lakers |45||45||26..9||0..402||0..348||0..780||3..1||2..6||0..9||0..6||6..4 |- |style="text-align:left;" |Chicago |22||22||27..5||0..395||0..309||0..533||4..9||3..5||1..0||0..7||5..8 |- |style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2 | |style="text-align:left;" |Philadelphia |47||5||19..6||0..432||0..321||0..810||3..1|||3..1|||0..5|||0..4|||6..3 |- |style="text-align:left;" |Milwaukee |26|||8|||20..9|||0..391|||0..361|||.852|||3..6|||2..6|||0..7|||0..5|||6..0 |- class="sortbottom" |style="text-align:center;" colspan=2 |Career |666|||518|||26..6|||0..413|||0..371|||0..760|||4..1|||3..4|||1..1|||0..5|||8..3
Playoffs
|- | style="text-align:left;"|2013 | style="text-align:left;"|Houston | 6 || 5 || 33.3 || .431 || .333 || 1.000 || 5.5 || 2.8 || 1.2 || .7 || 11.8 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2014 | style="text-align:left;"|Houston | 6 || 6 || 33.7 || .380 || .318 || .700 || 4.2 || 1.8 || .5 || .3 || 8.7 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2016 | style="text-align:left;"|Houston | 5 || 5 || 25.7 || .270 || .214 || 1.000 || 4.4 || 2.2 || .4 || .4 || 5.8 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2017 | style="text-align:left;"|Houston | 11 || 11 || 29.5 || .413 || .404 || .786 || 5.5 || 4.2 || 1.5|| .2 || 11.1 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2019 | style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Clippers | 6 || 6 || 32.4 || .426 || .433 || .750|| 8.0 || 4.7 || 1.0 || 1.0 || 9.8 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2020 | style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Clippers | 8 || 8 || 20.8 || .513 || .364 || .500 || 4.1 || 2.4 || 1.0 || .4 || 6.3 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2021 | style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Clippers | 17 || 7 || 19.0 || .426 || .351 || .857 || 2.4 || 1.4 || .7 || .7 || 4.9 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2022 | style="text-align:left;"|Minnesota | 6 || 6||32.3|| .429|| .346|| .682||3.2||4.8||1.2|| 1.3||11.0 |- | style="text-align:left;" | 2024
| style="text-align:left;" | Milwaukee |6||6||34.9|| .410|| .364|| .867||3.3||5.5||1.0|| .7||8.2 |- | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career |71||60||27.4|| .414|| .361|| .790||4.3||2.9|| .9|| .6||8.2
EuroLeague
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| style="text-align:left;" | 2009–10 | style="text-align:left;" | Olympiacos |19||5||9.3|| .514|| .182|| .824||1.9|| .6|| .6|| .2||2.7||4.4
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| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career |19||5||9.3|| .514|| .182|| .824||1.9|| .6|| .6|| .2||2.7||4.4
College
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|style="text-align:left;" | 2006–07 |style="text-align:left;" | Arkansas |35|||34|||34.4|||.427|||.386|||.812|||4.5|||3.1|||1.7|||.4|||13.9
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|style="text-align:left;" | 2007–08 |style="text-align:left;" | Arkansas |35|||33|||33.8||| .412||| .378||| .644|||6.6|||2.4|||1.3|||.5|||12.1
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|style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career |70|||67|||34.1||| .420||| .382||| .730|||5.5|||2.8|||1.5||| .4|||13.0
Personal life
Beverley is a father to two children, a son and a daughter. On May 7, 2017, his grandfather passed away just hours prior to Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs.
In 2005, Beverley took part in the six-episode documentary series Nike Battlegrounds, where he represented the Chicago team. Two years later, in 2007, he appeared in the documentary film Hoop Reality, which serves as an unofficial follow-up to Hoop Dreams.
In 2022, Beverley co-launched The Pat Bev Podcast alongside Rone (Adam Ferrone), which is affiliated with the Barstool Sports network.
In 2025, Beverley faced arrest amid accusations involving an assault on his sister.
External links
- Patrick Beverley profile at euroleague.net
- Patrick Beverley profile at esake.gr
- Arkansas Razorbacks biography
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