Some NBA Insiders believe that the Miami Heat are eyeing Minnesota Timberwolves backup guard Patrick Beverley. Now, after spending one year in Minnesota, Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley apparently has his eyes set on Dade County.
On a recent episode of ESPN’s First Take, guard Patrick Beverley tossed his name in the conversation referring to the Miami Heat as the crew discussed potential trade scenarios for the upcoming offseason
As co-hosts cited potential players and NBA team fits, as soon as the Miami Heat were mentioned, Beverly interjected:
“Will they trade for Patrick Beverley?”
— Sports With SoSo (@SportsWithSoso) June 12, 2022
The 33-year-old veteran guard is entering the final year of his contract while the Minnesota Timberwolves front office has yet to make an offer for an extension. A trade of this caliber could benefit both parties. While an aging Patrick Beverley is eager to make an impact on a championship-worthy team, his on-court trash talking has been linked to letting the Memphis Grizzlies off the hook in the NBA Playoffs this year.
Timberwolves rumors: Heat trade?
The Heat made it to the Eastern Conference Finals this season but lost to the Boston Celtics in six games. A high-spirited guard like Patrick Beverley could be an upgrade at the backup point guard position. Beverley strengthened Minnesota’s thin bench and gave the young team a tougher mentality. His hustle mentality aligns well with the Heat’s gritty team culture, a bar that has been set by former Timberwolves, Jimmy Butler.
The Wolves could sell high, and try to steal the Sixth man of the year, Tyler Herro, away from Miami. Herro recently made comments that he deserves a starting role, and
Does Tyler Herro want to start next season?
“Yeah, for sure…. I’m in my fourth year and I think I’ve earned it.” pic.twitter.com/wyV51YmOxa
— Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) May 31, 2022
Miami Pat Riley chimed in on guard Tyler Herro wanting to start.
“As far as being a starter, come to training camp and win it.”
Pat Riley on Tyler Herro wanting to start: Come to training camp and win it. Sometimes it’s that easy…if he wants to be a starter, we’ll see in October. That’s something that you earn. There’s no doubt he has the qualities to be that. pic.twitter.com/0ZksKAYrxy
— Brendan Tobin (@Brendan_Tobin) June 6, 2022
Ideally, this could be the perfect trade for the Timberwolves. Herro has proven he can be a starter in this…
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