Winners and losers of the Lakers-Jazz-Patrick Beverley trade

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Hard to imagine THT helping the Lakers in 2022-23 with Patrick Bever Just as much profit. This is backed up by a positive comparison of each player’s 2021-22 stats.

Beverley: 12.9 points, 6.5 assists 5.8 rebounds 2.0 threes per 75 possessions 1.6 steals, 1.3 blocks, 53.9 true shooting percentage, 34.3 three-point shooting percentage

Houghton Tucker: 14.2 points, 3.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 three-pointers, 1.4 steals, 0.7 per game Blocked 75 possessions, 50.3 true shooting percentage, 26.9 three-point percentage

in the base number above is beyond the shell Foley’s advantage, he’ll fit better next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

For most of his career, he has been with the likes of James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Edwards . At every position, he’s content with spacing out, hitting catch-and-shoot 3s, and emptying his personal gas tank on the defensive end every night.

This type of player is an ideal complement to the game of LeBron and his forwards.

Renewing him is also a bonus, as THT has a player option for the 2023-24 season. Los Angeles will now have a little extra flexibility next summer.

The only reason to hedge here is Beverley, the route the Lakers landed.

Anthony F. Irwin @AnthonyIrwinLA

Choose THT over Caruso, then trade THT and Stanley for a worse Caruso, it’s to Palin A pretty good summary of the card’s tenure.

If Rob Pelinka could turn back time as Cher said he would. Alex Caruso is nearly six years younger than Beverley. He is a fan favorite. And he’s already won a championship with LeBron.

But the win-win move that cost Lakers Horton-Tucker could actually be a sign of how far the front office is going. Investing in him instead of Caruso may have been a mistake, but moving on shows that Pelinka is not a victim of the sunk cost fallacy.

Beverley is more likely to help the Lakers get back on track this season, and the short-term upgrade is likely worth it.

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There are different ways to describe this impact trade for Russell Westbrook.

For example, if Russ somehow survived the offseason and was still a Laker, he now has a post Field teammates will take on more difficult defensive tasks without requiring multiple touches on the other end.

Another point is that Westbrook may want to leave LA, and adding a smaller guard could mean we’re closer to seeing This happens.

But what we’ll settle here for is that this move does predict more potential deals. In the long run, the path it could put Westbrook on will only damage his legacy, even if it’s largely settled.

When Russ and his longtime agent Thad Foch parted ways last month, Foch said: ” Now, with the possibility of a fourth trade in four years, the market is telling the Lakers that they have to add value to Russell in any trade scenario.” “Even so, such a deal would likely require Russell to leave the new team immediately via a buyout,” he added. “I think this kind of trade will only reduce the value of Russell, and his best option is to stay with the Lakers…”

It’s easy to see where Foucher comes from.

Westbrook’s only way out of one of the most storied teams in sports may be to play alongside his new team Sweetener, one that will cut him right away.

By then, what competitors will join him in the market?

Of course, that could mean he’s playing on a veteran’s minimum contract in 2022-23. Any real contenders would be willing to pay for it, but would any of them be willing to pay a real tax on Westbrook’s use and jumper form?

Maybe, eventually, Russ will end up in a better situation, but he might run into some along the way turmoil.

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The Jazz are working on one of the fastest and most effective restarts we’ve ever seen.

They’ve got four first-round picks and 21-year-old Walker Kessler of Rudy Gobert . And now, a veteran returning from the Minnesota Timberwolves has been rescheduled to another 21-year-old prospect.

The Athletic’s Tony Jones reports that Utah “liked” THT a lot before he was drafted, and now it will have a chance at him Train him before his peak.

If summer gets more picks and a promising player or two from the Knicks in exchange for Donovan Mitchell, Jazz will almost certainly get an A for the summer.

Hang in there and bet on continuity is valuable Yes, but a full rebuild is a reasonable option. With training camp still a few weeks away, the Jazz are clear on which path they’re taking, and they’re making a bold move.



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A direct consequence of the corporate line’s trade in Gobert was that Utah “restructured” around Mitchell.

Of course, Gobert was clearly the catalyst for the team’s success in the Mitchell era. However, the Jazz want everyone to believe that Mitchell, a few leftovers and new and veterans from Minnesota are enough to keep the team competitive.

Anyone who has followed this team for the past few years will have to accept these offers, though.

Mitchell has almost publicly announced his desire to leave Utah back in early 2020. The Jazz are starting to flip some of their other veterans, which should make it nearly impossible for fans to ignore the signs now.

Whether this summer or in the next few years, Mitchell will almost certainly end up elsewhere. For the fans’ sake, the front desk should rip off the Band-Aid by now.



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You can safely say that THT is the loser here.

In theory, a team led by LeBron and AD is a title contender. At the very least, it’s closer to competition than the roster Utah left on opening night.

Leaving a big city and a famous team like Los Angeles might be a bummer for a lot of NBA players, but Huo Don Tucker now has a chance to shine.

Assuming Mitchell isn’t there, THT can play 30-35 minutes per night and take 15-16 shots per game. He could very well be the No. 1 option for an NBA team.

That past where some players either sank or was doomed to swim, but three years limited in LA After playing time, Horton-Tucker should welcome this new challenge.

If his full production proves scalable, a big year in Utah could bring him Lots of future income.

Andy Bailey

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Talen Horton-Tucker averaged 15.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.6 rebounds per 75 possessions in 2,896 minutes 4.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 3-pointers.

The only player in NBA history to match or exceed all six points in a 21-year-old season: Gilbert Arenas, LaMelo Ball (so far) and LeBron James pic.twitter. com/NaSScf1IqY

Of course, Houghton-Tucker isn’t going to Utah alone. 26-year-old wing Stanley Johnson has shown potential in Los Angeles, and his NBA life will also get a new lease.

It’s hard to imagine him as a long-term mainstay for the new-look Jazz, but he can at least have the necessary time and responsibility for future The suitor proves himself.

Rebuilding the Jazz’s solid numbers could earn Johnson another contract after it expires in 2023.

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Within minutes of the Beverly News breaking out, “Helde” was trending on Twitter. It’s easy to see why Los Angeles is now throwing its “Russ and picks” package on the Indiana Pacers for Buddy Hield and Miles Turner.

Ending the next part of the Lakers offseason saga would be a relief, maybe a Beverley trade (or Durant non-deal) is just the disruptor we need to create some movement in this and other areas.

Now that Utah is clearly in sell mode, is a Donovan Mitchell trade next? Who else might join the package to fight for Westbrook?

There aren’t many questions to answer about this offseason, and with one drop per question, news from everyone else feels more likely .