The Chicago Bulls could have a homecoming fairly than a reunion.
Veteran guard and Chicago native Patrick Beverley signed with the Bulls for the remainder of the season, the group introduced Tuesday. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news Monday. The 34-year-old Marshall alumnus reached a buyout of his contract with the Orlando Magic after the Los Angeles Lakers traded him on the deadline.
The Bulls had been thought-about a doable touchdown spot for nine-time All-Star guard Russell Westbrook on the buyout market, however Wojnarowski reported earlier Monday that Westbrook plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Westbrook — who performed for Bulls coach Billy Donovan with the Oklahoma City Thunder — additionally was traded by the Lakers on the deadline and reached a buyout with the Utah Jazz.
To make room for Beverley, the Bulls waived heart Tony Bradley together with two-way ahead Malcolm Hill. They’re anticipated to signal ahead Terry Taylor to a two-way deal, Wojnarowski reported Tuesday.
Beverley expressed his excitement about returning to Chicago earlier than the contract was even inked, retweeting the unique report Monday with the phrase “yea” and a coronary heart emoji. He continued to hype the deal as a “kid from Chicago” and responded to followers welcoming him dwelling.
A 3-time All-Defensive choice (one first group, two second groups) and the 2017 winner of the NBA Hustle Award, Beverley has averaged 8.7 factors, 4.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals over 11 seasons with the Houston Rockets, Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Lakers.
Drafted by the Lakers in 2009 within the second spherical out of Arkansas, Beverley spent his first three professional seasons enjoying abroad in Greece and Russia.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com