2019 NBA free agency: 5 potential landing spots for Patrick Beverley

By Simon Smith | Jun 28, 2019

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Clippers before the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on November 17, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) /

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3. Chicago Bulls

As a hometown kid from the Windy City, playing for the Chicago Bulls would definitely rank near the top of the list for Beverley. In this case, it certainly wouldn’t be to contend immediately.

Having recorded a 22-60 record last season, and just 27 wins the season prior, the Bulls are clearly building from the ground up. Despite this, they nonetheless possess a number of promising pieces moving forward.

In his first full season as a Bull, Zach LaVine exhibited his elite scoring abilities in averaging 23.7 points per game, complemented by highly efficient .467/.374/.832 shooting splits. Additionally, midseason acquisition Otto Porter Jr. made an immediate impression, averaging 17.5 points per game while returning elite .483/.488/.906 shooting splits. When you add in Lauri Markkanen and rising second-year center Wendell Carter Jr., the Bulls certainly have the foundations to rebuild.

Don’t know if the Clippers will let Beverley get away in free agency, but let me repeat, the Chicago native would be a perfect vet to add to the Bulls’ rebuild.
— Mark Schanowski (@MarkSchanowski) April 16, 2019

However, with center Robin Lopez now a free agent, veteran leadership is something that will be desperately lacking. While incumbent point guard Kris Dunn has shown flashes in his two seasons as a Bull, his inconsistent perimeter shooting, coupled with his inability to stay on the floor, means it’s probably time for the Bulls to look elsewhere at the point.

Given his overall tenacity, and ability to nail the 3-point shot, Beverley presents as an excellent option, at least in the short-term as rookie Coby White and the young Bulls’ core starts to evolve. With over $21 million in cap space, the Bulls will most likely give this serious consideration.