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The Bulls will need to waive a player to create
a roster spot for Beverley, which could happen as early as
Tuesday, per the reports.
Beverley has a reputation as one of the NBA's toughest
defenders, earning NBA All-Defensive Team honors three times
(first team in 2017, second team in 2014 and 2020).
The 34-year-old joined the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the
season, but on Feb. 9 he was shipped in a four-team trade to the
Orlando Magic, who then agreed to a contract buyout.
In 45 games (all starts) for the Lakers, Beverley averaged 6.4
points per game, his lowest average since his first NBA season
in 2012-13. He added 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.9 steals
per game.
Beverley has career averages of 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.4
assists and 1.1 steals per game across 571 games (483 starts)
for the Houston Rockets (2012-13 to 2016-17), Los Angeles
Clippers (2017-18 to 2020-21), Minnesota Timberwolves (2021-22)
and Lakers.
The Bulls are a lackluster 26-33, 11th place in the Eastern
Conference and fighting to make the play-in tournament. They
decided not to sell at the NBA trade deadline this month,
keeping star players Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan.
--Field Level Media
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