Patrick Beverley intends to sign with the Chicago Bulls for the remainder of the season.
CHICAGO (AP) —The Chicago Bulls signed veteran point guard Patrick Beverley on Tuesday and ruled point guard Lonzo Ball out for the season because of lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired left knee.
The Bulls brought in Beverley to help solidify a position that has been a sore spot all season with Ball recovering from his second left knee surgery in less than a year and his third since entering the NBA in 2017 with the Los Angeles Lakers. The team said Ball’s focus now will be on resolving the discomfort he feels performing “high-level basketball-related activities” and making “a full return” for next season.
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— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 21, 2023
The veteran guard was officially waived by the Magic on Feb.12, after being included in a blockbuster four-team trade.
Patrick Beverley is averaging 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists over 45 games this season.
The Chicago native looks to join the duo of 2023 All-Star DeMar DeRozan and two-time All-Star Zach LaVine.
The Bulls (26-33) are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
