NBA News Roundup, Tuesday, June 18th: Lakers among five teams interested in Patrick Beverley, Mike Conley could head to the Utah Jazz and more

Patrick Beverley to meet with multiple teams including the Lakers

Patrick Beverley enjoyed a strong season with the Los Angeles Clippers

The 18-19 season was among the best of Patrick Beverley's career, and Sean Deveney of Sporting News is reporting that the 30-year-old is attracting plenty of interest ahead of free agency:

Patrick Beverley--a sensible FA target of the Bulls and Lakers--will be taking meetings with as many as 5 teams BEFORE meeting with the Clippers in 2 weeks. Clippers will be chasing max-type FAs, but Beverley won't necessarily wait on an offer from them.

Interesting to note about the Lakers potential interest in free-agent Patrick Beverley. It would be very tough for Clippers owner Steve Ballmer to lose Beverley to his Staples Center rival.

Beverley has thrived in the NBA as a low-usage guard, and the veteran is a career 38 percent 3-point shooter. He earned just $5 million last season, and potential suitors will view him as a much cheaper alternative to the summer's top free agents such as Kyrie Irving.