According to reports, the LA Lakers have acquired Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker. The three-time All-Defensive team selection has been on the Purple and Gold's radar for a while now. His toughness and ability to defend could prove to be a great boost for the Lakers this coming season.Beverley could line up alongside Russell Westbrook, his long-time arch-rival, for the Lakers. The two have gone at it several times in their careers and it remains to be seen if that will have an effect on their performances.Adrian Wojnarowski@wojespnPatrick Beverley is returning to LA — this time, with LeBron James and the Lakers193542487Patrick Beverley is returning to LA — this time, with LeBron James and the Lakers https://t.co/SHY6XGLIAaFans weren't too happy with the trade and took to social media to express their opinions.ᵂᴵᴸᴸ@BiasedHouston@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium It’s going to be a very crazy day when Russell Westbrook comes off the bench for Patrick Beverly.181861@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium It’s going to be a very crazy day when Russell Westbrook comes off the bench for Patrick Beverly.t☃️@MVPMAC10@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium I thought THT was getting them Kyrie25@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium I thought THT was getting them KyrieKing mufasa #3.14159@native_ace@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium lakers in shambles 🤣 you just traded your future for a point guard that averages 5 table jumps 2 ejections and 6 points a week5@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium lakers in shambles 😂🤣 you just traded your future for a point guard that averages 5 table jumps 2 ejections and 6 points a weekRussell@RussBrick44@kingyoshi_13 @ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Patrick Beverley is now the 3rd best player on the Lakers and it’s not remotely close.9@kingyoshi_13 @ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Patrick Beverley is now the 3rd best player on the Lakers and it’s not remotely close.۟@CardsCanyon@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium WENT FROM KYRIE TO BEVERLY LMAOOOO1018@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium WENT FROM KYRIE TO BEVERLY LMAOOOOnba paint@nba_paint@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Pat Bev about to save the Lakers season.3889@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Pat Bev about to save the Lakers season.off-season Luka Doncic Fan@WonyWomo@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Lebron to Beverley as soon as he steps into the Lakers facility4@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Lebron to Beverley as soon as he steps into the Lakers facility https://t.co/0vqF44C9sZAndrew Jones@TWDTV1@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Coming soon to a Lakers practice twitter.com/shamscharania/…Shams Charania@ShamsCharaniaThe Jazz are trading Patrick Beverley to the Lakers for Talen Horton-Tucker, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.283174279The Jazz are trading Patrick Beverley to the Lakers for Talen Horton-Tucker, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Coming soon to a Lakers practice twitter.com/shamscharania/… https://t.co/4pfijANlaJNBA Slime@TerryFranconia@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Lakers-Clippers gonna be this year2@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Lakers-Clippers gonna be 🔥🔥🔥 this yearhttps://t.co/7Hny43Rbll‏ً@HR_6IX@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Lakers fans thought THT was gonna be in a star studded deal but in reality he got traded for Patrick Beverly381@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Lakers fans thought THT was gonna be in a star studded deal but in reality he got traded for Patrick Beverly https://t.co/pstAk7ykoRJG@underniqqasskin@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Umm, Pat Bev and Russell. This is going to be a long season. Stanley was and is the only good wing defender too. I wouldn't say I like what going on@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Umm, Pat Bev and Russell. This is going to be a long season. Stanley was and is the only good wing defender too. I wouldn't say I like what going onBitch, Are You Happy For Me?@8ighth__@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Yeah I think the found a deal for Russ ain’t no way they gonna be on the same team2@ShamsCharania @TheAthletic @Stadium Yeah I think the found a deal for Russ 😞 ain’t no way they gonna be on the same teamLakerTom@LakerTom@wojespn This is strong indication Lakers are going to trade for Turner and Hield. This was straight trade with no picks. THT and Johnson for Beverley. Sets up Russ and 1 pick and 1 swap for Turner, Hield, and McConnell with Lakers saving 1 pick for trade deadline. Now finish it, Rob!9@wojespn This is strong indication Lakers are going to trade for Turner and Hield. This was straight trade with no picks. THT and Johnson for Beverley. Sets up Russ and 1 pick and 1 swap for Turner, Hield, and McConnell with Lakers saving 1 pick for trade deadline. Now finish it, Rob!.@jamfan40@wojespn When you leave Utah for LA161@wojespn When you leave Utah for LA https://t.co/I4TjDvKT0dbizort@MoistSquirts@wojespn Embarrassing. Lakers were pushing THT as a true young asset and he's traded as a negative salary lol2@wojespn Embarrassing. Lakers were pushing THT as a true young asset and he's traded as a negative salary lolShawn 🏀@JustAKidwHoop@ChubbXHunt @wojespn I think the next move will be Russ to Pacers. With Kyrie out of the picture, it was between Jazz and Pacers to trade Russ. Now that Lakers got a PG, they can trade Russ for Buddy and Turner7@ChubbXHunt @wojespn I think the next move will be Russ to Pacers. With Kyrie out of the picture, it was between Jazz and Pacers to trade Russ. Now that Lakers got a PG, they can trade Russ for Buddy and TurnerIsaiah@RatiodByTrey@wojespn THEY SAID THT WAS BETTER THAN JORDAN POOLE 24@wojespn THEY SAID THT WAS BETTER THAN JORDAN POOLE 😭😭😭😭😭🏀🏀🏀@Dreamville103@wojespn Lakers fan gonna act like they like bev gonna be funniest shit ever 481@wojespn Lakers fan gonna act like they like bev gonna be funniest shit ever 😂😂 https://t.co/kcajOs6jhQMatt🇦🇺@mattsceltics@wojespn Westbrook walking into training camp and seeing Pat Bev181@wojespn Westbrook walking into training camp and seeing Pat Bev https://t.co/Swoxr4a6tAJaylan Marquis🦾@_Jaylouu@wojespn Lebron subbing out the brick brothers1@wojespn Lebron subbing out the brick brothers https://t.co/N0YYs1z5GXIs Patrick Beverley the right man for the LA Lakers?Los Angeles Clippers v Minnesota TimberwolvesThe LA Lakers have been busy in the offseason trying to upgrade their roster. After missing out on the playoffs last season, the team has brought in some fresh faces. Lonnie Walker, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Thomas Bryant and Troy Brown Jr. have all been roped in by LA, with Patrick Beverley the latest addition to the team.Beverley is considered to be one of the best defensive guards in the league. He is not afraid to get in the face of an opponent and guard them the entire length of the floor.The Lakers struggled on defense last season and Beverley's arrival will undoubtedly bolster that aspect of their game. He also brings with him leadership and a winning mentality.ClutchPoints@ClutchPointsAppNever forget when Patrick Beverley did this to then Lakers’ Lonzo Ball in his first career NBA game.Ball ended his debut with 3 points on 1-6 shooting 20033Never forget when Patrick Beverley did this to then Lakers’ Lonzo Ball in his first career NBA game.Ball ended his debut with 3 points on 1-6 shooting 👀https://t.co/j1AyPy4v85There are concerns about how the might get along with Russell Westbrook. However, reports suggest that the Lakers are still trying to trade the former MVP and acquire more players who can help them compete.Barstool Sportsbook@BSSportsbookWelcome to the Lakers, Patrick Beverley975Welcome to the Lakers, Patrick Beverley https://t.co/5AJbgMW1u4Last season, Beverley signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves and led them all the way to the playoffs. He will be hoping to have a similar impact in LA.