Patrick Beverley rumored to replace Dennis Smith Jr. at Real Madrid!

Real Madrid has set its sights on Patrick Beverley as a possible reinforcement following the departure of Dennis Smith Jr. The veteran point guard recently left Hapoel Tel Aviv after a brief spell in Israel. Known for his toughness on defense, his last European stint ended amidst controversy, with disciplinary issues. A dispute with coach Dimitris Itoudis led to his departure.

According to Mozzart Sport, Madrid is actively pursuing Beverley, hoping his experience can boost the team's push in the playoffs. The 36-year-old player averaged 10.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.4 steals in 24 minutes per game over the 14 EuroCup matches he played. In the Israeli league, he averaged 10.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. "The final details are still pending, but the player will sign with the Whites, who have opened up a spot on the roster after Dennis Smith Jr's departure."

Beverley has not played in the EuroLeague since the 2009-10 season with Olympiacos. His defensive intensity and leadership could provide Madrid with much-needed stability. Real Madrid has faced roster movement issues this season, parting ways with Smith after just two EuroLeague games. The team currently sits in 11th place and is fighting for a play-in spot.

The Spanish club urgently needs reinforcements after losing the Copa del Rey final to Unicaja. Reports suggest Beverley is weighing his options, as the EuroLeague transfer deadline is on February 27. Despite doubts about his fit in Madrid, his defensive mindset could be an asset for a team looking to turn around its season. With only eight games left in the EuroLeague regular season, Real Madrid is making a significant effort to finalize a deal.

Dennis Smith's departure from Real Madrid forces them to act promptly in the transfer market to avoid leaving the squad weakened for the rest of the season. Patrick Beverley was previously linked to Real Madrid in November. However, Hapoel had no intention of letting him go, and the matter was quickly silenced. The issue lies with his passport, as he would occupy a spot for a non-European player, similar to the situation with Dennis Smith.

Patrick Beverley's Career

Beverley, 36 years old and 1.88 meters tall, was born in Chicago and was selected in the 2009 Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 42nd pick. Prior to that, he played a season for the Ukrainian team Dnipro, then moved on to Olympiakos and later Spartak St. Petersburg. He debuted in the NBA in 2013 and played a total of 740 games until 2024. He has been part of the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, and Milwaukee Bucks.

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