In a poetic sense, Patrick Beverley defended his all-time status. The Joker to his Batman, the NBA journeyman will forever be linked with Westbrook for the wrong reasons.

On Thursday, the Lakers acquired veteran defensive pest Patrick Beverley, leading to speculation about the status of beleaguered nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook moving forward.

Westbrook’s status with the team continues to be a situation to watch. ESPN Believes Beverley Is Good Fit on Lakers Beverley is 34 now and has never been an elite player.

Russell Westbrook brings the ball up during a Lakers game on March 23, 2022. Getty Images. John Wall signed a two-year contract with the Clippers last month after reaching a buyout agreement with ...

Beverley’s arrival makes it more likely that Westbrook will be off the active roster by the start of training camp, either through a trade or the team sending him home a la the Rockets with John ...

Beverley goes on a Twitter rant about Westbrook He called Westbrook the "real magician" this year while he was struggling with the Lakers. He also straight-up called the dude trash to his face.