History of Patrick Beverley in Timeline

Patrick Beverley is an American professional basketball player known for his tenacious defense and outspoken personality on the court. After playing college basketball for Arkansas, he spent several years playing professionally overseas before joining the NBA in 2013 with the Houston Rockets. He is known as the "Chihuahua" for his constant talking to referees and players despite his small stature. He last played for Hapoel Tel Aviv. Beverley's career is defined by his defensive intensity and competitive spirit.

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July 12, 1988: Patrick Beverley's Birth

On July 12, 1988, Patrick Beverley was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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1998: Named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team

At the end of the season, in 2017 Patrick Beverley was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, becoming the fourth player in franchise history to earn All-Defensive First Team honors and the first since Scottie Pippen in 1998–99. He also won the NBA Hustle Award.

April 8, 2006: Roundball Classic Selection

On April 8, 2006, Patrick Beverley was selected to play in the Roundball Classic, a national high school All-Star Game held at Chicago's United Center.

2006: Arkansas Razorbacks Freshman Year

In 2006, as a freshman playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks, Patrick Beverley averaged 13.9 points and earned SEC Newcomer of the Year, SEC Freshman of the Year, SEC All-Freshman Team, and second-team All-SEC honors.

2007: Featured in Hoop Reality

In 2007, Patrick Beverley was featured in the documentary film Hoop Reality, considered an unofficial sequel to the 1994 film Hoop Dreams.

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2007: Sophomore Year at Arkansas

In 2007, during his sophomore year, Patrick Beverley led the Arkansas Razorbacks in rebounds, steals, and 3-point percentage, while being second in points and third in assists. He was also a candidate for the Wooden Award and Naismith Award.

August 2008: Ineligible for the season

In August 2008, Patrick Beverley was deemed ineligible to play in the 2008–09 season due to an academic integrity issue on a class paper and chose to play in Europe instead.

October 2008: Signed with Dnipro

In October 2008, at the age of 20, Patrick Beverley signed with the Ukrainian team Dnipro for a year and participated in the Ukrainian Basketball League (UBL) All-Star Game and won the league's Slam Dunk Contest.

June 26, 2009: Drafted by the Lakers and traded to the Heat

On June 26, 2009, Patrick Beverley was selected with the 42nd overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Miami Heat acquired his draft rights from the Lakers in exchange for a 2011 second-round draft pick and cash considerations. He was later cut from the Heat.

August 26, 2009: Signed with Olympiacos Piraeus

On August 26, 2009, Patrick Beverley signed with the Greek team Olympiacos Piraeus.

2010: Won the Greek Cup with Olympiacos

In 2010, Patrick Beverley helped Olympiacos win the Greek Cup title and reach the finals of both the EuroLeague and the Greek League.

January 9, 2011: Signed with Spartak St. Petersburg

On January 9, 2011, Patrick Beverley signed with Spartak St. Petersburg for the rest of the 2010–11 season.

November 10, 2011: Contract Extension with Spartak St. Petersburg

On November 10, 2011, Patrick Beverley signed a contract extension with Spartak St. Petersburg through 2014.

April 6, 2012: EuroCup MVP

On April 6, 2012, Patrick Beverley was selected as the EuroCup MVP for the 2011–12 season.

July 19, 2012: Leaving Spartak

On July 19, 2012, Patrick Beverley announced that he would not be returning to Spartak for the 2012–13 season, but Spartak insisted that he honor his contract.

January 7, 2013: Signed with the Rockets

On January 7, 2013, Patrick Beverley signed a multi-year deal with the Houston Rockets and was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League.

January 15, 2013: NBA Debut

On January 15, 2013, Patrick Beverley made his NBA debut for the Houston Rockets in a 117–109 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, recording three points, one assist, and one steal.

February 23, 2013: Career High in Points

On February 23, 2013, Patrick Beverley made three 3-pointers and scored a career-high 15 points in a 105–103 loss to the Washington Wizards.

2013: Injury-plagued season

In 2013, Patrick Beverley had an injury-plagued season playing only 56 out of 82 games with the Rockets. He was later named in the NBA All-Defensive Second Team for the 2013–14 season.

February 14, 2015: Won the Skills Challenge

On February 14, 2015, Patrick Beverley won the Skills Challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend.

July 9, 2015: Re-signed with the Rockets

On July 9, 2015, Patrick Beverley re-signed with the Houston Rockets on a four-year, $23 million deal.

March 18, 2016: Season High in Points and Career High in Assists

On March 18, 2016, Patrick Beverley recorded a season-high 18 points and a career-high 10 assists in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

October 22, 2016: Ruled out for three weeks

On October 22, 2016, Patrick Beverley was ruled out for three weeks after requiring arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.

November 17, 2016: Season Debut

On November 17, 2016, Patrick Beverley made his season debut after missing the first 11 games, finishing with 11 points, three assists, and three blocks.

December 7, 2016: Near Triple-Double

On December 7, 2016, Patrick Beverley nearly achieved his first career triple-double, finishing with 10 points, seven rebounds, and tying a career high with 12 assists.

April 2, 2017: Career High in Points

On April 2, 2017, Patrick Beverley scored a career-high 26 points in a win over the Phoenix Suns.

May 7, 2017: Grandfather's Death

On May 7, 2017, Patrick Beverley's grandfather passed away hours before Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs.

June 28, 2017: Acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers

On June 28, 2017, Patrick Beverley, along with several other players and a draft pick, was acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers from the Houston Rockets in exchange for Chris Paul.

October 19, 2017: Debut for the Clippers

On October 19, 2017, Patrick Beverley made his debut for the Clippers, scoring 10 points in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

November 22, 2017: Ruled out for the rest of the season

On November 22, 2017, Patrick Beverley was ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing an arthroscopic lateral meniscus repair, and a microfracture procedure, on his right knee.

2017: Traded to the Los Angeles Clippers

In 2017, Patrick Beverley was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers from the Houston Rockets in a package for Chris Paul.

January 27, 2019: Near Double-Double

On January 27, 2019, Patrick Beverley recorded 16 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in a 122–108 win over the Sacramento Kings.

July 12, 2019: Re-signed with the Clippers

On July 12, 2019, Patrick Beverley re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers to a three-year deal.

July 3, 2021: Suspended for pushing Chris Paul

On July 3, 2021, Patrick Beverley was suspended for one game for pushing Chris Paul during Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals of the playoffs against the Phoenix Suns. The Clippers lost the game, ending their season.

August 16, 2021: Traded to the Memphis Grizzlies

On August 16, 2021, Patrick Beverley was traded, alongside Daniel Oturu and Rajon Rondo, to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Eric Bledsoe.

January 3, 2022: Career-High Tieing Assists

On January 3, 2022, Patrick Beverley recorded a career-high tying 12 assists, alongside 11 points, three rebounds and two steals, in a 122–104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

July 6, 2022: Traded to the Utah Jazz

On July 6, 2022, Patrick Beverley was traded to the Utah Jazz along with multiple players and draft picks in exchange for Rudy Gobert.

2022: Started The Pat Bev Podcast

In 2022, Patrick Beverley launched "The Pat Bev Podcast" with co-host Rone (Adam Ferrone), which is part of the Barstool Sports network.

February 9, 2023: Traded to the Orlando Magic

On February 9, 2023, Patrick Beverley was traded to the Orlando Magic as part of a four-team trade. He later agreed to a contract buyout with the Magic.

February 21, 2023: Signed with the Chicago Bulls

On February 21, 2023, Patrick Beverley signed with his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls, choosing them over the Golden State Warriors. He debuted with eight points, five rebounds, and four assists.

July 9, 2023: Signed with the Philadelphia 76ers

On July 9, 2023, Patrick Beverley signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.

December 1, 2023: Tied Career-High

On December 1, 2023, Patrick Beverley tied a career-high with 26 points for the Philadelphia 76ers, along with eight rebounds and seven assists, in a loss to the Boston Celtics.