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Former Sixers Veteran Reveals Plans to Leave NBA

Former Philadelphia 76ers veteran Patrick Beverley is taking his talent elsewhere.

Justin Grasso

Jan 29, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (11) shoots the ball over Philadelphia 76ers point guard Patrick Beverley (22) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (11) shoots the ball over Philadelphia 76ers point guard Patrick Beverley (22) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports / Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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As speculated, former Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley is taking his talents beyond the NBA.

After it was reported that Hapoel Tel Aviv showed interest in Beverley in the past week, Beverley’s official podcast X account noted that the veteran was weighing his options. He had an opportunity to sign a veteran’s minimum deal in the NBA or take his talents beyond the U.S.

Beverley reported that he’s going with the latter scenario.

Playing for an overseas team is nothing new to Beverley. After he was selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft, Beverley had stints in Ukraine, Greece, and Russia before joining the Houston Rockets in 2013.

Since landing on the Rockets, Beverley has bounced around the NBA.

After five seasons with the Rockets. Beverley had a long run with the LA Clippers. Following a four-season stint in LA, he played a season for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

During the 2022-2023 season, Beverley had a 45-game stint with the Lakers, before signing with the Chicago Bulls after getting traded and waived.

Last summer, Beverley signed with the 76ers in free agency. On a one-year deal, Beverley was set up to play an important role for the Sixers’ second unit. He averaged 20 minutes on the court in 47 games. After producing six points, three rebounds, and three assists during that time, the Sixers dealt Beverley away to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Reuniting with Doc Rivers in Milwaukee, Beverley appeared in 26 games with the Bucks. He continued to produce six points per game, along with four rebounds and three assists.

It’s unclear if the Bucks or the Sixers had any interest in a reunion, but Beverley has ultimately decided to become a key player for Hapoel Tel Aviv next season.

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Justin Grasso

JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA

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