Magic Send Mo Bamba To Lakers For Patrick Beverley, Clippers Ship John Wall
Mo Bamba, a centre, will be moving from the Orlando Magic to the Lakers, providing Los Angeles another frontcourt option on Thursday, February 9. (Friday, February 10, Manila time).In return, the Magic will receive a second-round selection and seasoned guard Patrick Beverley. For Beverley, who is in his eleventh season, Orlando will be his sixth NBA destination.Bamba, a 7-footer, was taken by the Magic with the sixth overall choice in the 2018 NBA Draft. The 24-year-old is averaging 7.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.0 block over 17.0 minutes per game in 40 games (six starts) this season.Bamba has averaged 7.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 266 career games (81 starts).Beverley, 34, was playing for the Lakers for the first time. He made 45 starts and over 26.9 minutes per game, he averaged 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.In 571 games (483 starts), with the Houston Rockets (2012-2017), Los Angeles Clippers (2017-2021), Minnesota Timberwolves (2021-2022), and Lakers, he has averaged 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists during his career.
