$13 Million Contract Extension For Former Clippers Veteran Makes NBA Fans Go Crazy

It looks like the Minnesota Timberwolves have locked in veteran Patrick Beverley for at least one more season. The team had acquired Beverley last August and seem sure about playing another campaign with him on board. Of course, NBA Twitter had some opinionated reactions to the news, as many focused on the actual contract and its specifications.

As per Beverley’s agent, the Timberwolves and the 33-year-old have agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley has agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract extension, his agent Kevin Bradbury of @Rep1Sports tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 15, 2022

Most fans had mixed feelings about the decision, not entirely against the idea of Beverley sticking around for another season.

NBA Twitter reacts to the Timberwolves signing Patrick Beverley for another season

Overall, fans seem to agree that Beverley is a good addition to the Timberwolves. However, they did seem to have an issue with the $13 million. To most users, Beverley is being overpaid.

A overpay but not totally terrible https://t.co/atDuer4AZj

— Adrian (@SinKidEZ) February 15, 2022

He’s more than a defender. His energy and leadership is all a team like Minnesota, who’s been to the playoffs twice since 03, needed, and he’s the apart of the reason why there in the playoff picture this year.

— Khaalid Abdirahman (@khaalid_king1) February 15, 2022

U don’t watch

— 𝙀 𝙫 𝙖 𝙣 (@yrnevan_) February 15, 2022

they gon use him to match salaries for trades in the summer or next year so they don’t end up with 12 $1 million contracts like the lakers

— CertifiedCityBoy (@kardiakemba) February 15, 2022

He’s better then THT I’m afraid

— CLIPSET (@PrimeLACV2) February 15, 2022

Bigger deal than I thought he’d get, but I’m super happy he’ll be back. https://t.co/MbYscWWzow

— Wolf Den (@MNWolfDen) February 15, 2022

Man getting that bread to chirp and do some cardio https://t.co/PJD1EStiwg

— GBurns (@gburns_5) February 15, 2022

Certain fans chose to accept the situation as is and tried to understand why Clippers made the decision. Currently averaging 9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, Beverley adds more to the team than meets the eye. Beverley is not only good with defense but also possesses valuable experience helpful to the team and younger players.

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That being said, many agree that maybe they could have signed a slightly cheaper extension.

Of course, fans defended Beverley as well. Many thought he deserved the contract extension completely, and the team was lucky to have a player like him on board.

LA Clippers guard Paul George (13) celebrates with forward Montrezl Harrell (left) and guard Patrick Beverley (21) and head coach Doc Rivers after defeating the Denver Nuggets in game three of the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

More on Beverley’s contract and what it can mean

Having said that, this contract extension comes at the end of his $40 million, three-year deal.

While Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, and D’Angelo Russell are leading the team, Beverley’s contributions will remain crucial. His three-year stint with the Los Angeles Clippers adds invaluable experience, and can only help guide the younger bunch.

Furthermore, this means that the team will most likely be without a salary cap during the upcoming NBA free agency. What they can use, however, is a $10 million mid-level exception to stay below the estimated $147 million luxury tax.

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The team is currently placed seventh in the Western Conference with a 30-27 win-loss record. Following a 129-120 win against the Indiana Pacers, they will be facing the Charlotte Hornets next.

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