Reports are emerging around the Lakers camp that both Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook could play together next season.

After the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Patrick Beverley it seemed like Russell Westbrook was on his way out of the Lakers. However, with no suitors of Westbrook available, it looks like the Lakers will run it with both Beverley and Westbrook playing together.

Both Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook have had their differences in the past, and due to it, both of them playing together was a big question mark ahead of a big season for the Lakers.

According to a report by Marc Stein: Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley have already been in contact since becoming Lakers teammates, league sources tell me, and new coach Darvin Ham has told them he has lineups in mind to play Russ and PatBev side-by-side.

This move could work either way for the Lakers. If Russell Westbrook is able to have a fantastic season and bounce back, then the addition of Pat Bev on defense will be a huge boost for the Lakers. Moreover, Beverley could bring the best out of Westbrook as he is a vocal leader, and it will boost all the players’ morale.

Lakers coach Darvin Ham will play Pat Bev and Russ side-by-side, and the players have already connected, per @TheSteinLine pic.twitter.com/N3Y2PFexH9

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 31, 2022

Los Angeles Lakers fans are in shambles after hearing that Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley could play together

The Los Angeles Lakers fans were visibly upset after hearing that Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley could play together, as they think it would be a terrible fit, and another season will be wasted for the franchise.

Here are some of the best fan reactions to the news of Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook playing together in the upcoming NBA season:

I love how this 7 second clip legitimately pisses off people in the replies and I'm pretty sure someone in there gets there day ruined just by the fact that you post this on a daily basis 😂😂😂

— I'm a Lakers fan Mikeeeyyy (@KRswishh) August 30, 2022

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— Old NBA Tweets (@oldnbatweetz) August 30, 2022

LFGGG pic.twitter.com/VXf1Fp988M

— Ball Knower (@user12346758) August 30, 2022

WERE COOKED

— Lebron James #23 (@LebronSzn____) August 30, 2022

that’s the goal. bev to challenge Russ to buy in on the defensive end. if he doesn’t Russ gets traded or put on the bench. hate to say it but if it doesn’t work this season it’s on Russ.

— Allstar Shai (@ShaigSzn) August 30, 2022

thomas bryant is not some bum.

not good at defense but ad will help, he can score

— 👑Terron (Jed Hoyer Supporter) (@TerronBackup) August 30, 2022

https://twitter.com/Langsto35187361/status/1564693968419692544?s=20&t=L0lCt7egrU-pR1-CioeURA

Russell Westbrook hitting it off with Patrick Beverley pic.twitter.com/Ovt6EnUWf6

— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) August 27, 2022

Reporter: Can you play with Patrick Beverley?

Russell Westbrook: pic.twitter.com/nXvDWBNYEM

— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) August 27, 2022

Tell an OKC fan in 2013 (me) that you're gonna get a Westbrook Beverley backcourt in the NBA pic.twitter.com/FkixF6mglS

— Russ' TD ⚡ (@RussFcb) August 30, 2022

Russell Westbrook cumprimentando o Patrick Beverley no Lakers:https://t.co/m39R0HXwm5

— NBA do Povo 🏀🇧🇷 (@NBAdoPovo) August 25, 2022

Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley leaving the gym after practice pic.twitter.com/d0ktxCzDcz

— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) August 25, 2022

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