Former Lakers guard Patrick Beverley discusses how the franchise's intense scrutiny and internal criticism affects player trade value, highlighting challenges faced by both players and management in LA's demanding environment.

Patrick Beverley wants Los Angeles Lakers fans to change how they act toward their players for their own team's good. On the latest episode of the Pat Bev Podcast with Rone, Beverley was asked about the D'Angelo Russell trade and claimed that Lakers fans end up reducing the trade value of their players by constantly criticizing them.

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a turbulent NBA season, with inconsistent performances and questionable trade decisions drawing scrutiny. A former team star has criticized the fanbase, claiming their harsh judgment negatively affects the trade value of players.

Just a few days after the Los Angeles Lakers decided to part ways with point guard D'Angelo Russell, the former lottery pick made his debut in Brooklyn once again. Russell played his first game with the Nets since being traded by the Lakers and put together a very nice showing.

The Los Angeles Lakers will do anything to improve the team for the last leg of LeBron James' career. According to NBA insider Anthony Irwin, they have been active in the trade market and could attempt to revisit a deal they failed to make a few months ago.

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