Patrick Beverley to Boulazac: former NBA guard in talks to join french league club
Boulazac Basket Dordogne is making waves again. One year after pulling off the surprise signing of Tony Snell — a nine-season NBA veteran — the Dordogne club is now reportedly closing in on a deal with Patrick Beverley. The 1.85m (6’1″) guard, 38 years old, would represent a major coup for the Betclic Élite, France’s top-tier basketball league, if the agreement is finalized.
The deal is not yet done, with negotiations still ongoing between the player and the club according to our information. But if completed, Beverley would instantly become one of the biggest attractions in French basketball next season.
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Patrick Beverley career stats: what he brings to Boulazac
Few players in recent NBA history carry as much personality as Patrick Beverley — on the court and off it. Known for his tenacious defense, his no-filter comments and a knack for getting under opponents’ skin, the American guard built a 12-season NBA career spanning 666 games.
| Patrick Beverley — NBA career | |
|---|---|
| Games played | 666 |
| Points per game | 8.3 |
| Rebounds per game | 4.1 |
| Assists per game | 3.4 |
| Seasons in the NBA | 12 |
| Playoff appearances | 9 |
| All-Defensive Team selections | 3 |
Those three NBA All-Defensive Team selections and nine playoff appearances speak to his longevity and his value as a winning player, rather than a scorer chasing numbers.
One of the best NBA résumés ever seen in the French league
Excluding lockout-era signings such as Tony Parker or Boris Diaw, Beverley would arrive in Boulazac with one of the finest NBA pedigrees the French championship has ever seen — a list that includes names like Michael Ray Richardson, J.R. Reid and Ricky Davis.
His signing would also carry a certain narrative charm. Beverley was a teammate of French international Nicolas Batum during their time together at the LA Clippers, adding another thread connecting him to the French basketball world.
Proven in FIBA basketball, not just the NBA
Crucially, Beverley is no stranger to European basketball. He played for Olympiacos early in his career, proving he can adapt his game to the FIBA style.
More recently, he delivered back-to-back strong seasons on the continent:
- 2024-2025 — Hapoel Tel Aviv: led the Israeli club to the EuroCup title.
- Following season — PAOK: guided the Greek club to the FIBA Europe Cup final.
- Position : Point Guard
- Height : 185 cm
- Age : 38 y/o
- Nationality : United States
- Club : PAOK
Stats 2025-2026 / Fiba Europe Cup
| PTS | 9.3 | #194 |
|---|---|---|
| REB | 4.0 | #161 |
| AST | 3.3 | #93 |
At 38, he arrives in France with momentum, not as a fading name cashing in on a big reputation.
Boulazac, nestled in the Périgord region of southwest France, is quietly carving out a reputation as a destination for former NBA talent. Whether Beverley’s deal crosses the finish line remains to be seen, but the prospect alone is enough to put BBD — and the Betclic Élite — in the international spotlight.
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