Buddy Hield Trade Rumors: Pacers In Search Of New Destinations for Veteran Wing: Report
Buddy Hield Trade Rumors: Pacers In Search Of New Destinations for Veteran Wing: Report
Buddy Hield, the Indiana Pacers’ 30-year-old shooting guard, may be traded soon after contract negotiations stalled. Hield is one of the NBA’s premier 3-point shooters, having made the second-most triples in the league last season. He is entering the final year of his contract and may draw plenty of interest from contending teams.
The Los Angeles Lakers were interested in Hield last season, but other teams are may also pursue him. The Pacers are reportedly open to trading Hield, but it is unclear what they will be looking for in return.
The Pacers reportedly made Hield an offer to keep him in Indiana after his four-year, $94 million deal expires following the 2023-24 season, but it was not enticing enough to keep him onboard. Hield and Miles Turner were hot trade targets last season, but Turner agreed to a two-year, $60 million extension in January.
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Hield appeared in 80 games for the Pacers last seasonaveraged 16.8 points per contest while shooting an impressive 42.5% from beyond the arc.
Buddy Hield is one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA. He has made more 3-pointers than any other player since the 2017-18 season. Hee was second only to Klay Thompson in 3-pointers made last season.
Hield’s shooting ability is a valuable asset in the modern NBA, where the 3-point shot is more important than ever. He is a threat to score from anywhere on the court. He can space the floor for his teammates to drive to the basket. Hield is also a good passer and rebounder for his position.
It will be interesting to see which team picks Hield for the next season. He could be a valuable addition to any team looking to add a sharpshooter. Especially if they are contending for a championship.
