The Indiana Pacers are likely to part ways with Buddy Hield, their star forward and shooting guard, in the future. If reports are to be believed, the player does not want to continue his career with the Indiana Pacers and is looking for a way out. The NBA trade window is up and running; teams have started to make trades already.
Recently, the New York Knicks landed OG Anunoby in exchange for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Should the Indiana Pacers indulge in some trades as well?
The Indiana Pacers made it to the finals of the inaugural play-in tournament, where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. Their progress to further rounds is proof that they are a solid side this season. They have a 21-15 record this season, and they are ranked 6th in the Eastern Conference.
The Pacers have tried their best to keep Hield, but things are not working out between the two parties. Will they manage to find a middle ground? Here is all the information you need about Buddy Hield and his future with the Indiana Pacers.
Buddy Hield: Stats and Contract
The 31-year-old Bahamian international Buddy Hield has played 36 games for the Indiana Pacers this season. He has charted 12.8 points, 2.5 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game while shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc. He had signed a four-year-long extension with the Sacramento Kings worth $94 million. He is set to make $18.6 million this season and become an unrestricted free agent if he doesn’t extend.
Why would the Indiana Pacers trade off Buddy Hield?
The Indiana Pacers would not like to part ways with the veteran but the extension offered by them has been turned down by Buddy Hield. They would not like to lose him for free, so they are looking for suitors.
#Sources — Pacers taking trade calls on sharpshooter Buddy Hield. #NBA
— NBATradeReport (@NBATradeReport) January 6, 2024
Who would like to acquire Buddy Hield?
In the recent past, the Philadelphia Sixers and the Los Angeles Lakers have inquired about the Hield. It would be interesting to see if they make a move.
Buddy Hield on what was going through his head as the call was being reviewed:
"Angels was with me.. I hit ball, and I feel like I touched him, but I feel like there wasn't like a lot of contact… that's why they have the replay center."
(via @CelticsCLNS) pic.twitter.com/L9PO6aEbS9
— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzellNBA) January 9, 2024
Where will Buddy Hield end up? We’ll keep you updated.
