The Indiana Pacers’ forward Buddy Hield is likely to get traded this offseason. The Bahamian international is finding it hard to agree on an extension, and he might be looking for a move-out. The Oklahoma Sooner product played 80 games for the Pacers last season and averaged 16.8 points, 2.8 assists, and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc.
Hield is incredible at shooting, and if the Pacers put him on the market, he will catch the eye of many teams for the same. The player is in the last year of his contract, and the Pacers would not like to lose him for nothing. Here are three teams we think can sign the veteran shooter.
Buddy Hield trade to the Houston Rockets
The Rockets have just lost a shooter; Kevin Porter would probably never play in the league again after he was arrested on charges of domestic violence. The Rockets would do everything in their power to land Buddy. This will also let them trade off Kevin Porter, which would give them some financial stability as well. Shooting is the area where the Rockets are destined to struggle until and unless they do this deal. Will they contend if they manage to pull it off?
Most 3s made in the 2020’s:
💦 Buddy Hield — 1,103
🧱 Steph Curry — 907
🧱 Damian Lillard — 881 pic.twitter.com/qce3MNandU— BrickMuse (@BrickMuse) September 8, 2023
Buddy Hield to the Orlando Magic
This deal would make Jonathan Isaac a part of the Pacers’ roster, and they would get a first-round pick as well. Although Isaac is prone to injuries and makes some controversial statements, he is a brilliant player and if he manages to keep himself healthy, the Pacers would be thanking themselves for making this trade. The Magic would be delighted to have a shooter in the backcourt and it would make them a better team for sure.
Players To Make 160+ Threes On 42%+
Buddy Hield – 288 3PM
Stephen Curry – 273 3PM
Corey Kispert – 163 3PM pic.twitter.com/v90jNZ9f9q— WizardsMuse (@WizardsMuse1) September 3, 2023
Buddy Hield to the Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks do not want to lose Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has hinted towards an exit if he feels that the whole team is on the same page. This signing would be the Bucks’ way to show Giannis that they are trying their best to make things happen.
Where will we see Hield playing in the upcoming season? Will the Bucks be able to convince Giannis to extend or stay? We’ll keep you updated.
