The Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield might get traded to the New York Knicks this offseason. One of the finest shooters of the game was in talks with the Pacers for an extension, but chances of that happening are very slim. The Pacers should not trade him, but he is on the last year of his contract, and if they fail to either trade or extend him, he would leave for free. The veteran thinks that he deserves a lot more than what the Pacers are offering him.
When a player like Hield is put on the market, multiple teams try to land that player. The Player is open to everything including a trade, while the Pacers want to keep him, but they don’t want to pay him much. Can the Knicks acquire him from them? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks involving Buddy Hield.
What would the Knicks offer for Buddy Hield?
The Knicks are expected to offer Evan Fournier and a 2024 first-round pick in exchange for the Pacers’ #24. Will the Pacers try to convince the player to extend with them, or are they going to let him go?
Most Efficient Jump Shooters,
Points Per Jumper, 2022-23 Season*1. Stephen Curry …… 1.27
2. Kevin Durant …….. 1.24
3. Buddy Hield ………. 1.22
4. Michael Porter Jr… 1.18
5. Kevin Huerter …….. 1.16*Among top 50 most active jump shooters pic.twitter.com/w5pRWtLVMQ
— Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) April 10, 2023
How did Buddy Hield perform last season?
The Oklahoma Sooners product played 80 games for the Pacers last season and averaged 16.8 points per game. He also managed to chart 2.8 assists and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 42.5 percent from beyond the arc. His 3-point shooting is set to attract a lot of teams.
Most 3-pointers made during the 2022-23 season:
Klay Thompson = 301
Buddy Hield = 288 (2 seasons in a row as 2nd place)
Stephen Curry = 273The 3 most elite shooters of our era 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GfawDh5B4G
— Z$ (@CurryProspects) September 24, 2023
Why would the Knicks like to sign Buddy Hield?
The Knicks are losing on to a quality player and a first-round pick for one of the best shooters in the game. It looks like a great deal since they already have a talented squad, and all they needed was somebody like Hield.
Will the Knicks be a threat this season with Buddy on their roster? How are they going to line up? Will the Pacers manage to keep Hield, or will we see the 30-year-old parting ways? We’ll keep you updated.
