The Indiana Pacers’ guard Buddy Hield might get acquired by the Philadelphia Sixers this offseason. The Sixers are in a huge mess right now. Their star guard, James Harden, requested a trade to the Clippers back in July. But the Sixers do not want to let go of the player and are trying to convince him to stay. But the 34-year-old is determined to move out, and the speculations are that if James manages to get traded, Joel Embiid would be next on the list to ask for a move-out. The Sixers might sign Hield as Harden’s replacement in an attempt to keep Embiid.
The Oklahoma Sooners product Hield played 80 games for the Pacers last season and averaged 16.8 points, 2.8 assists, and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 42.5 percent from beyond the arc. The Sixers can easily land a quality player if they send James away. Hield would be a good choice if they want to contend with a team without Harden. Can the Pacers help the Sixers in making Embiid stay? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Indiana Pacers and the Philadelphia Sixers involving Buddy Hield.
What would the Sixers offer for Buddy Hield?
The Sixers are expected to offer PJ Tucker, Furkan Korkmaz, and Jaden Springer in exchange for the Pacers’ #24. It would be a great opportunity for Hield to fulfill his desire to play for a team with a bigger market.
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
Why would the Sixers like to sign Buddy Hield?
This is the Sixers’ backup plan in case they fail to keep James. They know that the reigning MVP Embiid would not like to stay in a struggling squad, and signing Hield would make Embiid think that they are still strong enough.
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 Pacers trade-off Buddy Hield?
The Pacers are not keen on letting the player go either but the guard does not want to play for them if they think that the team is not going to contend. It is speculated that the player would continue with them if he sees potential in the squad.
Will the Sixers be able to keep their star duo? How will the Pacers line up? We’ll keep you updated.
