Phoenix Suns Land Buddy Hield In Major Trade Scenario

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Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal 

Conversely, the Pacers are the less fortunate person in the Christmas analogy. As constructed, they have very little. 

The Pacers are rebuilding. Last season’s decision to trade Domantas Sabonis for Tyrese Haliburton signified as much. With that in mind, they should target first-round picks above all else. 

Luckily, that ought to be roughly the market value for Hield. He’s not a superstar – the Pacers won’t get a mountain of first-rounders in exchange for him. If they don’t like this deal, they’re not likely to be interested in trading Hield this offseason at all. 

If there’s a downside here, it’s Shamet’s contract. He’s locked down through to 2026 and hasn’t been the most productive NBA player.

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At the same time, his $9.5 million annual price tag isn’t prohibitive enough to stop the Pacers from making this trade. Especially given that it nets them some much-needed draft capital. 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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