Indiana Pacers Receive: G Devonte’ Graham, F/C Jaxson Hayes 

New Orleans Pelicans Receive: G/F Buddy Hield 

By contrast, take the Indiana Pacers. Last season, they were more than a piece away from building a serious contender. 

Realistically, they were lacking a foundational piece. The Pacers had some talented players, but they weren’t nearly talented enough to contend for the NBA title. No missing piece was going to put them in a position to do so. 

Seemingly, the front office recognized that. At the trade deadline, they moved Domantas Sabonis for the much younger Tyrese Haliburton.

It was a good deal that most critics applauded. 

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At the same time, it didn’t necessarily make them a better team. Now, the Pacers are officially rebuilding.

In all likelihood, they’ll look to move any quality veterans that they can in 2022-23. 

Is this the right return for Hield?