Raptors Land Pacers’ Buddy Hield In Bold Trade Scenario

Buddy Hield, Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, NBA Trade Rumors
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Buddy Hield, Indiana Pacers, NBA Trade Rumors
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Toronto Raptors Receive: G/F Buddy Hield, 2023 First-Round Pick (IND), 2025 First-Round Pick (IND) 
Indiana Pacers Receive: F OG Anunoby 

At the same time, it’s worth asking: how did we get here? 

The Raptors entered 2022-23 brimming with optimism. They expected the 2021-22 Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes to take a sophomore leap, and the rest of the team was to follow. 

By contrast, the Pacers were not supposed to be here. Fans of this team could have been forgiven for having fantasies of Victor Wembanyama.

Now, they look more likely to retain upcoming free agent Myles Turner. 

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Well, Barnes hasn’t taken the sophomore leap so far. By contrast, Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin has been surprisingly impactful.

Chalk it all up to the wildly unpredictable nature of the NBA. 

Should the Pacers really make an unexpected win-now trade? 

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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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