Indiana Pacers Receive: G Patrick Beverley, G/F Lonnie Walker IV, 2027 First-Round Pick (Lottery Protected – LAL) 

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Buddy Hield 

On the other hand, we won’t say there was no case to make for Westbrook that summer. 

This is a former MVP we’re talking about. Westbrook redefined the triple-double. He’s one of the most statistically productive players in NBA history. 

By contrast, Hield is essentially a role player.   That’s not a knock on him – Held is a valuable rotation player. Still, his career has never seen the highs that Westbrook’s has. 

On the other hand, as an elite movement shooter, he was always a better fit alongside LeBron James.

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Now, the Lakers have nothing to show but a pile of losses for their season and a half with Westbrook. 

Is it too late for them to acquire Hield?