Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F Malik Beasley, C Mo Bamba, 2024 Second-Round Pick (LAC via LAL), 2027 Second-Round Pick (LAL) 

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Buddy Hield 

Meanwhile, Hield may prefer to be on the Lakers, too. 

No disrespect to the Pacers intended. Simply put, they’re far from title contention. Meanwhile, Hield is approaching the back end of his NBA career. 

Should they flip him for younger players? If so, this may appeal to them. Bamba still holds some intrigue.

Meanwhile, Beasley is a lesser replacement for Hield, but he is a few years younger. 

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On the other hand, Bamba may not appeal to the Pacers. After all, this team already rosters Myles Turner. There is considerable overlap between these two players. 

Do the Lakers have another young player they may prefer?