Indiana Pacers Receive: F Rui Hachimura
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Buddy Hield
A caveat: this deal would come by sign and trade. Hachimura is due to hit free agency this summer.
Perhaps the Lakers should keep him. Hachimura has looked like a potential star in the making during his time with the Lakers. Why bail on him now?
Well, for starters, Hachimura is about to earn a long-term deal. Hield’s is coming closer to expiring. Moreover, the Lakers already have plenty of frontcourt depth.
They could use an elite movement shooter. Hield is one of the best in the business.
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In fact, that may be why the Lakers were interested in him in the first place. Perhaps it was just meant to happen.