Lakers Trade For Pacers’ Buddy Hield In Bold Scenario

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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal

We think so. The Lakers need the most talented players they can get, and Hield is the best player in this trade.

We said that Beasley was similar. That’s true. Still, Hield is significantly better. This is one of the very best shooters in the National Basketball Association.

That’s why the Lakers originally coveted him. It’s why they’re still linked to him. LeBron James is at his best when surrounded by spacing. Hield is one of the best spacers in the league.

He’s well worth the price theyre paying here. Beasley fell out of the team’s playoff rotation this year, and the pick they’re giving up is lottery protected.

NBA TRADES, NEWS & RUMORS: Buddy Hield, Los Angeles Lakers & Indiana Pacers Updates

Losing Vanderbilt stings, but his non-shooting makes him a suboptimal fit alongside this roster anyway.

This could be the Lakers’ opportunity to get the one that got away back.

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James Piercey

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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