One NBA writer is proposing that the Dallas Mavericks acquire Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers and Robert Williams from the Boston Celtics in a blockbuster trade. Lee Tran of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Mavericks, Pacers, Celtics and Houston Rockets:
Dallas Mavericks Receive: Buddy Hield, Robert Williams
Boston Celtics Receive: Kevin Porter Jr., 2028 Second-Round Pick (MIA via DAL)
Indiana Pacers Receive: Christian Wood, Payton Pritchard
Houston Rockets Receive: Tim Hardaway Jr., Josh Green
“As of right now, the Mavericks don’t have a quality No. 3 option behind Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving,” Tran wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “Perhaps Hield could fill that role were he to be traded to Dallas. This past season, Hield averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists for the Pacers. He can create his own shot effectively from the 3PT range, and his off-ball ability suggests he will be a fantastic fit next to two ball-dominant stars.
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“Williams is an elite defensive center who doesn’t require many touches to be successful. He has a unique skill set: due to his mobility, he can guard all five positions, but also has an uncanny ability to block shots. Williams would immediately become the best center option on the Mavericks. Williams averaged 8.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game for the Celtics last season while shooting 74.7% from the field.”
Hield appeared in 80 games for the Pacers last season. He averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 45.8% from the floor, 42.5% from 3 and 82.2% from the free-throw line. Hield has career NBA averages of 16.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 548 games with the New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings and Pacers.
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Meanwhile, Williams averaged 8.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 blocks for the Celtics last season in 35 games. He shot 74.7% from the field and 61.0% from the foul line. The 25-year-old Williams has career NBA averages of 7.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.7 blocks.
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