One NBA writer is proposing that the Los Angeles Lakers finally acquire Myles Turner and Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers. Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Lakers and Pacers:
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Myles Turner, Buddy Hield
Indiana Pacers Receive: Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt, 2029 First-Round Pick
The Lakers almost acquired Turner and Hield for Russell Westbrook last offseason. Los Angeles nearly sent Westbrook and unprotected first-round picks in 2027 and 2029 to Indiana for Turner and Hield before Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka determined that giving up two future draft picks was too steep of a cost to pay.
Westbrook got traded to the Utah Jazz last season, while Turner and Hield remained on the Pacers. The Lakers still have a level of interest in trading for Turner and Hield, sources told NBA Analysis Network, but ownership wants to see how the current roster does to start next season before making any trades.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Buddy Hield, Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers Updates
Turner is an outstanding rebounder and defender. He’s led the NBA in blocks per game twice and can stretch the floor with his improved shooting. Turner put up 18.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game in 2022-23 for the Pacers while shooting 54.8% from the field, 37.3% from beyond the arc and 78.3% from the free-throw line.
Meanwhile, Hield is one of the best shooters of all time. He was second in the NBA last season in 3-point field goals (288) and shot 42.5% from beyond the arc. The 30-year-old Oklahoma product is a career 40.2% shooter from 3-point land, which is good for 39th in NBA history.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Buddy Hield, Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers Updates
Turner has career NBA averages of 13.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.3 blocks, while Hield has career averages of 16.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists.
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