One NBA writer is proposing that the New Orleans Pelicans make a trade with the Indiana Pacers centered around veteran shooting guard Buddy Hield. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Pelicans and Pacers:
The Indiana Pacers trade Buddy Hield, a 2024 second-round pick (via MIL) and a 2025 second-round pick to the New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr., Jordan Hawkins and Kira Lewis Jr.
Hield began his NBA career with the Pelicans in 2016-17. He played in 57 games for New Orleans before getting traded to the Sacramento Kings. The Pelicans could benefit from adding Hield since he’s one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Buddy Hield, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Pelicans Updates
For the Pacers last season, Hield averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 80 games while shooting 45.8% from the field, 42.5% from beyond the arc and 82.2% from the free-throw line. The Oklahoma product was second in the NBA in 3-point field goals.
The 30-year-old Hield has career NBA averages of 16.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 40.2% from 3. The Pelicans, who need more shooters around Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, could start CJ McCollum, Hield, Ingram, Williamson and Jonas Valančiūnas.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Buddy Hield, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Pelicans Updates
The Pacers and Hield didn’t reach an agreement on an extension, so Hield is open to a trade. It will be interesting to see what Indiana does with Hield, who has made 1,705 3-pointers in his NBA career.
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