Hield's departure: The Lakers don't care, and the Pacers are deadlocked
On September 21, TA reporter Shams reported that negotiations between the Pacers and Buddy Hield reached an impasse. Hield is open to joining other teams, and multiple teams are expected to chase Hield as the contract extension previously negotiated by the Pacers did not meet expectations. With NBA training camp upon us, these trade talks will unfold.
Team name Trevor Lane said on social media: "The man the Lakers didn't get, Buddy Hield is back in the trade market. Under the existing collective bargaining agreement, I don't think a single trade makes sense for the Lakers. ”
Lane also explained why he thinks Hield can't come to the Lakers. One factor in this case is that whichever team trades for Hield must meet the terms of the contract extension that the Pacers don't agree to. So, it's not just about finding a team that wants Hield, it's about finding a team that wants him and is willing to pay the contract he wants. ”
The Pacers still have a chance, and Hield deserves it
Hield currently has a one-year $19.28 million contract left on him and will become a full free agent next summer. Salary structure expert Yossi Gozlan believes the Pacers still have a chance to persuade Hield to renew his contract early, as long as he is given a satisfactory salary. The Pacers' remaining space could add to Hield's $19.3 million salary next season.
Meiji believes that Hield's departure is a win-win situation, the Pacers can re-sign Nesmith, or let Nembuchad and Marcelin increase playing time, and Hield can join a competitive championship team.
The data shows Hield's strength
Since joining the Pacers, Hield has averaged 17.1 points, 5 rebounds and 3.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 41 percent from three-point range. He was the first player to hit more than 1,000 three-pointers in the 2020s.
Hield has averaged 8.9 three-pointers per game over the past five seasons while shooting more than 40 percent from three-point range. He is also the league's most durable player, missing just six games in the past seven seasons, and he was the top scorer among the 2016 rookies.
Hield ranked first on 1,381 three-pointers, Curry seconded with 1,261 and Lillard ranked third. Both statistically and in actual performance, Hield is one of the best three-point shooters in the league today. His consistency and durability are a big hallmark of him, and every team wants to have such a player.
Whose house does the flower fall into?
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