Senior NBA writer gives surprising updates to Pacers trade rumors
By Joe Lyon
The Pacers are hoping to get a large return for Buddy Hield
While Amico didn’t talk about what the asking price for Chris Duarte would be, he did indicate that the Pacers would want quite a large return for Buddy Hield.
"When it comes to Hield, it appears the Pacers would want a first-round pick as part of a return, sources said."
It comes as no surprise that the Pacers would want a first round pick in return for Buddy Hield. That has been the narrative around Hield since he was included in numerous Lakers trade rumors. The update here is that the Pacers are looking for at least a first-round pick, so they could have a higher asking price. Given how Hield is playing this season (17.6 pts, 5 rebounds, 2.7 ast), the asking price may have been going up all season. Shooting is hard to find in the NBA, when you can get it, you have to pay for it.
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