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Three-team trade sends Buddy Hield to 76ers, Marcus Morris to Spurs, Furkan Korkmaz and Doug McDermott to Pacers

Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that the team has acquired Buddy Hield in a three-team trade involving the Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs.

To complete the trade, Philadelphia sent Furkan Korkmaz, a 2024 second-round pick ((a) most favorable of Toronto’s own and (b) most favorable of (i) Indiana’s own and (ii) least favorable of Utah/Cleveland), Portland’s 2029 second-round pick and cash considerations to Indiana.

The 76ers also traded Marcus Morris Sr., the LA Clippers’ 2029 second-round pick and cash considerations to San Antonio. The Spurs sent Doug McDermott to Indiana.

Over the past five-plus seasons, Hield has made a league-leading 1,240 three-pointers, shooting better than 39-percent (39.3% 3FG) from beyond the arc over that span. Since his NBA debut in 2016-17, Hield has connected on 1,842 three-pointers, joining Golden State’s Stephen Curry as the only two players with 1,800-or-more.

In 52 games (28 starts) this season with Indiana, Hield holds averages of 12.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 25.7 minutes per contest, while shooting 44.3-percent from the field and 38.4-percent from three-point range.

Hield posted a season-high 31 points (12-17 FG, 7-12 3FG) against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 22, marking one of his nine games this season with five-or-more made three-pointers. Hield’s 142 career games with at least five triples are third in the NBA since his rookie season.

Originally selected by New Orleans with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, Hield holds career averages of 15.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, while shooting 40.1-percent from three-point range in 600 games (398 starts) over seven-plus seasons with the Pelicans, Sacramento, and Indiana.

Following his rookie season, Hield was named to the 2017 NBA All-Rookie First Team. Three years later, he captured the 2020 NBA Three-Point Contest crown at All-Star weekend in Atlanta. A native of The Bahamas, Hield starred collegiately at Oklahoma where he was twice named Big-12 Player of the Year. Following his senior season, he earned the Naismith College Player of the Year, John R. Wooden Award, Oscar Robertson Trophy, and Sporting News Men’s College Basketball Player of the Year in 2016.

Korkmaz was drafted by Philadelphia with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft and went on to play 328 games (49 starts) across six-plus seasons with the 76ers, averaging 6.8 points and 2.0 rebounds. Acquired as part of a seven-player, three-team deal with the LA Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Nov. 1, Morris Sr. averaged 6.7 points and 2.9 rebounds in 37 games with the 76ers.

NBA trade sends Domantas Sabonis to Kings, Tyrese Haliburton to Pacers

The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has acquired forward-center Domantas Sabonis, forward Justin Holiday, guard Jeremy Lamb and a 2023 second-round draft selection from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson.

“We are ecstatic to welcome Domantas, Justin and Jeremy to our Sacramento Kings family,” said Kings General Manager Monte McNair. “This was a unique opportunity to acquire a two-time All-Star and two veteran wings, all whom will help us, as we continue to build here in Sacramento. We would also like to thank Tyrese, Buddy and Tristan for their contributions to the Kings and wish them well moving forward.”

During the 2021-22 campaign, Sabonis is averaging 18.9 points (.580 FG%, .324 3pt%, .740 FT%), 12.1 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 34.7 minutes per game in 47 games (46 starts). A former 11th overall selection in the 2016 draft by the Orlando Magic, Sabonis currently ranks third in the NBA in double-doubles with 34 and sixth in triple-doubles with five, while ranking fourth in the Association in rebounds per game and fifth in field goal percentage.

The Gonzaga product has garnered career averages of 14.2 points (.533 FG%, .322 3pt%, .727 FT%), 9.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 28.3 minutes per game in 400 games (260 starts) with the Oklahoma City Thunder (2016-17) and Indiana Pacers (2017-22).

Holiday brings eight years of experience to Sacramento holding career averages of 8.7 points (.401 FG%, .366 3pt%, .821 FT%), 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 551 games (260 starts) with the Philadelphia 76ers (2012-13), Golden State Warriors (2014-15), Atlanta Hawks (2015-16), Chicago Bulls (2015-16, 2017-18), New York Knicks (2016-17), Memphis Grizzlies (2018-19) and Indiana (2019-22).

In his tenth season from Connecticut, Lamb has accrued career averages of 10.2 points (.440 FG%, .344 3pt%, .857 FT%), 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 20.8 minutes per game in 556 contests (136 starts) for three teams: Oklahoma City (2012-15), Charlotte (2015-19) and Indiana (2019-22).

Should the Sixers pursue shooting guard Buddy Hield?

Should the Sixers chase shooting guard Buddy Hield? The idea is just an idea and not a real rumor just yet, as far as we know. But a fan is asking the question to the Philly Voice. The response:

Buddy Hield’s name is going to come up a lot this offseason and for good reason. But I would agree people have been a little overzealous talking about him like he would be the Sixers’ version of Klay Thompson or something.

Let’s start with the positives. Though he fell out of favor with Kings coach Luke Walton last season, there is almost zero doubt Hield’s shooting would translate to any team he plays for. Hield knocked down 39.4 percent of his threes on almost 10 attempts per game, a number that rises to 41.3 percent when you focus strictly on catch-and-shoot threes. On the Sixers, Hield wouldn’t need to do much, if any self-creation, and Doc Rivers has a history of making the most out of guys who can shoot on the move like Hield can.

For the amount of money he’s going to be making — and Hield’s $94 million extension doesn’t kick in until next season — you would just hope Hield could offer something more than shooting prowess. I would agree that he’s not very good defensively despite having the size to be at least average, and he’s not offering you much creation for himself or others.

A big question regarding the Sixers is how they’ll be using Ben Simmons going forward. Should he continue at point guard, where he has a big size advantage, but while lacking an ability to stretch the defense due to his limited shooting range? Or should they make him a point-forward, and stick another shooter in the backcourt?

The answer to this question will help determine who the Sixers should go after in trade or the free agent market this offseason.

Buddy Hield named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

Buddy Hield named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was named to the 2016-17 NBA All-Rookie First Team, the league announced today.

Selected out of Oklahoma with the sixth overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft, Hield joined Sacramento in mid-February and finished the season scoring double-figures in 22 of the Kings 25 contests. The former Sooner standout accrued averages of 15.1 points (.480 FG%, .428 3pt%, .814 FT%), 4.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 29.1 minutes per game as a King, earning Rookie of the Month honors for games played in March. Overall, the 6-4 shooting guard registered 10.6 points (.426 FG%, .391 3pt%, .842 FT%), 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 23.0 minutes in playing all 82 contests during his rookie campaign, ranking third in scoring, fourth in 3-point and free throw percentage, eighth in field goal percentage and 11th in rebounding among all rookies.

Hield becomes the 16th player in Kings franchise history and the 11th during the Sacramento era to earn All-Rookie Team distinction, a list that includes teammate Willie Cauley-Stein (2015-16 All-Rookie Second Team).