Report: Lakers, Pacers 're-engaged' in Buddy Hield trade talks

Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield. Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Lakers, Pacers 're-engaged' in trade talks surrounding guard Buddy Hield

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 7/20/22

While the Los Angeles Lakers' offseason has been dominated mainly by the Russell Westbrook saga, they reportedly have their eyes on adding a guard to their lineup.

According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, the Lakers have "re-engaged" their talks with the Indiana Pacers surrounding a possible deal for shooting guard Buddy Hield.

.@mcten on the latest trade rumors surrounding the Lakers

“There has been some talks reengaged between the Lakers and the Indiana Pacers that would center around a Buddy Hield deal.” pic.twitter.com/2GiNSYQhds
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 20, 2022

"There has been some talks re-engaged between the Lakers and the Indiana Pacers, now that would center around a Buddy Hield deal," McMenamin said. "And could be a deal that would include Russell Westbrook if you're talking about also having Myles Turner in that deal. Or, perhaps it could be a secondary move where you would be talking about a Taylor Horton-Tucker package to try and get Buddy Hield."

Hield was acquired in February by the Pacers with Tyrese Haliburton and Tristan Thompson from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb, Domantas Sabonis and a 2023 second-round draft pick.

Hield, 29, averaged 15.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists over 81 games for the Sacramento Kings and Pacers.

He posted 18.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 26 regular-season games with the Pacers last season.

Originally the No. 6 overall pick in 2016 by the New Orleans Pelicans, Hield has played six NBA seasons for the Pelicans, Kings and Pacers. In 468 career games, Hield has averaged 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

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