Grant Afseth: The Dallas Mavericks are among the teams interested in pursuing a Buddy Hield trade with the Indiana Pacers, per @TheSteinLine . More notes: 1.) There is “no traction” in talks involving the Mavs. 2.) The Pacers are “not inclined” to make a trade involving Tim Hardaway Jr. 3.) The Pacers will likely want a “sweetener” in any trade involving Hield, with a real possibility of acquiring a first-round pick in part of a return.
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
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Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Dallas Mavericks Express Interest in Buddy Hield Trade, Pacers Seek First-Round Pick sportando.basketball/en/dallas-mave… – 1:08 PM
Dallas Mavericks Express Interest in Buddy Hield Trade, Pacers Seek First-Round Pick sportando.basketball/en/dallas-mave… – 1:08 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons mailbag: What it could take to land Buddy Hield, Isaiah Livers’ role and more
freep.com/story/sports/n… – 11:26 AM
Pistons mailbag: What it could take to land Buddy Hield, Isaiah Livers’ role and more
freep.com/story/sports/n… – 11:26 AM

Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
After the latest rumors, the Chicago Bulls should be all in on a Buddy Hield trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/22/chi… – 1:00 AM
After the latest rumors, the Chicago Bulls should be all in on a Buddy Hield trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/22/chi… – 1:00 AM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Does the availability of Buddy Hield loom as a Heat backup plan? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/23/ask… – 6:33 PM
From earlier — ASK IRA: Does the availability of Buddy Hield loom as a Heat backup plan? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/23/ask… – 6:33 PM


Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Does the availability of Buddy Hield loom as a Heat backup plan? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/23/ask… – 12:07 PM
ASK IRA: Does the availability of Buddy Hield loom as a Heat backup plan? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/23/ask… – 12:07 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
ICYMI, on yesterday’s show @KyleNeubeck and I discussed the Dame chatter, what’s behind the Buddy Hield rumors, and @NBAKrell’s food takes.
Audio podcast: link.chtbl.com/PHLYSixers
Watch/subscribe on YouTube:
youtube.com/live/-iEc-SzQK… – 12:00 PM
ICYMI, on yesterday’s show @KyleNeubeck and I discussed the Dame chatter, what’s behind the Buddy Hield rumors, and @NBAKrell’s food takes.
Audio podcast: link.chtbl.com/PHLYSixers
Watch/subscribe on YouTube:
youtube.com/live/-iEc-SzQK… – 12:00 PM

Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: @BobbyMarks42 on Dame trade rumblings, Pacers preview, Buddy Hield trades/fits; then @espn_macmahon helps preview the Mavs and Jazz:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3rpbXpK
Apple: apple.co/3PpjzRb – 11:23 AM
New Lowe Post podcast: @BobbyMarks42 on Dame trade rumblings, Pacers preview, Buddy Hield trades/fits; then @espn_macmahon helps preview the Mavs and Jazz:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3rpbXpK
Apple: apple.co/3PpjzRb – 11:23 AM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Does the availability of Buddy Hield loom as a Heat backup plan? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/23/ask… Plus: Is any single Heat chip a Lillard deal breaker?; An animated approach. – 8:20 AM
Does the availability of Buddy Hield loom as a Heat backup plan? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/23/ask… Plus: Is any single Heat chip a Lillard deal breaker?; An animated approach. – 8:20 AM

Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
After the latest rumors, the Chicago Bulls should be all in on a Buddy Hield trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/22/chi… – 10:03 PM
After the latest rumors, the Chicago Bulls should be all in on a Buddy Hield trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/22/chi… – 10:03 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Friday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube. Buddy Hield wants a trade. It won’t be to the Lakers. (Seriously.) Plus, Christian Wood discusses his role and relationship with Darvin Ham. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods.
youtu.be/lWh-mI2NtoI?t=… – 4:49 PM
For the sickos who like to watch, Friday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube. Buddy Hield wants a trade. It won’t be to the Lakers. (Seriously.) Plus, Christian Wood discusses his role and relationship with Darvin Ham. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods.
youtu.be/lWh-mI2NtoI?t=… – 4:49 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Buddy Hield has more seasons with 250+ 3-pointers than
James Harden
Klay Thompson
Damian Lillard
Ray Allen
Reggie Miller
only Steph has done it more than Buddy. pic.twitter.com/BMQTWAXBre – 4:17 PM
Buddy Hield has more seasons with 250+ 3-pointers than
James Harden
Klay Thompson
Damian Lillard
Ray Allen
Reggie Miller
only Steph has done it more than Buddy. pic.twitter.com/BMQTWAXBre – 4:17 PM


Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
A lot of wild Dame Lillard chatter this week — @DerekBodnerNBA and I will be live shortly sharing some of what we’ve heard, the various reporting that’s out there, more Buddy Hield rumors, and much more.
📺 youtube.com/live/-iEc-SzQK… pic.twitter.com/HggsnTLWP3 – 2:33 PM
A lot of wild Dame Lillard chatter this week — @DerekBodnerNBA and I will be live shortly sharing some of what we’ve heard, the various reporting that’s out there, more Buddy Hield rumors, and much more.
📺 youtube.com/live/-iEc-SzQK… pic.twitter.com/HggsnTLWP3 – 2:33 PM


Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
After the latest rumors, the Chicago Bulls should be all in on a Buddy Hield trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/22/chi… – 1:45 PM
After the latest rumors, the Chicago Bulls should be all in on a Buddy Hield trade. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/09/22/chi… – 1:45 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We explain why Buddy Hield trade rumors finally have nothing to do with the Lakers, Christian Wood’s role/mindset with the team, and Pat Bev saying Vando should have held out for more $. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bud… – 11:53 AM
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We explain why Buddy Hield trade rumors finally have nothing to do with the Lakers, Christian Wood’s role/mindset with the team, and Pat Bev saying Vando should have held out for more $. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bud… – 11:53 AM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
With Buddy Hield now floating around, I take a look at a case for and against a Hield trade #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/the-case… via @SixersWire – 11:39 AM
With Buddy Hield now floating around, I take a look at a case for and against a Hield trade #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/the-case… via @SixersWire – 11:39 AM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
New podcast!
On the latest with the Pacers, a Buddy Hield extension/trade in a contract year, then my conversation with former Pacer Glenn Robinson III.
🟢open.spotify.com/episode/4rt96p…
🟣podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bud… pic.twitter.com/Vn11CdoY9T – 11:27 AM
New podcast!
On the latest with the Pacers, a Buddy Hield extension/trade in a contract year, then my conversation with former Pacer Glenn Robinson III.
🟢open.spotify.com/episode/4rt96p…
🟣podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bud… pic.twitter.com/Vn11CdoY9T – 11:27 AM


Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New #Celtics mailbag features thoughts on Buddy Hield’s trade availability, Malcolm Brogdon’s situation and what the starting 5 may look like masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 10:27 AM
New #Celtics mailbag features thoughts on Buddy Hield’s trade availability, Malcolm Brogdon’s situation and what the starting 5 may look like masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 10:27 AM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Our first Sixers-related trade rumor in a while!
With Buddy Hield on the market, I took a look at the veteran shooter and whether a deal for him makes sense @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/nba-trade-rumo… – 10:18 AM
Our first Sixers-related trade rumor in a while!
With Buddy Hield on the market, I took a look at the veteran shooter and whether a deal for him makes sense @PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/nba-trade-rumo… – 10:18 AM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Should the Bulls try to make a trade for Damian Lillard? How about Buddy Hield?
Took a look at the pros and cons of both players — and whether a trade even exists to make either option possible.
chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 9:51 AM
Should the Bulls try to make a trade for Damian Lillard? How about Buddy Hield?
Took a look at the pros and cons of both players — and whether a trade even exists to make either option possible.
chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 9:51 AM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
On the Pacers’ current status, big-picture considerations, context on Buddy Hield’s contributions + wishes, and what the upcoming season may look like:
fieldhousefiles.com/p/on-the-pacer… pic.twitter.com/rRBF5xvBDc – 4:36 PM
On the Pacers’ current status, big-picture considerations, context on Buddy Hield’s contributions + wishes, and what the upcoming season may look like:
fieldhousefiles.com/p/on-the-pacer… pic.twitter.com/rRBF5xvBDc – 4:36 PM


Jake Madison @NOLAJake
LIVE episode of Locked On Pelicans tonight! Let’s talk trading for Buddy Hield, more on Giannis, and all things Pels. See y’all at 7 pm central!
youtube.com/watch?v=1oMkU6… pic.twitter.com/sSVK1v6hCw – 3:37 PM
LIVE episode of Locked On Pelicans tonight! Let’s talk trading for Buddy Hield, more on Giannis, and all things Pels. See y’all at 7 pm central!
youtube.com/watch?v=1oMkU6… pic.twitter.com/sSVK1v6hCw – 3:37 PM



Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I found my three favorite Buddy Hield teams:
– Raptors
– Rockets
– Nets
cbssports.com/nba/news/buddy… – 1:40 PM
I found my three favorite Buddy Hield teams:
– Raptors
– Rockets
– Nets
cbssports.com/nba/news/buddy… – 1:40 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Buddy Hield trade rumors: Three possible destinations with Pacers sharpshooter on the block again
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/buddy… – 1:38 PM
Buddy Hield trade rumors: Three possible destinations with Pacers sharpshooter on the block again
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/buddy… – 1:38 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers have begun discussions on a trade.
@RickKamlaSports and @adaniels33 weigh in on Buddy’s future pic.twitter.com/FEOcKK22d8 – 12:19 PM
Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers have begun discussions on a trade.
@RickKamlaSports and @adaniels33 weigh in on Buddy’s future pic.twitter.com/FEOcKK22d8 – 12:19 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I wish there was a way to get Buddy Hield to Minnesota. I think that team is one shooter short right now, but the money is probably too cumbersome. – 11:13 AM
I wish there was a way to get Buddy Hield to Minnesota. I think that team is one shooter short right now, but the money is probably too cumbersome. – 11:13 AM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
NEW: The Pacers are in a rebuild, still in the asset-gathering mode and wanting to see how things play out.
Buddy Hield is a reliable veteran entering a contract year who has seen several teammates get paid.
My story on the situation: fieldhousefiles.com/p/on-the-pacer… pic.twitter.com/RMDhTXZmq5 – 11:09 AM
NEW: The Pacers are in a rebuild, still in the asset-gathering mode and wanting to see how things play out.
Buddy Hield is a reliable veteran entering a contract year who has seen several teammates get paid.
My story on the situation: fieldhousefiles.com/p/on-the-pacer… pic.twitter.com/RMDhTXZmq5 – 11:09 AM


Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Live in about an hour with @DerekBodnerNBA and @rich_hofmann discussing what the Sixers can get out of Tobias Harris under Nick Nurse, Buddy Hield trade rumors, and more:
📺 youtube.com/live/kNGvkB6Ta…
@PHLY_Sports / @PHLY_Sixers – 10:30 AM
Live in about an hour with @DerekBodnerNBA and @rich_hofmann discussing what the Sixers can get out of Tobias Harris under Nick Nurse, Buddy Hield trade rumors, and more:
📺 youtube.com/live/kNGvkB6Ta…
@PHLY_Sports / @PHLY_Sixers – 10:30 AM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Won’t have the link until later, but don’t forget LIVE episode of Locked On Pelicans tonight at 7 pm central on the YouTube page. Let’s talk Buddy Hield – 9:41 AM
Won’t have the link until later, but don’t forget LIVE episode of Locked On Pelicans tonight at 7 pm central on the YouTube page. Let’s talk Buddy Hield – 9:41 AM

Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Here’s my whacky Buddy Hield trade:
IND: Gordon Hayward, Kai Jones
PHL: Buddy Hield, Colby White
CHA: Lonzo Ball, Dan Theis (+ some draft equity)
CHI: James Harden pic.twitter.com/IEOcHB4eoU – 9:24 AM
Here’s my whacky Buddy Hield trade:
IND: Gordon Hayward, Kai Jones
PHL: Buddy Hield, Colby White
CHA: Lonzo Ball, Dan Theis (+ some draft equity)
CHI: James Harden pic.twitter.com/IEOcHB4eoU – 9:24 AM

More on this storyline
Evan Sidery: The Mavericks, 76ers and Bucks have all shown interest in Buddy Hield, per @ShamsCharania : “You look at teams like Dallas, Philly, Milwaukee. Those are the types of teams that could definitely use a shooter like Buddy Hield. They’ve had a level of interest in him over the last several months, but of course no deal has happened yet.” Shams also mentioned a deal for Hield likely won’t happen until after the regular season begins. -via Twitter @esidery / September 21, 2023
After contract extension negotiations stalled out, Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers have started a dialogue to work on finding a potential trade with another team, league sources say. Hield is open to a trade elsewhere, according to rival team sources, but no deal is imminent and there aren’t any current substantive talks with any other team. The Pacers did offer Hield an extension in recent weeks, but it’s believed their proposal did not make the seven-year guard feel desired, league sources said. -via The Athletic / September 20, 2023