Sixers acquire Buddy Hield from Pacers for 3 second-round picks
The Philadelphia 76ers are acquiring Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Furkan Korkmaz, Marcus Morris and three second-round picks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Sixers, desperately in need of shooting, got their guy hours before the trade deadline. Hield is averaging 12 points per game on 38.4% shooting from three-point range. Philadelphia is currently ranked 29th in the NBA in three-point attempts this season, ahead of only the Detroit Pistons. Hield is a high-volume three-point shooter who will immediately play a key role on the depleted Sixers.
The Sixers sent away Korkmaz, who has been on the team for his entire career but has requested multiple trades throughout his stint in Philly. Averaging just over eight minutes per game, he hasn't had much of a role on the Sixers.
Philly also shipped off Morris, who was recently acquired by Philadelphia in the James Harden trade. He had some significant moments in his short stint with Philadelphia. Morris told Basketball News how incredible it was to play in Philly, and it’s clear he’ll never forget that experience.
I asked Marcus Morris what being back in Philly meant to him, especially on a night like tonight.
— Hunter Simpson (@SimpsonOnSixers) December 16, 2023
“I’ve been an eagles fan my whole life. Been a Sixers fan my whole life. Being able to put that jersey on, it’s not for forever, I’m happy to be able to say i did it.” pic.twitter.com/2xdWkuG1ge
All things considered, the Sixers didn’t send out much to get Hield and they still have a lot of assets to use elsewhere. Multiple reports have indicated that the Sixers will be aggressive at the deadline, so they may not be done wheeling and dealing.
For the Pacers, they get three second-round picks back for Hield, who was in the final year of his contract and expected to walk in free agency if they didn't trade him.