PODCAST: Pacers at the trade deadline, why they moved Buddy Hield and GM Chad Buchanan's full comments
Explaining the Pacers' moves at the trade deadline, why Buddy Hield was better positioned for a new contract elsewhere, options with the open roster spot and more.
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I’ll discuss the Pacers’ moves at the trade deadline, which centered around moving Buddy Hield to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
Little movement until trade deadline day.
The value of pre-agency and how impactful it can be.
Why the Pacers and Hield were headed for a divorce.
How Hield’s future possible earnings impacted his present.
Why would they trade for Cory Joseph, then waive him.
Four options for the front office with the open roster spot.
🎙 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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oh man, i'm not sure doug's floor is higher than buddy's... doug's floor seems to be 0/0/0/0, which he's put up the last 2 games lol
edit: correction--they gave him an assist today
early returns on the buddy trade are terrible...talk me off the ledge