The Philadelphia 76ers are 30-20 for the season and are currently occupying the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference. They have been recently defeated by the Golden State Warriors with a concluding score of 104-127.
Their star power, Joel Embiid, has suffered an injury and has undergone meniscus surgery as well. However, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the 76ers squad has acquired Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers.
The Indiana Pacers are trading Buddy Hield to the 76ers for Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2024
His post on Platform X, formerly Twitter states, “The Indiana Pacers are trading Buddy Hield to the 76ers for Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.”
The John R. Wooden Award winner, Hield has an average of 12 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. His shooting percentage from three is 38.4 per cent and from the field, it is 44.3. With Hield the 76ers squad will be aiming to strengthen their shooting and floor as Embiid will not be there for some time.
The squad was on the lookout for someone with shooting ability and whom they could fit in their trade scenario. Somehow Hield has been able to provide that and they have moved further with the trade.
