NBA Transfers: Indiana Pacers trade Buddy Hield to Philadelphia 76ers

Trade Deadline: The Indiana Pacers will trade Buddy Hield to the Philadelphia 76ers, Shams Charania told The Athletic. The Pennsylvania team wanted to move at the trade deadline despite Joel Embiid's injury. In exchange, Marcus Morris and Furkan Korkmaz will come to Indiana.

Philadelphia strengthens its short-term prospects with Hield, while remaining optimistic about Embiid's potential return this season. Additionally, they maintain financial flexibility for the summer, refraining from committing funds and preserving cap space.