Lakers, three other teams linked to major trade with Pacers

“The Lakers were long rumored for Buddy Hield… You look at teams like [the] Dallas [Mavericks], [Philadelphia 76ers], [and] Milwaukee [Bucks]. Those are the types of teams that could definitely use a shooter like Buddy Hield,” Charania noted.

Hield has made his feelings on becoming a Laker perfectly clear over the years.

That said, it is hard to see a scenario where L.A. gets the sharpshooter. The front office has been quite busy already this summer, adding Gabe Vincent, Cam Reddish, Jaxson Hayes and Christian Wood.

In addition, the team also re-signed Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura and gave both Anthony Davis and Jarred Vanderbilt contract extensions.

The Bucks, given all of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s recent comments about leaving, might be a good destination for Hield. He would space the floor nicely and give Milwaukee another offensive threat to keep defenses honest when Jrue Holiday inevitably goes cold offensively.

Dallas makes some sense as well, given the way defenses were collapsing on Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving by the end of last year.

Philly is also a logical landing spot, considering James Harden’s uncertain status.

There are a lot of good options on the board. Where will Hield ultimately end up when it’s all said and done? Time will tell.