The regular season may have started, some players still live under the threat of a trade. According to the latest rumors, a big name should soon be packing its bags! It’s not easy to play in these conditions …
If he is one of the best players of the Kings, Buddy Hield is not yet in the odor of sanctity there. The big-scorer rear has a lot of requirements, especially in terms of his status in the locker room. As a result, he tends to pass for a diva in the eyes of the public… Not really what his team needs, she who is desperately trying to restore her image after years of mediocrity.
Given that it has a certain rating, the franchise therefore logically tried to exchange it, hoping to get a nice reward. A deal with the Lakers also seemed very close to see the light of day! Unfortunately for Sac-Town, the Crimson and Gold finally changed their minds by falling back on Russell Westbrook. A move that the division rival did not like, the leaders having been furious following this affair.
Buddy Hield about to leave the Kings?
But will he stay in California for a long time? According to some anonymous people, it seems not. Michael Scotto from Hoopshype thus revealed that a departure from the Bahamian was still relevant, and even that it could be imminent! The fairly advantageous contract of the latter would make it very interesting for the competition:
“Buddy is going to leave,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “They already traded it and the deal was done.” Another executive noted that Hield’s diminishing contract could make his trade more likely. Hield is expected to earn $ 23.09 million this season, $ 21.21 million in the 2022-23 season and $ 19.32 million in the 2023-24 season.
In an era where contracts tend to see wages inflate with the passing years, the lease signed from behind does indeed appear to be a boon for franchises. Of course, it is expensive, but its value will only decrease in the future. If he performs, his new team will have made a good move, otherwise, he will be easier to trade. A winning combination in any case!
As for Hield, it would finally be the opportunity for him to relaunch, far from Sacramento. The scoring figures of the person concerned have been steadily declining since 2018-19, when he was almost 21 points on average. Today, he is only 15.7 points per game and is no longer even the holder … All the lights are red for him, on the spot. It is high time to go.
Buddy Hield has had a hectic summer to say the least, and it isn’t likely to get any better in the coming weeks. Under these conditions, it is better to play as well as possible, in order to sell yourself to the competition!
