Buddy Hield trade: Kings star reportedly wants out, wishes to play for the Mavericks?

With 2020-21 NBA season fast approaching, reports are focusing on multiple tre rumours across various teams aiming to make playoffs or rebuild next season. As per recent reports, Sacramento Kings star Buddy Hield is looking to move out of Sacramento and could join Dallas Mavericks. Sources also d that Philelphia 76ers were also aiming to manoeuvre a Buddy Hield tre. 

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Buddy Hield to Mavericks? 

This season, Hield was moved to bench by Kings, accompanied by reports of his fallout with  he coach Luke Walton. While he shot an impressive 39.4% from beyond arc, reports spoke about 27-year-old not making expected impact off bench. As a result, Hield reportedly wants out of Kings, wanting to team up with Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks. 

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Along with Hield, Tim Hardaway Jr – who can opt for player option – can be tred along with a possible draft pick. Mavericks have players like Boban Marjanovic, Seth Curry and Delon Wright to tre. However, Kings might need a clever combination of scores, who can help De'Aaron Fox le team to playoffs in 15 years. 

Buddy Hield contract details

Last year, Hield and Kings agreed to a four-year, $85 million deal. Per reports, Hield agreed to contract extension, which could pay him around $106 million (bonuses and intensives) by time it ends. Before escrow was applied, Hield's salary was to decline an 8 percent over year before hiking up 13.5% with salary cap, as per Athletic's Sam Amick. No player options are attached to Hield's extensions. 

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Mavericks depth chart

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