Tyrese Haliburton will not be teammates with Buddy Hield for the primary time in his NBA profession, however large issues may very well be on the horizon for the Pacers.
Hield and Haliburton have been teammates for the reason that latter was chosen by the Sacramento Kings within the 2020 draft.
The sharpshooter was dealt to the 76ers in change for Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz and three second-round picks and Haliburton says it is going to take a while to regulate taking part in with out him.
“It’s simply bizarre,” Haliburton informed Pacers beat author Tony East. “I don’t suppose I’ve ever suited up for an NBA recreation with out Buddy {second time taking part in with out Hield}…It was undoubtedly bizarre. It’s going to be bizarre shifting ahead just a little bit. However that’s a part of the ebbs and flows of the NBA. Excited for him to have the chance. Yeah, I’m going to overlook him, however I’m positive we’ll go to the Bahamas collectively after the season. We’ll nonetheless speak day by day.”
Issues may get very attention-grabbing in Indiana quickly, since Yahoo Sports activities‘ Jake Fischer is reporting that Paul George could have some curiosity in returning to the place all of it started for him.
“Because the weeks have handed since Kawhi Leonard’s extension in Los Angeles, the place the Clippers’ All-Star informed reporters he was of the thoughts Paul George’s subsequent deal was coming subsequent — earlier than Harden’s this offseason — there have been rising whispers not solely of Philadelphia’s eye towards George, but additionally George’s personal intrigue by returning to Indiana and changing into the newest working mate for Tyrese Haliburton alongside Siakam,” Fischer wrote.
Haliburton may create the right duo with nine-time All-Star George, who may carry some expert veteran presence to the staff.
Having a mentor like George would assist Haliburton’s tremendously. The rising star is already having fun with a breakout season with a Pacers staff who’re 29-24 on the season.
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