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2022 NBA Offseason: Predicting 3 potential NBA trades

By Jack Simone

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks blocks the shot of Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 10, 2020 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks blocks the shot of Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 10, 2020 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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2022 NBA Offseason: Predicting 3 potential NBA trades
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 08: Buddy Hield #24 of the Indiana Pacers reacts in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 08, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana, 2022 NBA Offseason: Predicting 3 potential NBA trades. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

2022 NBA Offseason: Predicting 3 potential NBA trades: Buddy Hield

Timberwolves receive: Buddy Hield, TJ McConnell

Pacers receive: Malik Beasley, Josh Okogie, Jordan McLaughlin

The Minnesota Timberwolves have improved a ton this season, as they are a legitimate playoff team for the first time in a long time. (Outside of the one Jimmy Butler season.)

However, as they look to compete and improve moving forward, adding more consistent players around their core should be their goal. This trade does just that for them.

While Buddy Hield may be a bit older and a bit more expensive than Malik Beasley, he’s also proven to be a much more dependable shooter. Having him next to Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, and D’Angelo Russell would give them an elite shooter to kick out to.

As for TJ McConnell, he would give them a too-tier backup point guard. McConnell has proven to be one of the best playmakers in the league and is a menace in the passing lanes.

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers would continue their rebuild, getting a bit younger and shedding Hield’s salary. Malik Beasley is a younger, less proven version of Hield who could play alongside Tyrese Haliburton.

They’d also get a chance to take a look at Josh Okogie, a decent young defender, while point guard Jordan McLaughlin would be thrown in mainly for salary-matching purposes.

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