"NBA Trade Deadline: Sixers' Long-Term Plan, Hield's Impact, and Lopez's Unconventional Response"
The Indiana Pacers made several moves at the NBA trade deadline, including trading Buddy Hield to the 76ers and acquiring Doug McDermott from the Spurs, along with draft picks. The team believes these moves will benefit them in the long term, despite the immediate impact being felt in their recent loss to the Warriors. The Pacers are focused on building a sustainable postseason team and are also optimistic about the addition of Pascal Siakam, who has been performing well since joining the team in January.