Hield is coming into the ultimate 12 months of his contract. He’ll earn $19.3 million in 2023-24, which makes him the second highest paid participant on the crew behind middle Myles Turner. The Pacers may work on an extension with him this summer season or subsequent season to attempt to hold him as a part of their rebuild, they may bundle him in a commerce, or they may threat letting him stroll on the finish of subsequent 12 months. Pritchard wasn’t keen to decide to a plan of action on Tuesday. “He’s below contract for one more 12 months, so we don’t need to early lengthen,” Pritchard stated. “We may. … I feel we’ve acquired to outline his position subsequent 12 months. If we will get a job the place he’s snug and we’re snug, then I’m not against it. I’m not saying we’re going to do it for certain, however I’m not against it.”Supply: Indianapolis Star
