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NBA Free Agency: 76ers' Buddy Hield to Rockets?

The Houston Rockets could look to add a shooter in Buddy Hield in free agency.

Jeremy Brener

Apr 22, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Buddy Hield (17) dribbles up court against the New York Knicks during the first half during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Buddy Hield (17) dribbles up court against the New York Knicks during the first half during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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The Houston Rockets will look to improve their team this offseason, but they probably won't make as large of a splash as they did last summer when they brought Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks on board.

However, they can still make some big additions, especially in the 3-point shooting department. The Rockets ranked towards the bottom of the pack this season, making just 35.3 percent of their 3-pointers.

That's why Bleacher Report suggests that the Rockets could sign Philadelphia 76ers guard Buddy Hield in free agency.

"Houston was 23rd in three-point percentage this season, and Hield is certainly a player who can help on that front," Bleacher Report writes. "Signing for the non-taxpayer's mid-level would be a step down in pay, but it may be worth it for an opportunity to play for an up-and-comer like this."

Hield, 31, would certainly help the Rockets space the floor and make some triples. This season with the Indiana Pacers and 76ers, Hield shot over 38 percent from beyond the arc. Fred VanVleet was the only regular rotation player to hit those same marks.

Having Hield on the floor would give Jalen Green and Amen Thompson more room to drive and Alperen Sengun more room to operate in the post. It adds another dimension to their offense that they don't currently have, which could be the step Houston needs to go from the lottery to the postseason.

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Jeremy Brener

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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