Warriors' Buddy Hield: Leading scorer off bench in win
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Hield produced 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes off the bench during Friday's 123-118 win over Memphis.
The veteran wing led his team in scoring on a night when six different Warriors produced double-digit points. The 30 minutes represented Hield's biggest workload since Nov. 2, but he's seen as few as 19 minutes in a game this month as his role remains inconsistent. Through 12 contests to begin his Golden State tenure, Hield is averaging 17.7 points, 4.0 boards, 3.8 threes, 1.9 assists and 0.8 steals in 25.0 minutes a game, on what would be career-best shooting of 49.4 percent from the floor and 46.9 percent from long distance.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Goes for 14 points in reserve role
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Hield closed Tuesday's 120-117 victory over the Mavericks with 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt), one rebound and two steals over 21 minutes.
Hield is an offensive catalyst who will sometimes have to take a back seat when the first unit is playing well. Stephen Curry has been unstoppable over the past two games, and Hield's ability to get going is indirectly tied to Curry's minutes. Still, Hield is a great three-point source for category leagues and will rarely dip below 20 minutes of court time.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Another strong showing
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Hield closed Monday's 125-112 victory over the Wizards with 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 28 minutes.
Hield has scored at least 20 points in four straight games and six times through seven appearances. He's also recorded eight steals and four blocks over his past six games, showing he's not just a three-point specialist. With Stephen Curry (ankle) back, Hield's usage figures to wane, but coach Steve Kerr hasn't been shy about riding the hot hand this season.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Powers squad to another win
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Hield chipped in 27 points (9-14 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 127-121 overtime victory over the Rockets.
Hield came off the bench for a second straight game, and he continues to show how effective he can be a sixth man. He led the Warriors with 27 points with the help of six made triples. Hield has drilled four or more threes in each of his last three appearances, knocking down 51.5 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc during this hot stretch.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Leads team to complete sweep
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Hield provided 21 points (8-19 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 104-89 win over the Pelicans.
Hield's move to the second unit was an interesting twist in the back end of this two-game tilt with the Pelicans. Coach Steve Kerr must have really liked what he saw from Lindy Waters, as he got the promotion to the first unit but struggled in the new role. Enter Hield, who is extremely comfortable in a sixth-man role. Once Stephen Curry (ankle) and Andrew Wiggins (back) return, that's where Hield will be for most of the season. As the first man off the bench, his sharpshooting skills will bridge the scoring gap, especially when Curry takes a break.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Not starting Wednesday
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Hield will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Hield dropped 28 points on 9-for-18 shooting in his first start of the season Tuesday, but he'll move back to the bench Wednesday in favor of Lindy Waters. Regardless of his reserve status, Hield should see plenty of action as the Warriors will be without Stephen Curry (ankle), De'Anthony Melton (back) and Andrew Wiggins (back) against New Orleans.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Drills seven threes as starter
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Hield amassed 28 points (9-18 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 124-106 win over New Orleans.
With Stephen Curry (ankle) and Andrew Wiggins (back) sidelined, Hield started Tuesday's game. Although he experienced some struggles early in the game, he heated up down the stretch and ended up as the high scorer for the Warriors. Hield will spend most of the season in a sixth-man role, but Tuesday proved that the sharpshooter is more than capable of taking over when needed.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: In starting lineup Tuesday
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Hield will enter the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
With a litany of injuries in the Warriors' backcourt to Stephen Curry (ankle), De'Anthony Melton (back) and Andrew Wiggins (back), Hield will start at shooting guard. The sharpshooter has averaged 19.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists while shooting 52.0 percent from deep across 21.0 minutes in three regular-season outings.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Catches fire from deep vs. Utah
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Hield amassed 27 points (10-14 FG, 7-9 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Friday's 127-86 victory over the Jazz.
Despite coming off the bench, Hield has led the Warriors in scoring in each of the first two games of the 2024-25 regular season. After going 5-for-7 from three in the Warriors' regular-season opener against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Hield followed that up with an even better outing Friday and has so far eased any doubt of the concerns over Golden State's prowess from deep following the departure of Klay Thompson.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Leads team with 22 points
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Hield logged 22 points (8-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 139-104 win over Portland.
Hield brings his sharpshooting skills to the Bay Area, and there's little question that his addition will be a great benefit to the Warriors. The veteran could emerge as one of the best sixth men in the league if his role crystallizes as many expect, and he'll provide solid relief with a second unit that should have no problem contending with Klay Thompson's departure.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Catches fire against Kings
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Hield tallied 22 points (8-9 FG, 6-7 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes of Wednesday's 122-112 preseason win over Sacramento.
The Warriors got their first look at the scoring punch Hield can provide off the bench, as the 31-year-old sharpshooter poured in a team-high 22 points in just his second game with Golden State. Hield figures to be one of the Warriors' top options off the bench once the regular season gets underway.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Headed to Golden State
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The Warriors agreed to a sign-and-trade with the 76ers to acquire Hield on a four-year contract in exchange for a 2031 second-round pick Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
After the departure of Klay Thompson, Hield will likely compete with Brandin Podziemski for the starting job next to Stephen Curry in the Warriors' backcourt. In 2023-24, Hield averaged 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 25.7 minutes across 84 combined regular-season appearances for the Pacers and 76ers. The 31-year-old guard has proven to be one of the most lethal outside shooters in the NBA, as his 1,322 three-pointers made since 2019-20 rank first in the league.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Scores 20 points in Game 6 loss
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Hield amassed 20 points (6-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Thursday's 118-115 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Hield went scoreless in two of the first three games of the series and was a DNP-CD in Games 4 and 5, but he provided a lift with his scoring off the bench in Game 6, particularly when the Sixers were in a complicated spot during the second and third quarters. Hield struggled in the series, but this 20-point effort will be a reminder of what he can do when he's given a consistent role on offense, regardless of his role.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Fails to score in four minutes
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Hield ended Thursday's 125-114 victory over New York in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one block in four minutes.
Hield barely touched the floor in the win, continuing his rapid fall from grace. He is basically an afterthought at this point, despite the fact the 76ers are not loaded with reliable talent. It appears as though he will need an offseason move to have a chance of reclaiming his standing as a fantasy asset next season.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Continues to struggle from deep
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Hield notched seven points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six assists and one rebound in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 105-104 Play-In Game win over the Heat.
Since Philadelphia acquired Hield on Feb. 8, the sharpshooter has averaged 12.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 25.5 minutes on 38.4 percent from deep. Hield has struggled to live up to his usual standards in April, as he's averaged 9.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 19.8 minutes, shooting just 35.2 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from three.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Coming off bench after all
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Hield isn't starting Sunday's game against the Spurs, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Hield was initially listed among the starters for Sunday's matchup, but he'll retreat to the bench since Nicolas Batum was a late addition to the starting lineup. However, Hield should still be in line for more minutes than usual since Kyle Lowry (rest) is sidelined.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Draws start against San Antonio
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Hield is starting Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Hield came off the bench in his last seven appearances, but he'll draw the start Sunday since Kyle Lowry (rest), Joel Embiid (knee) and Tobias Harris (knee) are sidelined. Over 42 starts this season, Hield has averaged 13.5 points, 3.4 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 29.5 minutes per game.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Struggles continue Saturday
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Hield accumulated seven points (3-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and two steals over 26 minutes during Saturday's 116-96 win over Memphis.
Hield managed just seven points in the win, scoring single digits for the seventh time in the past 10 games. Since arriving in Philadelphia, Hield has been a non-factor when it comes to fantasy. He is outside the top 200 over the past month, averaging just 9.5 points and 1.8 three-pointers in 21.7 minutes per game. Unless he is moved during the offseason, Hield could find himself undrafted in a lot of leagues next year.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Pops for 17 in loss
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Hield ended with 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 108-107 loss to the Clippers.
It was Hield's best scoring effort since he poured in 22 points against the Heat on Feb. 14, the last game before the All-Star break. The 31-year-old guard has started only one of the Sixers' last 10 games, and Hield has averaged 10.5 points, 2.9 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.9 assists over that stretch while seeing 22.4 minutes a contest.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Not on injury report for Wednesday
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Hield (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Hield suffered an ankle injury Monday against Sacramento but underwent X-rays after the game that came back negative. He won't be forced to miss Wednesday's game, but his role will likely depend on whether Kelly Oubre (shoulder) can suit up.
