Hield will come off the bench in Thursday's matchup against Memphis. Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
The sharpshooter will come off the bench with Dennis Schroder entering the starting backcourt alongside Stephen Curry. Over his last five outings (four starts), Hield has averaged 12.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 assists across 27.4 minutes per contest.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Posts season-high three blocks
Rotowire
Hield finished with 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt), four rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 91-90 loss to the Rockets.
Despite averaging just 0.3 swats per contest this season, Hield tallied a team-high three blocks against Houston. The 31-year-old also made his fourth start of the season Wednesday, and he is averaging 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.3 assists in 31.5 minutes across those outings.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Hits for 27 against Wolves
Rotowire
Hield ended with 27 points (10-18 FG, 7-13 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 114-106 win over the Timberwolves.
With Andrew Wiggins (ankle) in street clothes, Hield made his third start of the season and posted his best scoring effort in over a month. He snapped out of a shooting slump that had seen him score in single digits in three straight games while going just 3-for-14 (21.4 percent) from beyond the arc. The seven made threes Sunday also tied his season high, a mark he set Oct. 29. Wiggins isn't expected to miss much time, but Hield's inconsistency would make him a risky fantasy option even if he did remain in the starting five for another game or two.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Starting sans Wiggins
Rotowire
Hield will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against Minnesota, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
The sharpshooter will return to the starting five with Andrew Wiggins (ankle) sidelined. In his last five outings (one start), Hield has averaged 8.6 points and 3.0 rebounds across 20.0 minutes per game.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Disappoints in starting role
Rotowire
Hield chipped in five points (1-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Thursday's 99-93 victory over the Rockets.
Hield is mostly dependent on his three-point stroke, and it was not dialed in during the win. Coach Steve Kerr was likely looking for a production spark in the backcourt during Stephen Curry's (rest) absence, and Lindy Waters hasn't done enough to keep a starting role at off-guard. While Hield possesses enormous upside, he's a boom-or-bust option who will sometimes fall short of expectations.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Starting vs. Houston
Rotowire
Hield is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
The Warriors won't have Stephen Curry (rest) for this game, so Hield will jump into the starting lineup and will slot alongside Brandin Podziemski in the backcourt. Hield is averaging 14.9 points per game while shooting 43.8 percent from three-point range this season.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Makes history in Saturday's loss
Rotowire
Hield ended Saturday's 104-94 loss to the Spurs with 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), one rebound and four assists across 24 minutes.
The three three-pointers made in this game allowed Hield to surpass Joe Johnson for 19th on the NBA's all-time list for three-pointers made. Hield continues to make a huge impact off the bench for Golden State, scoring in double digits in all but one of his last six contests. However, it's not a secret that his numbers have regressed considerably compared to the figures he posted in the first few weeks of the campaign. Even with this expected regression, Hield remains a capable fantasy performer in most formats as long as he's knocking down threes on a steady basis.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Leading scorer off bench in win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Goes for 14 points in reserve role
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Another strong showing
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Powers squad to another win
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Leads team to complete sweep
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Not starting Wednesday
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Drills seven threes as starter
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: In starting lineup Tuesday
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Catches fire from deep vs. Utah
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Buddy Hield: Leads team with 22 points
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
76ers' Buddy Hield: Scores 20 points in Game 6 loss
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
76ers' Buddy Hield: Fails to score in four minutes
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
76ers' Buddy Hield: Continues to struggle from deep
Rotowire
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.
