Hield closed with six points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's preseason loss to the Lakers.
Despite moving into the starting lineup, Hield failed to produce anything of note. After a hot start to his career in Golden State, Hield faded badly last season. The Warriors added depth during the offseason, a worrying sign for Hield, who could struggle to play a consistent role for the Warriors. His playing time is typically dependent on whether his perimeter shot is falling, something that can be streaky, at best.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Will start Sunday
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Hield will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's exhibition against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Hield will get a chance in the first unit with Stephen Curry (undisclosed), Moses Moody (calf), Jimmy Butler (personal) and Al Horford (rest) all out Sunday. If Moody's injury lingers, Hield would be a candidate for an increased role in the short term.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Adds backcourt support in win
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Hield tallied 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, an assist and a steal across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 129-123 preseason win over the Trail Blazers.
The Warriors elected to start Moses Moody over Hield and Brandin Podziemski in the matchup. Although Hield's three-point prowess is an aid in category formats, his chances for consistent production are stymied by the talent ahead of him on the depth chart. The 32-year-old journeyman will get more minutes if he's connecting early from the perimeter, as Steve Kerr tends to run with a hot hand if it's available.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Muted performance in loss
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Hield closed Wednesday's 121-110 loss to Minnesota in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals with eight points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals across 30 minutes.
Hield certainly had some strong moments in the playoffs, but he closed out the final two games shooting a combined 6-of-20 from the field. As for the regular season, it's no secret that he had his struggles in his first campaign with the team. He appeared in all 82 games, posting averages of 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.5 three-pointers on 41.7 percent from the field. The guard is under contract with the team for two more years with a player option for a third.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Held to 13 points
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Hield totaled 13 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 35 minutes during Monday's 117-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Golden State's lack of firepower without Stephen Curry (hamstring) was evident Monday, as Hield, Brandin Podziemski and Jimmy Butler all combined for 38 points. However, Hield has had some good moments in this series, as he's averaging 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.8 three-pointers across four games.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Drains four triples in Game 3
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Hield provided 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and two blocks in 32 minutes during Saturday's 102-97 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Hield was sharp from beyond the arc, but his scoring contributions weren't enough to prevent the loss as Minnesota recovered its home-court advantage for the time being. Hield should continue to play at a high level for the Warriors and most of his fantasy upside should come from his scoring and three-point shooting. He's scored in double digits while making at least four threes in each of his last four appearances.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Scores 15 points in Game 2 loss
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Hield recorded 15 points (5-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 117-93 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Hield didn't have his best performance Thursday, but he still ended up being one of the best players for Golden State in a game where the entire offense struggled. He should remain one of the team's go-to options on offense, especially as an outside threat, while Stephen Curry (hamstring) remains out.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Steps up late in Game 1 win
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Hield accumulated 24 points (7-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 99-88 win over Minnesota in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Hield finished just two rebounds shy of a double-double, but perhaps more important than that was that he drained a couple of key three-pointers late when the Warriors needed him the most. Hield could embrace a bigger role on offense in case Stephen Curry (hamstring) is unable to play in Game 2 on Thursday. The veteran sharpshooter endured a slow start to the postseason but has scored in double digits in four of his last six appearances.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Erupts for 33 points
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Hield notched 33 points (12-15 FG, 9-11 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 103-89 victory over the Rockets in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Hield was incredibly efficient Sunday, missing only three of his 15 field-goal attempts while drilling nine three-pointers. This ties an NBA record in a Game 7, set by Donte DiVincenzo last postseason with the Knicks. Hield's 33 points crushed his previous playoff-best total (20) set in 2024 while playing for the 76ers.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Hits for 15 in Monday's start
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Hield accumulated 15 points (6-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Monday's 109-106 win over the Rockets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Making his first start since Feb. 12, Hield played at least 30 minutes for the first time since March 3 and supplied solid secondary scoring. The veteran wing dropped five threes and 17 points off the bench in a Game 3 win, and he appears to have moved ahead of the struggling Moses Moody in the Warriors' rotation heading into Game 5 on Wednesday.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Starting Monday
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Hield will start in Monday's Game 4 against the Rockets, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
The sharpshooter will replace Quinten Post in the starting five Monday. Hield is coming off an efficient 17-point performance in Saturday's Game 3 victory, and in three appearances during the first round, he has averaged 8.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers, 1.3 steals and 1.0 assists across 20.0 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Chips in 17 points off bench
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Hield chipped in 17 points (6-13 FG, 5-11 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and three steals over 29 minutes during Saturday's 104-93 victory over the Rockets in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Hield logged single-digit points in each of his last four games, but he stepped into a larger offensive role in Game 3 due to Jimmy Butler (pelvis) being ruled out. Hield did most of his damage from three-point range and finished as the Warriors' second-leading scorer behind Stephen Curry (36). Golden State will need Hield's efficiency to make a deep playoff run, and the 2016 first-round pick would continue to have a big role off the bench if Butler cannot play in Game 4 on Monday.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Posts 16 points from bench
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Hield racked up 16 points (6-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt), four rebounds and one block over 23 minutes during Friday's 103-86 win over the Trail Blazers.
Hield connected on 40 percent of his shots beyond the arc in the victory. When Hield's sharpshooting skills are dialed in, he's capable of massive totals, but his success is entirely dependent on his usage. His minutes occasionally dip below 20, which usually isn't enough time to get into a groove. The first unit will play max minutes in the playoffs, thus likely diluting Hield's results.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Team-high 20 points in loss
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Hield dropped 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and a steal in 25 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 106-96 loss to the Rockets.
With Stephen Curry managing just three points all night, Hield was tasked with picking up the slack to keep the Warriors in this game. The veteran sharpshooter put together a valiant effort, with his six triples qualifying as his second-highest mark of the season. Unfortunately for his fantasy managers, Hield failed to contribute much in other areas of the stat sheet. Although he's shooting a solid 38.2 percent from beyond the arc since the All-Star break, he's averaging just 9.9 points per game in that same span, making him an unreliable fantasy option.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: More opportunities coming
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Hield racked up eight points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 19 minutes during Thursday's 117-114 victory over Toronto.
With Stephen Curry dealing with a pelvis injury that will force him to miss the beginning of Golden State's road trip, Hield could have more opportunities coming his way. He's been trending up in recent weeks, averaging 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in 20.3 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Goes missing in win
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Hield racked up three points (1-7 FG, 1-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes during Saturday's 97-94 victory over New York.
Hield was a non-factor in the win, an all too familiar trend this season. After a solid start to his career in Golden State, Hield has been unable to deliver consistent production. In fact, he has now scored double-digit points only six times in the past 14 games. Through 67 games played, he is averaging 11.4 points per game, his lowest mark since his rookie season back in 2016-17.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Puts up big line in win
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Hield finished with 20 points (7-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 25 minutes during Monday's 130-120 victory over the Trail Blazers.
This was the 10th game of the season with at least 20 points from Hield. However, his production has been all over the place, making him a volatile fantasy option. Over his last 10 games, Hield has averaged 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.2 three-pointers.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Red-hot off bench as top scorer
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Hield posted 22 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes in Monday's 119-101 win over Charlotte.
Hield put on a show Monday coming off the bench, leading all Golden State players in scoring and threes made while finishing just north of 20 points from the second unit. Hield has connected on five or more threes in 10 contests, and he did so Monday for the sixth time when coming off the bench. He has now tallied 20 or more points on nine occasions.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Drills five threes in backup role
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Hield chipped in 22 points (8-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 132-108 victory over Sacramento.
Hield is hard to stop when his perimeter shot is dialed in, and the Warriors were happy to ride his hot hand on the way to a decisive victory. The sharpshooter logged 12 starting appearances before being replaced by Brandin Podziemski in the first unit earlier in the week. While he scored only two points in his first game after the demotion, he came alive and delivered on a night when many other role players stepped forward.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Runner-up in 3-Point Contest
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Hield finished second behind Tyler Herro in the Starry 3-Point Contest after scoring 23 points in the final round.
Hield set the tone in the first round with 31 points, which tied Warriors teammate Stephen Curry's record from the 2021 competition. However, Hield missed his first seven shot attempts in the final round and couldn't overcome his slow start, ultimately losing by a single point and falling short of capturing his second 3-Point Contest victory. Hield is shooting 36.3 percent from three on 7.0 3PA/G this season, though that number has dropped to 31.8 percent since the beginning of January.
