Hield ended Friday's 127-123 loss to the Trail Blazers with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in 16 minutes.
Hield failed to score for the second time this season, another in a long line of underwhelming performances. He has tallied double digits only five times thus far, averaging 6.9 points through his first 18 games. He holds little to no value in fantasy, outside of limited streaming appeal.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Available to play
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Hield (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Hield will power through his illness, but with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green all back in action Friday night, Hield's upside will be limited. Hield is averaging 7.3 points and 1.3 triples per game on the year.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Probable for Friday
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Hield is listed as probable for Friday's game against Portland due to illness.
Hield appears to have come down with an illness over the last day or so, but he should still be able to take the floor Friday evening. The team will likely have an update on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Scores 18 points with four threes
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Hield totaled 18 points (7-20 FG, 4-15 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 loss to Miami.
The Warriors struggled to get their offense going to begin this game, as they missed their first 11 shot attempts, but Hield quickly cracked the seal on the rim once he checked into the game and secured Golden State's first bucket. He saw a season high in minutes with Stephen Curry (ankle), Jimmy Butler (back) and Draymond Green (illness) all sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back, but Hield's playing time will likely dip back to the teens Friday with the main guys expected back for that one.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Available vs. Heat
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Hield (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Miami.
The veteran sharpshooter has been battling an illness for the past few days, but he's good to go and should handle a larger role in the absences of Stephen Curry (ankle) and Jimmy Butler (back). For the campaign, Hield has averaged 6.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 steals in 16.7 minutes per contest over 16 games.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Iffy for Wednesday
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Hield (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Hield was able to play through this illness Tuesday against Miami, finishing with two points on 1-for-3 shooting in 15 minutes. Stephen Curry (ankle) and Jonathan Kuminga (knees) have already been ruled out, while Jimmy Butler (back) and Draymond Green (illness) are questionable, so there will be a ton of touches up for grabs if Hield can give it a go once again.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Available vs. Magic
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Hield (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Hield is ready to play through an illness Tuesday. On the campaign as a whole, the veteran sharpshooter has averaged 6.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 steals in 16.8 minutes per contest across 15 games.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Probable for Tuesday
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Hield (illness) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Hield is listed on the injury report with an illness but is likely to play Tuesday. The veteran has settled into a steady bench role this season, averaging 16.8 minutes per contest across 15 appearances, though his 6.9 points per game and 32.1 percent three-point shooting both represent significant career lows.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Tacks three steals in win
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Hield totaled 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and three steals across 20 minutes during Sunday's 124-106 victory over New Orleans.
In addition to the three steals, Hield made three three-pointers, just his third instance of doing so this season. The veteran sharpshooter is averaging 6.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.2 threes made on an underwhelming 32.1 percent clip over 16.9 minutes so far.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Scores 12 points in win
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Hield logged 12 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 118-107 win over the Suns.
Tuesday marked the first time since the second game of the season that Hield finished with double-digit points. During that gap, he was shooting a mere 33.3 percent from the field and playing 14.4 minutes per game. However, with Jimmy Butler (back) missing the second half of Tuesday's win, Hield got some extra minutes and shot attempts.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Sees 10 minutes off bench
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Hield ended with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds in 10 minutes during Tuesday's 98-79 victory over the Clippers.
Hield is seemingly at the edge of Golden State's rotation to open the season. Through five regular-season contests, Hield is seeing 17.1 minutes per game with 7.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.2 three-pointers on 40.0 percent shooting from the field. His fantasy appeal is limited to deeper formats unless his minutes trend up.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Drains three treys in bench role
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Hield finished with 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two rebounds, an assist and a steal across 23 minutes in Friday's 106-103 loss to the Clippers.
The three-point specialist delivered from deep during the loss, but his streaky play is well-documented. Hield's volume beyond the arc makes the backup valuable in category leagues, but current projections place him outside the realm of fantasy viability unless an injury boosts his usage.
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Warriors' Buddy Hield: Not starting Tuesday
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Hield will not be in the starting lineup during Tuesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Hield will presumably come off the bench or not play entirely for rest purposes. If he doesn't play, the next chance for him to return to the floor will be the preseason finale Friday against the Clippers.
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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.
