Buddy Hield News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

The clock is now ticking on Buddy Hield's contract after brutal Warriors exit The Golden State Warriors' decision to trade Buddy Hield was a painful one, to say the least. Over a season and a half with the Warriors, Hi...

MAY 12 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Makes rare appearance Hield supplied five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two rebounds over nine minutes during Thursday's 140-89 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference p...

Impact With the Hawks getting blown out of this contest, Hield was able to make his second appearance of the postseason. Following his move from Golden State, Hield wasn't able to carve out a role in Atlanta. He appeared in just seven regular-season contests for an average of 7.3 minutes per game. The veteran is under contract for two more seasons, though the second year is a player option.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks dust off Buddy Hield far too late in stark contrast to Warriors Golden State Warriors fans often lamented Steve Kerr's unwavering faith in Buddy Hield during his time with the franchise, but the exact opp...

MAY 1 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Nets 31 points with seven treys Hield provided 31 points (12-18 FG, 7-11 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Sunday's 143-117 loss to Miami.

Impact With Atlanta resting most of their main guys, Hield saw a massive spike in usage and took advantage of the increased opportunity. He set season highs in points and three-pointers made, and he finished with a pristine effective field goal percentage of 86.1.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Buddy Hield erupts for 31 Points in Hawks regular-season finale

APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

Heat run away in second half, tune up for play-in by beating Hawks 143-117

Jaime Jaquez Jr. capped his sixth-man award candidacy by scoring 26 points off the bench, Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell each scored 25 and the Miami Heat tuned up for the play-in t...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Rare appearance Friday Hield had zero points (0-2 FG) over four minutes during Friday's 141-107 victory over the Nets.

Impact Hield was back in the rotation, albeit during garbage time. Since arriving in Atlanta, Hield's role has been basically non-existent, suiting up on just six occasions. During his time on the floor, he has averaged 0.9 points and 0.9 rebounds. He can be safely ignored in all formats.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors have pushed Buddy Hield into brutal reality no player wants to be There's a brutal time for many veteran players where they become a minimum contract player, and that's just where Buddy Hield is headed afte...

MARCH 19 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Buddy Hield's fate at the Hawks is already sealed after sad Warriors departure As much as Buddy Hield's lack of on-court impact made a trade unsurprising, his departure from the Golden State Warriors still brought a sad...

MARCH 6 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker ruled out of Hawks' game vs. Wizards

All-Star Jalen Johnson and guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker have been ruled out of the Hawks' game against the Wizards

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Jonathan Kuminga shines in his Atlanta debut after trade by the Warriors

After riding the bench in Golden State, Jonathan Kuminga finally got a chance to shine for the Atlanta Hawks

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Oklahoma retires Buddy Hield's No. 24 jersey At Oklahoma, Buddy Hield was a unanimous first-team Associated Press All-American in 2016.

FEBRUARY 23 • NBA.COM

Buddy Hield's 2016 Sooners feel impossible to repeat 2015-16 OU Final Four team honored as Buddy Hield's number retired

FEBRUARY 23 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

LeBron James is dead wrong with his stance on Warriors' trade deadline LeBron James shared his opinion of the Golden State Warriors' trade deadline, but his view on Buddy Hield is dead wrong.

FEBRUARY 21 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

In Porter Moser's World of NIL and Transfers, Buddy Hield's Oklahoma Story Feels Distant The days of Buddy Hield bringing electricity to the Lloyd Noble Center and beyond for four years feel like a distant memory.

FEBRUARY 20 • SI.COM

Oklahoma revenge bid carries extra weight at Lloyd Noble Center Sooners host Texas A&M as Buddy Hield is honored

FEBRUARY 20 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Hawks could grant Buddy Hield his wish after surprise Warriors contract clause Buddy Hield's departure from the Golden State Warriors was seemingly a heart-breaking one, with the veteran sharpshooter responding to Jimmy...

FEBRUARY 15 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Hawks quickly come to Buddy Hield realization Warriors made weeks ago After 122-straight games for the Golden State Warriors (including playoffs), Steve Kerr realized in late December that Buddy Hield didn't ne...

FEBRUARY 11 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Buddy Hield trade blows door wide open for forgotten Warriors veteran Buddy Hield's departure from the Golden State Warriors was a necessary one given his diminishing impact and the need to match salary in a tr...

FEBRUARY 9 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Warriors sneaky trade immediately looks worse after stunning team debut Moving Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis headlined the Golden State Warriors' activity before the...

FEBRUARY 9 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Moses Moody has already started cashing the check Warriors wrote at the deadline The Golden State Warriors took a massive gamble at the trade deadline, swapping Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield for a relatively unknown qu...

FEBRUARY 8 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Hawks' new forward Jonathan Kuminga is out at least through All-Star break with bone bruise in knee

Atlanta Hawks newly acquired forward Jonathan Kuminga will miss at least one week while recovering from a left knee bone bruise

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Set to make debut with Atlanta Hield (recently traded) is available for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Hield and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) were traded by the Warriors on Wednesday in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles). With the trade finalized, Hield is ready to make his debut for the Hawks, though he'll be competing with fellow veterans CJ McCollum and Gabe Vincent for minutes off the bench behind backcourt starters Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Hield averaged 11.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.1 threes and 1.0 steals over 20.3 minutes per game over his last nine games with Golden State.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

The Jonathan Kuminga trade has a hidden upside Warriors fans aren't seeing The Golden State Warriors are being flamed for trading Jonathan Kuminga for Kristaps Porzingis, but the secret benefit is getting Buddy Hiel...

FEBRUARY 7 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Questionable for Saturday Hield (recently traded) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Impact With Wednesday's trade still pending, Hield is uncertain for his Hawks debut Saturday. If the veteran sharpshooter is out, Zaccharie Risacher and Corey Kispert should both see a considerable workload.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Heat run away in second half, tune up for play-in by beating Hawks 143-117

Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker ruled out of Hawks' game vs. Wizards

Jonathan Kuminga shines in his Atlanta debut after trade by the Warriors

Hawks' new forward Jonathan Kuminga is out at least through All-Star break with bone bruise in knee