Buddy Hield News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Jonathan Kuminga's best hope after Warriors exit is becoming clearer by the day The Golden State Warriors washed their hands of the Jonathan Kuminga problem at this past season's trade deadline, swapping him and Buddy Hi...

JULY 22 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Heat must resist temptation to trade for Buddy Hield despite intriguing report The Miami Heat appear to have a path to trading for Buddy Hield. They shouldn't give in to temptation.

JULY 22 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Center Al Horford receives new 2-year, $14 million contract to remain with Warriors, AP source says

Veteran center Al Horford is staying with the Golden State Warriors, receiving a two-year, $14 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement

JULY 6 • Associated Press

Center Jock Landale agrees to $14 million, 1-year deal to re-sign with Hawks, AP source says

Center Jock Landale has reached an agreement on a one-year, $14 million deal to re-sign with the Atlanta Hawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Center Kristaps Porzingis re-signing with Warriors on two-year, $40 million deal

Center Kristaps Porzingis has reached agreement on a two-year, $40 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors, who announced the deal

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Hawks left with Buddy Hield problem Warriors were desperate to dump February's mid-season trade between the Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks was centered around Jonathan Kuminga and Kristaps Porzingis,...

JUNE 29 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Heat's Buddy Hield dream may not be completely dead just yet The Miami Heat's dream to add Buddy Hield on the cheap may not be completely dead yet, but it certainly got much more difficult.

JUNE 29 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Hawks' Buddy Hield decision still uncertain despite contract agreement While on paper, Buddy Hield is now locked into a one-year deal, it's quickly appearing likely that he and his new contract will get moved.

JUNE 29 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Report: Atlanta Hawks Make Decision On Buddy Hield's Contract For Next Season The Atlanta Hawks had until today to make a decision on Buddy Hield and whether or not they were going to guarantee his $9,658,536 contract...

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

Has salary fully guaranteed Hield had his $9.66 million salary for the 2026-27 season fully guaranteed by the Hawks on Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Hield began the 2025-26 campaign in Golden State before being traded to Atlanta ahead of the deadline. In seven regular-season games with the Hawks, he averaged a career-low 5.1 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.7 assists across 7.3 minutes while shooting 41.2 percent from deep. It's unknown what the future holds for Hield, but he will remain in Atlanta for now. However, there is always a chance other teams in need of a reliable shooter will come calling at some point moving ahead.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Buddy Hield gets unexpected contract lifeline after Warriors trade Having failed to earn a rotation role after he was traded by the Golden State Warriors at February's mid-season deadline, there was an assum...

JUNE 25 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Hawks must make Buddy Hield decision immediately after 2026 NBA Draft Buddy Hield's partially guaranteed contract gives Hawks a great avenue for more roster and financial flexibility.

JUNE 24 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Kristaps Porzingis rumor could vindicate Warriors trade gamble When the Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield for Kristaps Porzingis at February's mid-season deadline, it was a ma...

JUNE 19 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Kristaps Porzingis trade will look better for Warriors with predicted contract move The Golden State Warriors decision to trade Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield for Kristaps Porzingis at February's mid-season deadline remain...

JUNE 4 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

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

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