The Warriors agreed to a sign-and-trade with the 76ers to acquire Hield on a four-year contract in exchange for a 2031 second-round pick Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
After the departure of Klay Thompson, Hield will likely compete with Brandin Podziemski for the starting job next to Stephen Curry in the Warriors' backcourt. In 2023-24, Hield averaged 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 25.7 minutes across 84 combined regular-season appearances for the Pacers and 76ers. The 31-year-old guard has proven to be one of the most lethal outside shooters in the NBA, as his 1,322 three-pointers made since 2019-20 rank first in the league.
76ers' Buddy Hield: Scores 20 points in Game 6 loss
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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.
76ers' Buddy Hield: Fails to score in four minutes
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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.
76ers' Buddy Hield: Continues to struggle from deep
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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.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Coming off bench after all
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Hield isn't starting Sunday's game against the Spurs, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Hield was initially listed among the starters for Sunday's matchup, but he'll retreat to the bench since Nicolas Batum was a late addition to the starting lineup. However, Hield should still be in line for more minutes than usual since Kyle Lowry (rest) is sidelined.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Draws start against San Antonio
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Hield is starting Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Hield came off the bench in his last seven appearances, but he'll draw the start Sunday since Kyle Lowry (rest), Joel Embiid (knee) and Tobias Harris (knee) are sidelined. Over 42 starts this season, Hield has averaged 13.5 points, 3.4 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 29.5 minutes per game.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Struggles continue Saturday
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Hield accumulated seven points (3-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and two steals over 26 minutes during Saturday's 116-96 win over Memphis.
Hield managed just seven points in the win, scoring single digits for the seventh time in the past 10 games. Since arriving in Philadelphia, Hield has been a non-factor when it comes to fantasy. He is outside the top 200 over the past month, averaging just 9.5 points and 1.8 three-pointers in 21.7 minutes per game. Unless he is moved during the offseason, Hield could find himself undrafted in a lot of leagues next year.
