Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield is set to make his team debut versus the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Hield and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) were part of a trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Hield is ready to make his debut, but doesn't have a clear path to consistent playing time. He'll likely compete with CJ McCollum and Gabe Vincent for backup guard minutes. Before the trade, Hield was averaging 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 17.5 minutes per game this season. He might see an uptick in value with the Hawks, but not enough to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.

The Atlanta Hawks acquired guard/forward Buddy Hield from the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania report. He was traded alongside Jonathan Kuminga (knee) in a deal to land Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Hield moved to San Francisco in 2024 and had a solid debut campaign. However, he couldn't build on it and became expendable for the Warriors. This season, Hield has averaged 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 17.5 minutes per game. His workload is unlikely to improve in Atlanta unless he improves his career-low 34.4 percent three-point shooting.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Buddy Hield (illness) will be active against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. He managed to play through an illness on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic and will attempt to do the same on Wednesday night. Hield has been limited to 6.6 points per game this season. However, he could have a larger offensive role in Wednesday's game, as the Warriors are going to be without Stephen Curry (ankle), Jimmy Butler III (back), Al Horford (toe), Draymond Green (illness), and Jonathan Kuminga (knee).

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Buddy Hield (illness) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Hield entered the day listed as probable due to an illness, but the 32-year-old will suit up despite feeling under the weather. He's appeared in every game this season, averaging 6.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.9 steals across 16.8 minutes per contest in 15 outings. Given that he's playing sick, Hield will likely see limited minutes, making him a low-impact fantasy option for tonight's slate.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Buddy Hield finished Tuesday's 99-89 win in Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves as the leading scorer in the contest, putting up 24 points on 7-for-19 shooting. Hield initially struggled to hit shots, but he stepped up for the Warriors after Stephen Curry (hamstring) exited the game. He was only two rebounds short of a double-double, dished out three assists, and snagged one steal while hitting 5-for-8 from downtown. After combining for only four points in Games 5 and 6 against the Houston Rockets, Hield has exploded for 57 points across two outings, sinking 14 attempts from three-point range. With Curry potentially missing more time, the Warriors are set to rely more on Hield offensively moving forward.

Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (illness) is available for Monday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The veteran isn't feeling well. Fortunately, the illness won't force him to miss his first game of the 2024-25 campaign. Hield is hard to trust from a fantasy standpoint. But he had 13 points while shooting 3-for-5 from deep in Friday's loss to the Phoenix Suns, so fantasy managers hope he'll keep it going on Monday night. However, Hield could have a tough time getting that done versus an Orlando squad that has allowed 105.4 points per game this season, the second-best average in the NBA.

According to Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports, impending free agent guard/forward Buddy Hield is expected to draw "strong interest" from teams this offseason, with the Bucks, Magic, Suns, and Timberwolves the favorites to acquire his talents. After inking a four-year, $94 million contract with the Kings in 2020-21, Hield was dealt to Indiana before eventually ending up in Philadelphia for the 2023-24 campaign. While Hield had some solid performances, he struggled overall by averaging 12.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists while shooting 38.9% from deep. Fortunately, the 2016 No. 6 overall pick could turn things around with a new club, meaning he has a good chance to bounce back for fantasy managers in 2024-25.

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Cameron Payne will join the starting unit for Sunday's contest against the Knicks, replacing Buddy Hield. The veteran is getting his third start in four games after previously filling in for Kyle Lowry and Nicolas Batum. He starts on the backcourt alongside Lowry this time, with Hield set to lead the second unit. Together with his time in Milwaukee, Payne has made five starts across the season, amassing a respectable 14.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in the role. Hield began the campaign as a bench piece in Indiana, so the role isn't anything new for him, and he should still get plenty of action off the pine.

According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, guard Buddy Hield will start on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The 31-year-old was traded ahead of the deadline on Thursday after spending time in Indiana over the last few seasons. He's been a sporadic fantasy producer this season, currently averaging 12.0 points, the second-lowest mark of his career. However, Hield should get routine playing time in Philly, and his start on Friday night is already a good sign regarding his fantasy potential. With Tyrese Maxey (illness) out of the lineup, Hield is a must-start in all fantasy leagues. He's also worth considering for DFS lineups.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Buddy Hield (recently traded) will not make his team debut in Friday's game versus the Atlanta Hawks. Hield's Sixers debut following Thursday's trade with the Indiana Pacers will have to wait until Saturday at the earliest, when Philly travels to D.C. to face the Washington Wizards. Tyrese Maxey (illness) is a late addition to the injury report, so the backcourt could be extremely undermanned on Friday. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the best bet for fantasy purposes against a Hawks team that's allowing the most points per game (124.0) in the NBA this season. Since Jan. 27, Oubre is averaging 18.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.0 three-pointers, and 0.9 blocks in 32.4 minutes over his last seven games.

Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield has been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. In return, the Pacers receive Furkan Korkmaz, Marcus Morris Sr., and three second-round picks. Overall, the 76ers dealt two expiring contracts with some added filler to get themselves a bona-fide shooter who was falling out of the Pacers' rotation. Hield should instantly see a bump in fantasy value, as he'll become a key piece in the Sixers' rotation as someone who can score and play off the ball along with Tyrese Maxey. So far this year, Hield has averaged 12.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.6 made threes, and 1.2 turnovers per game while shooting 44.3% from the floor and 38.4% from deep.

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com, the 76ers have shown interest in Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield. The 31-year-old makes $18.5 million and is in the final year of his contract. At the same time, Philadelphia has several expiring contracts, making a deal between both teams possible heading toward the trade deadline. Hield has averaged 12.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 25.7 minutes per game, some of the lowest marks of his career. Although he'll likely have more than a few productive fantasy showings if he remains in Indiana, his ceiling will increase significantly from a move to Philly, a team that could be without Joel Embiid for the rest of the 2023-24 campaign.

Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan says the organization is in no hurry to trade away guard/forward Buddy Hield, stating their "intention is to have Buddy on the team this year." It coincides with a previous report from The Athletic, saying that no trade is close at this time despite Hield being open to one after contract-extension talks with Indiana halted recently. The 30-year-old appears prepared to participate in Pacers training camp next Tuesday, even if an extension to his expiring deal isn't reached by then. The sharpshooting Hield could theoretically handle less usage if he ends up being swapped to a contender, but he remains a safe pick in the middle rounds of upcoming fantasy drafts on outstanding three-point shooting alone.

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavericks are interested in acquiring Pacers guard Buddy Hield. The sharpshooter will be an unrestricted free agent next summer, so he requested a trade after not receiving an extension offer to his liking. Of course, multiple teams have emerged in the latest rumblings surrounding Hield. However, Dallas might be in the best position to make a swap with the Pacers, at least in terms of matching salaries, considering the Mavs can exchange Tim Hardaway Jr. Still, as for now, it doesn't appear as if discussions between Dallas and Indiana have progressed, with Stein indicating that Indiana may not want Hardaway in return. With training camp is right around the corner, a deal could happen soon. Yet, until fantasy managers know where Hield is heading, it is tough to determine how things will look from a production standpoint.

Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield is on the trade block after contract negotiations reached a stalemate. The veteran sharpshooter couldn't agree to an extension, so he's now working with the team to find a trade partner. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Mavericks, 76ers, and Bucks have all shown interest in making a deal. Hield is coming off of one of the best years in his career in terms of three-point shooting percentage after he shot 42.5% on 8.5 attempts per game. He also averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest.

Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield could be on the move soon after extension talks between the two sides stalled out. The organization has reportedly started dialogue to work on finding a potential trade for the veteran guard. The Pacers shouldn't have too many issues finding a new home for Hield. The 30-year-old has a good track record and has been one of the better shooters from deep over the last few seasons. Last season, Hield averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over 80 games with the Pacers. Those numbers were good enough to be a top-50 player in nine-category formats last season. The assumption is that Hield will be productive wherever he goes, but possibly not as good as he was last season.

Indiana Pacers president Kevin Pritchard declined to comment if Buddy Hield would remain with the organization moving ahead. The 30-year-old finished the 2022-23 campaign by averaging 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals. He also shot 42.5% from deep. Indiana is in rebuilding mode, so parting ways with Hield, who has one year left on his contract before hitting the open market, could be on the horizon. However, Hield will draw plenty of interest from teams around the NBA and is expected to remain a productive fantasy option regardless of where he is next season. His durability over the years is another feather in his cap.

Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The veteran guard has missed each of the last two games due to a non-COVID related illness. Hield is expected to return on Friday and play a bigger role in the rotation. Head coach Rick Carlisle mentioned that Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton might be done for the season. If that's true, Hield is going to see a significant boost in fantasy value for the rest of the season.

Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (illness) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. This is a shame considering Hield has played in every game this season until this point. Luckily, this shouldn't be a long absence considering he's dealing with a non-COVID related illness. His absence should mean Jordan Nwora and T.J. McConnell will see increased roles. Nwora is looking like a great streaming option after a 33-point performance on Saturday.

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Buddy Hield (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's meeting with Milwaukee. He will need to shake off left foot soreness to avoid missing his first game of the season. Hield struggled badly in the last game Monday against Detroit and logged only 22 minutes. Jordan Nwora put in a very good performance off the bench Monday and could now get a further opportunity to impress if Hield can't play Thursday. Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard should also get all the minutes they can handle.