Buddy Hield

Bahamian basketball player

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May 4 2025 Scored 33 points with nine three-pointers in a Game 7 first-round playoff victory over the Houston Rockets (103-89), tying Donte DiVincenzo's record for most three-pointers in a playoff Game 7 and setting an NBA playoff Game 7 first-half three-pointer record.
2024 During the 2023–24 season, Hield played in a league-high total of 84 games, averaging 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.
2024 Buddy Hield's tenure with the Indiana Pacers continued as he played an important role on the team.
October 2024 Across his first two games with the Warriors, Hield made a total of 12 three-pointers, setting the record for the most three-pointers made by a player in their first two games with a team in NBA history.
October 25 2024 In the following game, Hield scored 27 points with seven three-pointers in a 127–86 victory over the Utah Jazz.
October 23 2024 Hield made his Warriors debut, scoring 22 points with five three-pointers and five rebounds in 15 minutes during a 139–104 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.
July 6 2024 Buddy Hield was traded to the Golden State Warriors as part of the NBA's first six-team transaction, which also included the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, and Charlotte Hornets.
February 9 2024 Hield made his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 20 points and providing six assists in a game against the Atlanta Hawks, which resulted in a 127–121 loss.
February 8 2024 Buddy Hield was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team deal involving the San Antonio Spurs.
2023 Before the 2023–24 season, Buddy Hield switched his jersey number from 24 to 7, which had previously been worn by notable players such as Jermaine O'Neal and Malcolm Brogdon.
2023 Hield and teammate Tyrese Haliburton were selected to participate in the 2023 NBA Three-Point Contest, where they both lost in the finals to Damian Lillard.
November 6 2023 Buddy Hield scored 19 points again in a game against the San Antonio Spurs, contributing to a 41-point win and giving head coach Rick Carlisle his 900th career win.
November 4 2023 Buddy Hield scored 19 points in a game that resulted in a one-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
February 15 2023 Hield scored 27 points in a 117–113 win over the Chicago Bulls on February 15 and made his 230th three-pointer of the season, surpassing Reggie Miller for the most three-pointers made in a season in Pacers history.
January 11 2023 On January 11, Hield posted a new season-high of 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 7–15 three-point shooting in a loss to the New York Knicks.
December 29 2022 On December 29, Hield scored a three-pointer just three seconds into the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, recording the fastest field goal in NBA history since the 1996–97 NBA season.
December 27 2022 Hield tied a then season-high of 28 points on 6–7 three-point shooting, along with 9 rebounds in a 129–114 win over the Atlanta Hawks on December 27.
December 5 2022 On December 5, Buddy Hield became the second-fastest player in NBA history to reach 1,500 career three-pointers, only behind Steph Curry.
February 15 2022 Hield scored a season-high 36 points on 8–12 three-point shooting and dished out four assists in a 128–119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
February 11 2022 Hield made his debut for the Indiana Pacers, starting alongside Tyrese Haliburton in a 120–113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he recorded 16 points, eight assists, and nine rebounds.
February 8 2022 Buddy Hield was traded to the Indiana Pacers along with Tyrese Haliburton and Tristan Thompson in exchange for Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb, Domantas Sabonis, and a 2023 second-round pick.
July 29 2021 It was reported that the Sacramento Kings were moving towards a trade deal sending Hield to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for forwards Kyle Kuzma and Montrezl Harrell, but the deal ultimately fell through.
February 2021 Hield became the fastest player in NBA history to make 1,000 3-pointers, achieving this milestone in just 350 games.
December 23 2020 Hield recorded 22 points, four rebounds, and three assists, along with a game-winning, buzzer-beating tip-in, in a 124–122 overtime victory against the Denver Nuggets.
February 2020 Hield won the Three-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, defeating Devin Booker 27–26 in the final round.
January 27 2020 Hield scored a career-high 42 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading the Kings to a 133–129 overtime victory, dedicating the game to his idol Kobe Bryant who had died the previous day.
2019 After Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas, Buddy Hield donated $105,000 to the Hurricane Dorian Relief fund and initiated a GoFundMe page aiming to raise an additional $1,000,000 for families affected by the hurricane.
December 26 2019 Hield accused coaches and teammates of having 'trust issues' after being benched late in a game, later apologizing to the entire team.
October 21 2019 Buddy Hield signed a four-year contract extension with the Sacramento Kings.
April 2019 In April 2019, Hield broke Damian Lillard's NBA record of 599 for the most 3-pointers made in a player's first three seasons.
March 23 2019 On March 23, 2019, Hield scored 25 points and set the franchise season record for 3-pointers during a 112–103 win over the Suns, making 7 of 14 shots from beyond the arc.
January 19 2019 On January 19, 2019, Hield made an off-balance, fadeaway 3-pointer just before time expired and scored 35 points in a 103–101 win over the Detroit Pistons.
January 5 2019 On January 5, 2019, Hield scored 32 points and achieved a career-high eight 3-pointers in a 127–123 loss to the Warriors.
December 2018 In December 2018, Buddy Hield had a seven-game streak where he scored 20 points or more.
2017 Hield began the 2017–18 NBA season as a starter before transitioning to a bench role, where he became the team's sixth man after seven games.
2017 Buddy Hield welcomed his first child, a daughter.
2017 At the end of the season, Hield was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
November 25 2017 Buddy Hield scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, making a career-high seven 3-pointers in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers, which resulted in a 97–95 loss.
April 11 2017 Hield set a new career high by scoring 30 points in a 129–104 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
March 2017 Hield was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month.
February 23 2017 Hield made his debut for the Sacramento Kings, scoring 16 points off the bench in a 116–100 win against the Denver Nuggets.
February 20 2017 Buddy Hield was traded to the Sacramento Kings along with Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway, and draft picks in exchange for DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi.
January 3 2017 Hield was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December.
2016 Hield received four major national player of the year awards: the John R. Wooden Award, the Naismith Award, Sporting News Player of the Year, and the Oscar Robertson Trophy.
December 15 2016 Hield had his best outing as a Pelican, scoring 21 points with five three-pointers in a 102–95 win over the Indiana Pacers.
July 22 2016 Hield signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.
June 23 2016 Buddy Hield was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the sixth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.
April 7 2016 Buddy Hield won the John R. Wooden Award, recognizing him as the best college basketball player for the 2015–16 season.
February 11 2016 Hield was named to the 35-man midseason watchlist for the Naismith Trophy.
January 4 2016 Hield recorded a career high of 46 points in a triple overtime loss to Kansas, tying the record for most points scored by an opponent at Allen Fieldhouse.

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