Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Buddy Hield
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Buddy Hield made an impact.
Buddy Hield is a Bahamian professional basketball player currently playing for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. He gained prominence during his college career with the Oklahoma Sooners, where he earned the Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year award twice, in 2015 and 2016. Hield is known for his shooting ability and scoring prowess.
June 23, 2016: NBA Draft
On June 23, 2016, Buddy Hield was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the sixth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.
2016: Player of the Year Awards & NBA Draft
In 2016, Buddy Hield received four major national player of the year awards including the John R. Wooden Award, the Naismith Award, Sporting News Player of the Year, and the Oscar Robertson Trophy. He was also selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans.
February 20, 2017: Trade to Sacramento Kings
On February 20, 2017, Buddy Hield was traded to the Sacramento Kings.
2017: Traded to the Sacramento Kings
In 2017, Buddy Hield was traded to the Sacramento Kings for DeMarcus Cousins.
October 21, 2019: Contract Extension
On October 21, 2019, Buddy Hield signed a four-year contract extension.
July 29, 2021: Trade Deal Falls Through
On July 29, 2021, a deal that would have sent Buddy Hield to the Los Angeles Lakers fell through.
February 8, 2022: Trade to Indiana Pacers
On February 8, 2022, Buddy Hield was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
2022: Traded to the Indiana Pacers
In 2022, Buddy Hield was dealt to the Indiana Pacers in a package for Domantas Sabonis.
February 8, 2024: Trade to Philadelphia 76ers
On February 8, 2024, Buddy Hield was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team deal.
February 2024: Traded to the Philadelphia 76ers
In February 2024, Buddy Hield was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
July 6, 2024: Trade to Golden State Warriors
On July 6, 2024, Buddy Hield was traded to the Golden State Warriors in a six-team trade.
July 2024: Traded to the Golden State Warriors
In July 2024, Buddy Hield was involved in a six-team trade that resulted in him being traded to the Golden State Warriors.
2024: Warriors Season
Buddy Hield played in all 82 games for Golden State during the 2024–25 NBA season, posting averages of 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists.
February 5, 2026: Trade to Atlanta Hawks
On February 5, 2026, Buddy Hield was traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
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