Fansided · Feb 11
Hawks quickly come to Buddy Hield realization Warriors made weeks ago
Oct 15, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) reacts to a play against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter during a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images | Candice Ward-Imagn ImagesAfter 122-straight games for the Golden State Warriors (including playoffs), Steve Kerr realized in late December that Buddy Hield didn't need to be a guaranteed member of the rotation.
While Kerr and the Warriors made that decision weeks ago, it hasn't taken the Atlanta Hawks long to come to the same conclusion after Hield was traded to the franchise in the deal that brought back Kristaps Porzingis before last week's deadline.