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.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Pops for 17 in loss
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Hield ended with 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 108-107 loss to the Clippers.
It was Hield's best scoring effort since he poured in 22 points against the Heat on Feb. 14, the last game before the All-Star break. The 31-year-old guard has started only one of the Sixers' last 10 games, and Hield has averaged 10.5 points, 2.9 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.9 assists over that stretch while seeing 22.4 minutes a contest.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Not on injury report for Wednesday
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Hield (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Hield suffered an ankle injury Monday against Sacramento but underwent X-rays after the game that came back negative. He won't be forced to miss Wednesday's game, but his role will likely depend on whether Kelly Oubre (shoulder) can suit up.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Picks up ankle injury
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Hield suffered an ankle injury during Monday's 108-96 loss to the Kings, with X-rays returning negative, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He had seven points (3-9 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes before exiting the game late in the fourth quarter.
Despite leaving the game for good with 2:27 remaining, Hield played his most minutes since March 1, with the absence of Kelly Oubre (shoulder) allowing him to take on more playing time. Though Hield was cleared of any structural damage to the ankle after getting evaluated in the locker room, he could be dealing with a painful sprain that affects his availability for Wednesday's contest with the Clippers. Even if Hield is cleared to play Wednesday, he'll likely move back into a smaller role if Oubre is also available.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Returning to bench
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Hield will come off the bench for Monday's game against Sacramento.
Hield returns to the second unit with Kyle Lowry back in action after resting Sunday. Nicolas Batum also slides into the lineup for Kelly Oubre (shoulder), who is inactive.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Double-digit scorer off bench
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Hield ended with 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes during Monday's 98-91 victory over Miami.
Hield struggled with his shot and had significant problems getting into a rhythm, but he still found a way to score in double digits, and he's done that in three of his last five appearances off the bench. Hield is averaging 12.0 points per game while shooting 40 percent from three-point range since moving to a bench role as a member of the 76ers.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Provides spark off bench in win
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Hield racked up 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Sunday's 79-73 victory over New York.
Hield came off the bench to provide the 76ers with a spark on the second unit, leading all bench players in Sunday's contest in scoring and rebounds while pacing Philadelphia with a team-best mark from deep. Hield has connected on three or more threes in seven of his last 10 games while hauling in at least seven rebounds in three outings.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: To come off bench Sunday
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Hield will come off the bench Sunday against the Knicks.
Entering Sunday, Hield had started every game for Philly since coming over at the deadline, but the Sixers will mix things up and go with Kyle Lowry and Cameron Payne in the backcourt, while Kelly Oubre and Tobias Harris start at forward. Hield is coming off of a rough night against the Pelicans on Friday, when he finished with eight points on 2-of-10 shooting (2-9 3Pt).
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Underwhelming despite win
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Hield logged 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 120-116 win over the Mavericks.
Philadelphia rallied for a win on the road, but Hield was a marginal contributor. He entered Sunday's contest averaging 10.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 30.0 minutes across his last four games, and he acutely aligned with that production versus Dallas.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Struggles from field Thursday
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Hield accumulated 14 points (5-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Thursday's 110-96 loss to the Knicks.
Hield finished with more shot attempts than points scored, and that's the most telling stat of his performance against New York. Hield joined the 76ers before the trade deadline to bolster the team's outside shooting, and he's been successful in that regard, making 44.9 percent of his three-point attempts since completing the trade.
Hield ended with 22 points (8-15 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 44 minutes during Wednesday's 109-104 loss to Miami.
Wednesday's performance was the first time Hield has recorded a double-double since Feb. 3, 2023. He's fit in seamlessly with the 76ers since being acquired at the trade deadline and has started in all four games with Philadelphia. In that span, Hield has averaged 22.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.8 steals on 52.3 percent shooting (including 45.0 percent from three) while playing 39.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Big impact continues
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Hield fouled out of Monday's 123-121 win over the Cavaliers after recording 24 points (9-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 36 minutes.
Hield has compiled 67 points across three contests with Philadelphia thus far. He's flashing the strong activity and uptick in facilitation that he displayed when he was initially traded to Indiana, signifying that he can provide versatile production when needed to fill a larger role. Hield's stock is on the rise.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Stuffs stat sheet Saturday
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Hield provided 23 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, five rebounds and four steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 119-113 win over Washington.
After seeing his role decline upon moving to the bench for his final three games with the Pacers before he was shipped to Philadelphia ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, Hield has seen his fantasy value skyrocket through his first two outings with the 76ers. He's been helped by the fact that the 76ers were without Tyrese Maxey (illness) in Friday's loss to Atlanta and De'Anthony Melton (back) and Nicolas Batum (hamstring) for both ends of the weekend back-to-back set, but Hield has made a case to retain a 30-plus-minute role even once the team is at full strength in the backcourt and on the wing. He's produced 43 points on 45.9 percent shooting from the field and 38.1 percent shooting from three-point range through his first two games with the Sixers while also thriving as a secondary distributor by racking up 12 assists against four turnovers. With Joel Embiid (knee) at risk of missing the rest of the regular season, Hield has stepped up to provide the exact kind of offensive spark the 76ers have been looking for while the reigning MVP has been sidelined.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Scores 20 points in 40 minutes
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Hield chipped in 20 points (8-21 FG, 4-12 3Pt), four rebounds and six assists over 40 minutes during Friday's 127-121 loss to Atlanta.
Hield hit the ground running in his debut for the 76ers, scoring 20 points in a team-high 40 minutes. Philadelphia was without Tyrese Maxey (illness) and De'Anthony Melton (back), clearing the way for Hield to play a sizeable role right out of the gate. While he may or may not remain in the starting lineup once the team is fully healthy, he is worth rostering for the foreseeable future if you need points and threes.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Starting against Atlanta
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Hield is starting Friday's game against Atlanta.
Hield will make his team debut Friday and is part of the starting lineup since De'Anthony Melton (back) remains out. Coach Nick Nurse suggested before Friday's matchup that Hield could see plenty of playing time against Atlanta.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Available for Friday's game
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Hield (recently traded) is available for Friday's game against Atlanta, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Hield was ruled out on the 76ers' initial injury report since his trade was still pending, but the trade has been finalized in time for him to make his team debut Friday. He could be in the mix for a relatively prominent role since De'Anthony Melton (back) is sidelined.
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76ers' Buddy Hield: Ruled out for Friday
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Hield (recently traded) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Hield will be unable to suit up for his new team a day after being traded from Indiana to Philadelphia. Although De'Anthony Melton (back) appears to be trending toward a return, Hield could see a decent role for the 76ers if he joins the team before Melton returns.
