Buddy Hield: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2

Buddy Hield’s light out performance in practice gives fans glimmer of hope

The Chicago Bulls hit the ground running this week to kick off their preseason practice. One of those who were ready to get in on the action was newly acquired shooter Buddy Hield.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 1

Lakers reportedly had chance to trade for Buddy Hield, passed

Buddy Hield and the Lakers have been connected in trade rumors so many times that you almost expect him to eventually wind up there by accident. Well, it appears, they had another chance.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 30

The Reason Lakers Turned Down Buddy Hield Trade This Offseason

If there’s one category of players the Lakers were looking for this summer, it was shooters. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves set to lead the franchise for years to come, GM Rob Pelinka knew that he needed to surround them with the necessary support, particularly on the perimeter.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Lakers reportedly explored a surprising trade this summer

The Los Angeles Lakers made a ton of moves this offseason, with the biggest one being the acquisition of Walker Kessler in a blockbuster trade with the Utah Jazz.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Lakers turned down chance for Buddy Hield trade before recent moves

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly passed on an opportunity to acquire veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield before the guard changed teams multiple times this offseason.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / September 29

Bulls Training Camp Day 1: Dailyn Swain Impresses? Buddy Hield Talks, An Injury, More

After an uplifting Media Day at the United Center, the Chicago Bulls laced up their sneakers. Tuesday marked the team's first official day of training camp.

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Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / September 28

Chicago Bulls may have just found the answer to their shooting woes with Buddy Hield trade

The Chicago Bulls are set to begin preseason play in a few weeks, with the new NBA season right around the corner. Expectations are modest for the Bulls, as they’re entering the new campaign with a completely revamped roster.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / September 28

Hornets acquire Rob Dillingham in trade for Buddy Hield

The Charlotte Hornets kept wheeling and dealing over the weekend. After acquiring Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard in a trade, general manager Jeff Peterson kept doing the asset flip, sending Hield to the Bulls for Rob Dillingham.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 27

Ex-Warriors Star Gets Traded Twice Within 4 Days for 8th Career Team

The NBA trade window can turn whimsical at times, for fans and players alike. In 2015, Luke Ridnour stole every headline in the league after being traded four times in one week.

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Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Field Level Media / September 26

Report: Bulls trade Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield, cash

The Chicago Bulls are swapping former first-round pick Rob Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets for veteran Buddy Hield and cash, ESPN reported on Saturday.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 26

Bulls Trading Rob Dillingham To Hornets For Buddy Hield

The Bulls will acquire Buddy Hield and cash from the Hornets in exchange for Rob Dillingham, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). It’s the second trade of the week for Hield, who was sent from Atlanta to Charlotte on Tuesday.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 26

Bulls trade Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield, cash

The Bulls are trading guard Rob Dillingham to the Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash considerations, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. For Dillingham, it’s another chance to find his footing.

Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26

Buddy Hield gets traded for the second time in four days

Buddy Hield is pulling a Luke Ridnour this offseason.

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Buddy Hield Joins 7th NBA Team as 3-Player Trade Keeps Ex-Warriors Star In Eastern Conference

Buddy Hield’s final regular-season game with the Atlanta Hawks offered one more reminder of the skill that has kept him around the NBA for a decade. He scored 31 points against Miami and knocked down seven 3-pointers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / September 22

Report: Hawks trading veteran SG Buddy Hield to Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring shooting guard Buddy Hield from the Atlanta Hawks in a deal for forward Dorian Finney-Smith, ESPN reported Tuesday.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Hawks, Hornets agree to a trade involving Buddy Hield

Sharpshooter Buddy Hield is being traded once again, this time from the Atlanta Hawks to the Charlotte Hornets. NBA insider reported on Sunday that the Hawks and Hornets held discussions about a Hield-for-Dorian Finney-Smith swap, and now the trade has been finalized.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22

Hawks, Hornets swap veterans in three-player trade

With the two veterans in Hield and Finney-Smith swapping teams, it'll be intriguing to see which of the two makes a bigger impact for their new team.

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 21

Ex-Lakers Star Could Join 6th Team in 3 Years After Being Linked to Buddy Hield Trade

Dorian Finney-Smith’s NBA journey could take another turn before the 2026-27 season even begins. The veteran forward has already gone from Dallas to Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Houston and Charlotte since February 2023, and another move could now be on the table.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 21

Hawks, Hornets have discussed Buddy Hield-Dorian Finney-Smith trade

The Hawks and Hornets have discussed a potential trade built around Buddy Hield and Dorian Finney-Smith, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Fischer reported that the teams have held on-and-off talks at various points this month, though there is no indication that an agreement is imminent, as relayed by NBA On SI⁠.