Hield is viewed as a short-term option primarily due to injuries among other starters on his team, making him an intriguing fantasy play for now.

Buddy Hield has struggled to maintain his early-season success with the Warriors, averaging just 9.4 points over the last 16 games with poor shooting splits of 35.7% from the field and 29.7% from three-point range. After starting the season strong, scoring 20+ points in six of his first seven games, he has since fallen off dramatically, raising concerns about his consistency and fit within the team's system.

Buddy Hield was brought in to fill the void left by Klay Thompson, initially exceeding expectations with strong performances early in the season. However, his recent struggles have been highlighted, particularly in a critical loss against the Raptors where he missed several key shots, including a potential game-winner. Despite his shooting woes, Coach Kerr expressed trust in Hield's abilities, emphasizing his role in providing spacing on the floor even when not making shots.

Buddy Hield attempted a deep three-pointer at the buzzer for Golden State but came up short, contributing to the team's loss against Toronto.

Buddy Hield made his ninth start of the season, aiming to solidify his role as a key scorer for the Warriors. However, he struggled offensively, scoring only eight points on 3-of-13 shooting, including 2-of-10 from three-point range. His recent performance has been inconsistent, averaging just 9.0 points over the last 16 games and failing to shoot above 50% in most outings. Despite his shooting woes, Hield contributed defensively with four steals, but his inability to convert crucial shots has hindered the Warriors' offensive efforts.