Buddy Hield
#8SG · Atlanta Hawks
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 762 | 14.6 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 43.2% | 39.5% | 85.5% |
| 2025-26 | 48 | 7.4 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 42.8% | 33.5% | 79.4% |
| 2024-25 | 12 | 12.5 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 41.6% | 42.9% | 92.9% |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 41.2% | 46.2% | 100.0% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$18.9M
AAV
$6.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Buddy Hield's contract with the Atlanta Hawks grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $6.3M per year over 3 years, this is a role player contract. Buddy's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 33, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Buddy Hield earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 762 career games, Buddy has averaged 14.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Buddy's strongest metric is FG% at 4324.1, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 2.4, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Buddy ranks 59th in overall performance. Buddy will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Atlanta Hawks.
Current Sentiment
Hield's trade to Atlanta generates cautious optimism despite underwhelming recent production metrics. His C-grade performance draws concern, but fresh team context offers potential redemption narrative. At $6.3M annually, contract appears reasonable value for reliable three-point shooting depth. Media focuses on whether Hawks' backcourt construction actually maximizes his skill set effectively. Fans moderately hopeful he'll thrive in new system, but skeptical given declining efficiency trends.
Transaction History
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