Report: Warriors in ‘serious talks’ to acquire Hield via sign-and-trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
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Golden State is in “serious talks” to acquire sharpshooter Buddy Hield in a sign-and-trade deal, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Tuesday night. Citing league sources, he noted that the Philadelphia 76ers and Warriors are in “deep discussions.”
Just in: The Golden State Warriors are in serious talks over a sign-and-trade deal to acquire Buddy Hield, league sources say. @TheAthletic @StadiumThe Warriors and the 76ers are in deep talks to finalize a deal for one of the NBA’s best three-point shooters. photo.twitter.com/s3sajpWx69
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2024
Charania’s report comes after Warriors icon Klay Thompson left for the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade deal on Monday, and just hours after Golden State acquired Kyle Anderson on Tuesday after also signing De’Anthony Melton.
It’s been a quiet, yet somewhat productive, period for Warriors manager Mike Dunleavy, but with the addition of Hield, Golden State gains an efficient 3-point shooter who can fill Golden State’s sixth-man role.
Following Hield’s trade to the Sixers during the 2023-24 NBA season, the sharpshooter has remained effective, making 38.6 percent of his 6.8 3-point attempts per game between the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia. Hield has played in 84 games during the regular season, making him a reliable option who can make 3-pointers at a career clip of 40 percent.
While the Warriors reportedly have their eyes on Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen after missing out on Paul George, Hield could be a nice addition to such a deal.
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