Is another free-agency move on the horizon for the Warriors?
Golden State is in "serious talks" to acquire sharpshooter Buddy Hield in a sign-and-trade deal, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported Tuesday night, citing league sources, noting the Philadelphia 76ers and Warriors have been in "deep discussions."
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Charania's report comes after the departure of Warriors icon Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks on a sign-and-trade deal Monday, and just hours after Golden State added Kyle Anderson Tuesday after also bringing on De'Anthony Melton.
It has been a quiet, albeit somewhat productive, free-agency period for Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy, but the addition of Hield would provide Golden State with 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 marksman remained effective and hit 38.6 percent of his 6.8 3-point attempts per game between the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia. Hield played in 84 games during the regular season, making him a dependable option who can knock down threes at a 40-percent career clip.
While the Warriors reportedly are eyeing Utah Jazz star forward Lauri Markkanen after missing out on Paul George, Hield could be a good acquisition to complement such a trade.
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