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Last season, Buddy Hield came closer to fulfilling Vivek Ranadivé’s outlandish idea of his potential than most anyone ever anticipated. He wasn’t Steph Curry, of course; no one is, and there’s no guarantee anyone ever will be again. Ranadivé was always setting himself and Kings fans up for disappointment by suggesting Hield could develop into […]

The NBA offseason dominates headlines in a way that the other major leagues in America can only hope to emulate. From the moment the Finals ended, it seemed we hardly went a day without some surprising new development. Now in the dog days of summer, we can look back on what has been a truly […]

Vlade Divac owed much of his wholly unique brand of success in a storied NBA career to his unflinching confidence. The Serbian legend, to no one’s surprise, certainly seems like he’s retained his sense of self-worth some 15 years after his playing days concluded, posing shirtless in sunglasses, gazing off into the distance, in a […]

Buddy Hield had a tremendous breakout season in his third year in the league, averaging over 20 points a game for a resurgent Sacramento Kings team that fought hard and almost made it into the playoffs in a loaded Western Conference last season. Now that both Kosta Koufos and Willie Cauley-Stein are no longer members […]

The Sacramento Kings surprised many teams in the NBA last season, running a high-octane offense that became one of the most exciting in the league. Kings guard Buddy Hield recently went back to Sacramento and has already started putting in the work this offseason. The 26-year old feels like the Kings can make a legitimate […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has become one of the most exciting young stars in the NBA today. His sly moves on the court have earned him the nickname Swipa The Fox, which is his Twitter handle. The sophomore star showed his craftiness once again in the third quarter of the Kings’ road game against […]

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield set the franchise record for threes in a season in their 112-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns. After the game, former record-holder and Kings sweet-shooting legend Peja Stojakovic signed the game ball for Hield, as seen in this video on Twitter by Kimani Okearah of SB Nation. Peja signed Buddy's […]

Sacramento Kings third-year guard Buddy Hield has certainly had quite a breakout year thus far. The Kings have far exceeded preseason expectations, and it is without question that the 26-year-old has been pivotal in the team’s achievements this season. Hield recently spoke with Jason Jones of The Athletic, and the 6-foot-4 shooting guard shared that […]

Buddy Hield has now surpassed Peja Stojakovic as the Sacramento King’s leader for 3-point field goals made in a single season. Stojakovic previously held the mark with 240 3-pointers, which he set during the 2003-04 campaign. Hield entered the game against the Phoenix Suns with 238, just two shy of the record. The 26-year-old guard […]

The Sacramento Kings were humbled by a hard-charging Brooklyn Nets team that came back from 28 down to escape with a 123-121 win at the Golden 1 Center. Shooting guard Buddy Hield was thoroughly embarrassed for himself and his teammates, as a somber locker room was forced to reflect on the loss. “You just have […]

The Sacramento Kings have been one of the best feel-good stories in the NBA this season. After being widely chosen as one of the worst teams in the NBA heading into the 2018-19 season, the Kings surprised the league with a fast-paced, spaced-out system provided by the blistering speed of sophomore point guard De’Aaron Fox […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger continued a series of puzzling decisions by benching his leading scorer, Buddy Hield, in the final 5:42 of regulation against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The head-scratching move was met with plenty of wondering minds curious about the why — one they would be sure to ask after a 112-105 loss. […]

Russell Westbrook never fails to let his opponents know when he embarrasses them. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar swatted away Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield’s fastbreak layup attempt, and let him know about it with some added profanity. Watch the play below posted by the official Thunder Twitter account: .@russwest44 is not about to let […]

Sacramento Kings star Buddy Hield and head coach Dave Joerger were involved in a heated exchange in the final moments of the team’s 125-123 loss against the Golden State Warriors, prompting speculations that this might be a problem moving forward. The Kings are currently trying to get one of the final playoff spots in the […]

Just like the rest of us on Thursday night, Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant was wondering why Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger was upset at Buddy Hield. After Hield made a long 3-pointer in the fourth quarter to bring the Kings within three points of Golden State with 19 seconds remaining, Joerger and […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger got upset at shooting guard Buddy Hield on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors after the sharpshooter took a deep 3-pointer with 19 seconds remaining. Even though the shot went in and cut the Warriors’ lead to three, Joerger was reportedly upset because Hield’s shot was not the play he […]

Sacramento Kings leading scorer Buddy Hield was kicking himself after some poor decision-making cost him and his team a season sweep at the hands of the Golden State Warriors. Hield had been 0-for-6 from deep before canning a contested 32-footer with Kevin Durant plastered over him in a late contest, swishing the jumper and then […]

Portland Trail Blazers point man Damian Lillard condemned Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger for the mistimed criticism of Buddy Hield’s shot selection, as it likely cost them a potential win against the Golden State Warriors. Down six with 20 seconds left, Hield’s rather-shy scoring night turned up at the right time, as he corked […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacted to a comment shooting guard Buddy Hield made about betting his house that his Sacramento Kings would find themselves in the playoffs by the end of the regular season: “Probably depends on how much his house costs, I have to check the value,” joked Kerr. “I love […]

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield is very confident the team will make the playoffs this season, so much so he’s willing to bet his house on it. The Kings haven’t made the playoff since 2006. Sacramento is currently 30-27 on the season, good for ninth place in the Western Conference standings and just a […]

Joe Harris of the Brooklyn Nets is the winner of the Mountain Dew 3-Point Shootout, defeating Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield in the final round to take home the 3-point championship trophy. Joe's TWENTY-SIX in Round 2 🧔👌 pic.twitter.com/fP6oGCURyD — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) February 17, 2019 Stephen Curry (27), Buddy Hield (26), and Joe Harris […]

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield is confident he can win the 2019 three-point contest and says the jitters he has are a good thing. Hield will be competing against Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green, Brooklyn Nets guard […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend is here and Saturday’s Three-Point Contest is set to be the main event for those who have grown disappointed of the lack of fireworks from the Dunk Contest in recent years. There will be 10 participants for the first time in the history of the league, a field full of sharpshooters […]

There is perhaps no bigger surprise this season than the Sacramento Kings destroying all preseason projections and predictions. Currently sitting on a 30-26 record and just half a game outside the playoff picture in the Western Conference, the Kings have definitely performed way beyond expectations. Sacramento shooting guard Buddy Hield is definitely enjoying the ride, […]

Damian Lillard plans to foil the Curry brothers’ homecoming in Charlotte during NBA All-Star Weekend. The Portland Trail Blazers’ star guard predicted his 3-Point Contest victory “Larry Bird style” on Tuesday. “I’m shooting against the Curry’s in they hometown… I’m going to win, I’m in there to win.” — @Dame_Lillard — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) January […]

As expected, Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield will participate in this year’s 3-point shootout happening at the All-Star weekend in Charlotte. Sacramento's Buddy Hield will participate in the 3-point shootout at All-Star weekend in Charlotte, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 26, 2019 Buddy Hield has been one of the most prolific […]

According to the NBA Officiating Last Two Minute Report, the game-winning shot by Buddy Hield of the Sacramento Kings over the Detroit Pistons is legit, and no dribble violation occurred. Hield hit a three-pointer off a set inbound play which lifted the Kings past the Pistons, 103-101. As observed in the clip below, Hield seemed […]

Buddy Hield broke the collective hearts of the Detroit Pistions and their supporters as he hit a game-winning triple for the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Following the tight 103-101 defeat, the Pistons were visibly upset with how the officials handled the game, particularly in the sequence that led to Hield’s game-winning play: “Fumbling the ball, taking […]

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield will be participating in the 2019 3-point contest at All-Star weekend, and Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons, the sharpshooter showed exactly why. With 3.4 seconds left in regulation and the Kings trailing 101-100, Buddy Hield hit an insane one-legged 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Sacramento the huge road […]

The Sacramento Kings has been one of the most surprising teams in the league this season. While their record doesn’t show it that much, the talented youngsters of the team has shown significant progress in leading the team to a 23-22 record. It seems that the Kings have impressed the league well enough that several […]

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield would love to have a playoff matchup against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Sacramento obviously have a long way to go when it comes to clinching a playoff spot this season but they’ve had a chance to see how they fare against Golden State, the reigning NBA champions, […]

On Saturday night, the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings combined for a record 41 three-pointers in a single ballgame. While this speaks volumes of both team’s firepower from distance, it is also a knock on the defensive effort of both teams, particularly in defending shots from deep. Following his team’s 127-123 victory, Warriors […]

So, it turns out us all thinking Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was 25 years old instead of 26 is all Oklahoma’s fault. Apparently, when the Oklahoma Athletic Department submitted Hield’s paperwork to the NBA at the time of the draft in 2016, they made a typo in his birthdate, which led to everyone believing […]

On December 17, Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield celebrated his 26th birthday. For those who pay attention, that number may have been a bit of a surprise. On just about every reference website, including NBA.com, Hield had been listed as being born in 1993, which would have made him 25. But in reality, according to […]

Usually in the NBA, when a team acquires a star in a trade, that team is the winner of the trade. Is that really the case with the New Orleans Pelicans acquiring DeMarcus Cousins from the Sacramento Kings? Right around the same time as the final buzzer of the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, the Kings […]

The Sacramento Kings have exercised team options on point guard De’Aaron Fox, forward Harry Giles, shooting guard Buddy Hield, swingman Justin Jackson and center Skal Labissiere, the team announced in a press release Friday. The Kings drafted De’Aaron Fox with the fifth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft out of Kentucky. The 20-year-old played in […]

Now that the NBA calendar has yet to begin, many players like the Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin are using the time to workout and play in a few pickup games. For professional athletes, it is always important to stay sharp and keep that competitive fire alive at all times. Just recently, Blake Griffin trained with […]

When Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé bought the team from the Maloof family, it was supposed to bring stability to a franchise on the verge of uprooting itself to a new city. But while the Kings remained in Sacramento, its direction on the court has veered recklessly in multiple directions at once. Ranadivé and general […]