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Warriors veteran already looks finished at the midway point of the 2026 season

The Golden State Warriors are fighting for a playoff spot, and have all but banished Buddy Hield from their rotation. He has played in three straight games, but didn’t get in until garbage time in two of them. Before that, the sharpshooter had three straight DNPs. Hield is not even making shots, and the Dubs have to seriously consider moving on.

Golden State’s offseason stance looks foolish as Hield has produced a 0.0 value over replacement player (VORP) this season. His defense has always been problematic, and the 6’4 wing is shooting just 32.