Warriors officially cut ties with Stephen Curry's 6-foot-4 splash brother via trade to Hawks

It’s no secret the Golden State Warriors didn’t land pry Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks this season. 

In fact, no franchise succeeded in doing so, making the 2026 offseason far more important. Golden State did add Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis in a Wednesday night trade sending Stephen Curry’s 6-foot-4 splash brother to the Atlanta Hawks. 

“BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis,” ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote on X/Twitter. 

The Warriors officially completed the deal on Thursday afternoon.

“The Golden State Warriors have acquired forward-center Kristaps (KRIS-taps) Porzingis (Por-ZING-is) from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for guard Buddy Hield and forward Jonathan Kuminga, the organization stated in a press release.

“Hield, 33, appeared in 44 games (three starts) with the Warriors this season, averaging 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 17.5 minutes per game.”

“A 10-year NBA veteran, Hield owns career averages of 14.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 758 games (437 starts) with the New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers and Warriors. He was acquired by Golden State as part of a six-team trade on July 6, 2024.”

Hield’s three-point shooting hasn’t been as effective this year, as he’s currently shooting 34.4% from deep this season. That said, the Oklahoma product proved he could be a dangerous perimeter shooting threat alongside Curry in the Bay when red-hot.

Hield shot 41.4 from deep in January and started the 2024-25 campaign with a 50% three-point shooting percentage in October and a 41.4% three-point shooting percentage in November. 

Unfortunately for the former Philadelphia 76ers guard, his inconsistency made him a primary trade asset for the Dubs this year, making their decision to part ways with him unsurprising.

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