[20], Following his senior year at Oklahoma, Hield won the John R. Wooden Award on April 7, 2016 as the best college basketball player for the 2015–16 season, in which he averaged 25 points, 5.7 rebounds, two assists per game, and led the nation in three-point shots. Feb 26, SAC (18-42) lost to MIN, 100-118, 61. Dec 29, SAC (12-23) lost to PHO, 101-111, 36. On October 21, 2019, Hield signed an extension of his rookie contract for a total of 4 years and $86 million, up to $106 million including performance incentives. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved.
On May 10, 2016, the Kings hired Dave Joerger as their new head coach. Nov 27 @ GSW, SAC (6-14) beat GSW, 110-106, 21. He apologized to the entire team the next day for his remarks. Now it is time to focus on player personnel. Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac ... playoff appearances under former coach Rick Adelman. 105.8 (14th of 30), SRS: -6.59 (28th of 30) Dec 26 @ LAC, SAC (11-22) lost to LAC, 95-122, 35. [39] On January 5, he scored 32 points and had a career-high eight 3-pointers in a 127–123 loss to the Warriors. The 5-foot-11 backup point guard has always had an ability to drive to the basket, but he sometimes does so with abandon, resulting in forced shots or turnovers. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. the official stats partner of the NBA. Sacramento Kings news: Harrison Barnes sides with Damian Lillard on return to play, Woj: Sacramento Kings Will Be Invited To Compete For Playoffs. Kings: What Does July 31st Target Date Mean? For his exploits, Hield was named an All Bahamian Brand All Bahamian Selection. Kings coach Dave Joerger said several players have stood out to him during ... McLemore went to Memphis as a free agent in 2017. Mar 19, SAC (23-49) lost to DET, 90-106, 74. Jan 15 @ OKC, SAC (13-30) lost to OKC, 88-95, 44. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? His feet never left the floor, but his shot looked smooth. Mar 17 @ UTA, SAC (23-48) lost to UTA, 97-103, 72. Mar 27, SAC (24-51) lost to DAL, 97-103, 76. McLemore believes his skill set is a good fit for a Kings team that is implementing an up-tempo style this season. [5] He was fifth of seven children of his mother Jackie Braynen. [15] He was a First Team All-Big 12 selection and was named Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. Or write about sports? The 2016–17 Sacramento Kings season was the 72nd season of the franchise, its 68th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and its 32nd in Sacramento. The Kings went 39-43 in the 2018-19 season, showing progress under coach Dave Joerger.
Nov 25, SAC (5-14) lost to LAC, 95-97, 20. “That’s defensive, offensive, whatever the case might be. [8], After his performances in The Bahamas, Hield was recruited to attend Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, a basketball prep school in a suburb of Wichita. 2 showdown looms, Kansas guards prepare for matchup with Oklahoma’s Buddy Hield, "Oklahoma's Buddy Hield thrives in the clutch", "Big 12 Player of Year Hield returning to Oklahoma for senior season", "Sooners' Hield Leads All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Honors", "Naismith Trophy early season watch list released", "Kansas fans stick around to show love for Oklahoma's Buddy Hield", "Naismith Trophy midseason list announced", "Oklahoma's Buddy Hield named 2016 Wooden Award winner", "New Orleans Pelicans select Buddy Hield with 6th overall pick in 2016 NBA Draft", "Pelicans Sign 2016 First Round Draft Pick Buddy Hield", "Davis, Hield lift Pelicans past Pacers, 102-95", "Joel Embiid, Buddy Hield named Kia Rookies of the Month", "Kings Acquire Hield, Evans, Galloway, and 2017 Draft Selections", "Cauley-Stein scores 29, Kings beat Nuggets 116-100", "Warriors win sixth straight, beat Kings 114-100", "Hield's 22 points lead Kings to 123–117 win against Wolves", "Dario Saric, Buddy Hield named Kia NBA Rookies of the Month", "Hield, Lawson lead Kings past Suns, 129-104", "Buddy Hield Named to 2016-17 NBA All-Rookie First Team", "Player Review: Buddy Hield became one with his bench role", "Kings get hard lesson in 'fool's gold' offense.