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Hawks Guarantee Hield’s Salary | Golden State Warriors News

Atlanta Hawks just fully guaranteed Buddy Hield’s $9.7M contract, turning a risky salary dump into a trade asset — even though he’s barely played and hasn’t lived up to expectations since the trade. With only $3M previously guaranteed, the Hawks are betting on using his salary as leverage to land a bigger piece for a playoff push, knowing they’ll need to package him to get value. Hield’s now locked in for the season, and the Hawks are on the clock to find a trade that turns his contract into a win — even if he’s not the player they hoped for. Support the show:Get a discount at…

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