With the trade season preparing to end on Feb. 6, the Golden State Warriors must complete a season-altering move to improve their season outlook. Acquiring a Chicago Bulls frontcourt superstar in an intriguing three-team trade could prove to be a valuable move.

Hield will move into the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. The Warriors will opt to shift Dennis Schroder to the bench and place Hield into the starting backcourt alongside Stephen Curry on Wednesday.

Gui Santos and Quinten Post became the first duo in franchise history to each hit at least five 3s off the bench in a game.

While Anthony Edwards was at the free-throw line, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II began arguing about the defensive setup.

Buddy Hield scores 17 points in the Golden State Warriors' 108-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers on January 10, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.Buddy Hield highlights: Watch Warriors guard score 17 points vs.

Even with Draymond Green out with an illness Wednesday, Hield will cede a spot in Golden State's starting lineup to Gui Santos, who's making his first career start. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc.

Golden State actually jumped ahead in the first half of this game. However, the Kings rallied behind a massive third quarter where they outscored the Warriors 37-20. Sacramento sealed the deal with a 38-32 fourth, dropping Golden State back under .500 during the 2024-25 NBA season.

Steve Kerr’s continued trust in Buddy Hield has become a divisive topic among Golden State Warriors fans as the team struggles to stay competitive in a challenging Western Conference.

Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 victory.

The new-look Warriors starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup is Steph Curry, Buddy Hield, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Kevon Looney. Payton and Looney have each started just five games this season, while Hield has started ten.

After a 3rd quarter comeback and back-and-fourth 4th quarter battle, the Kings stars carried Sacramento to a 123-117 victory.

Jarred Vanderbilt makes his return to the Lakers lineup as they take on the Warriors in San Francisco on Friday.