Who Should I Trade?
Buddy Hield for Dereck Lively II (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL  | Buddy Hield G - CHI  | |
Expert |
86% Recommended by 6 of 7 experts |
14% Recommended by 1 of 7 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | ‐ | # 184 |
| Projections | ||
| Minutes | 23.4 | 13.7 |
| Field Goals Made | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| Field Goals Att | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| Field Goals % | .722 | .000 |
| Three Points Made | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Three Points Att | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Three Points % | .000 | .000 |
| Free Throws Made | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Free Throws Att | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Free Throws % | .622 | .000 |
| Offensive Rebound | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Rebounds | 6.8 | 2.0 |
| Assists | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Turnovers | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Steals | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Blocks | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Points | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | OUT | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 99 | # 177 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 240 | ‐ |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 96 | # 197 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 98 | # 235 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 110 | # 116 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 98 | # 175 |
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | ‐ | # 193 |
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL | Buddy Hield G - CHI | |
| 2025 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 115 | 819 |
| Field Goals Made | 11 | 143 |
| Field Goals Att | 18 | 327 |
| Field Goals % | .611 | .437 |
| Three Points Made | 0 | 74 |
| Three Points Att | 0 | 212 |
| Three Points % | .000 | .349 |
| Free Throws Made | 8 | 30 |
| Free Throws Att | 10 | 37 |
| Free Throws % | .800 | .811 |
| Offensive Rebound | 14 | 27 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 116 |
| Assists | 13 | 71 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 48 |
| Steals | 4 | 39 |
| Blocks | 11 | 9 |
| Points | 30 | 390 |
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL | Buddy Hield G - CHI | |
| 2026 Projections | ||
| Minutes | 23.4 | 13.7 |
| Field Goals Made | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| Field Goals Att | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| Field Goals % | .722 | .000 |
| Three Points Made | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Three Points Att | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Three Points % | .000 | .000 |
| Free Throws Made | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Free Throws Att | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Free Throws % | .622 | .000 |
| Offensive Rebound | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Rebounds | 6.8 | 2.0 |
| Assists | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Turnovers | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Steals | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Blocks | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Points | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| Dereck Lively II C - DAL | Buddy Hield G - CHI | |
| News | ||
| Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said Dereck Lively II (foot) is "making good progress" in his recovery. Ari Koslow Mon, Oct 5th | The Hornets acquired Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard from the Hawks in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith. Ari Koslow Wed, Sep 23rd | |
| Dereck Lively II has not yet been cleared to run. Ari Koslow Sun, Jun 28th | The Atlanta Hawks will fully guarantee the $9.66 million salary for Buddy Hield. Ari Koslow Sun, Jun 28th | |
| Derek Lively II (foot) will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot. Garrett Ball Wed, Dec 10th | The Hawks and Buddy Hield have agreed to push back the guaranteed deadline date on his contract. Ari Koslow Sun, Jun 28th | |
| Dereck Lively II (foot) is currently without a timetable for his return. Leo Sells Thu, Dec 4th | Buddy Hield attempted one triple and had one turnover in five minutes of action in Atlanta's loss to Minnesota on Monday. David Leisering Tue, Feb 10th | |
| Swelling and discomfort in his right foot will force Dereck Lively II to the sidelines for at least the next three games. The Mavericks announced Tuesday that they will re-evaluate the center in seven-to-ten days, a timeline that aligns with earlier reports from insider Marc Stein regarding fears of an extended absence. Bruno Mulé Tue, Nov 25th | Buddy Hield is available to make his debut with the Hawks on Saturday against the Hornets. Ari Koslow Sat, Feb 7th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
