There can be no replacing Klay Thompson, but the Golden State Warriors did about as well as they could on that front, agreeing to a sign-and-trade with sharpshooter Buddy Hield shortly after the 2024 NBA free agency period got underway. While the basics of the contract were quickly reported, we now have the full details of the contract, thanks to Spotrac and our good buddies who run the Warriors subreddit Twitter account.
Buddy Hield's full contract details (via @spotrac):
2024/25: $8,780,488
2025/26: $9,219,512
2026/27: $9,658,537 ($3M Guaranteed)
2027/28: $10,097,561 (Non-Guaranteed + Player Option)
2028 (UFA): Full Bird Rights
26/27 and 27/28 both guarantee day after respective NBA drafts— GSWCBA (@gswcba) July 8, 2024Hield’s first two seasons will pay him exactly $18 million combined, with just over half of that coming in the second year of the deal.