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Buddy Hield shines in Bulls' preseason practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 5:28 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Buddy Hield shines in Bulls' preseason practice

Summary

Buddy Hield had an impressive outing in preseason practice with the Chicago Bulls, shooting 23-for-25 from beyond the arc. This performance comes shortly after Hield was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for Rob Dillingham. Hield emphasized the importance of mental focus and enjoyed a celebratory moment after his shooting drill. The Bulls, who start their preseason on October 7 against the Phoenix Suns, are looking to enhance their shooting capabilities with Hield's addition, as he has a career 3-point shooting percentage of 39.5% and averaged 5.1 points per game last season.

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Key Details

•Hield went 23-for-25 from three-point range in practice.
•He was recently traded to the Bulls for Rob Dillingham.
•Hield's shooting ability addresses the Bulls' depth issues.
•The Bulls' preseason begins on October 7 against the Suns.

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5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Buddy Hield’s light out performance in practice gives fans glimmer of hope

What they're saying

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The Chicago Bulls hit the ground running this week to kick off their preseason practice. One of those who were ready to get in on the action was newly acquired shooter Buddy Hield. In practice, Hield put on a clinic , going 23-for-25 from the 3-point line. Before hitting the floor, Hield was given a threshold to meet. But then he wanted to up the […] The post Buddy Hield’s light out performance in practice gives fans glimmer of hope appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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