You know you're getting old and have watched the NBA for too long when you see names on the backs of jerseys and remember players from long, long ago. I see "Grant" and I think Brian.
My best guess, and it's truly only a guess, would be some kind of off-the-court issue like an illness in the family or something. But that is just random speculation.
Buddy Hield is the man you all need to stop hating on him. He's still developing and can look bad at times, but he actually has a jump shot and hustles hard for the ball.