Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Moves to bench against Toronto
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Hunter is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
After starting in his team debut Monday against Minnesota, Hunter will move to Cleveland's bench in the return of Max Strus (ankle). Hunter averaged 18.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 steals in 28.3 minutes over 33 games off the bench with the Hawks this season, and he should still play significant minutes from the Cavaliers' second unit.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Reaches double figures in debut
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Hunter contributed 12 points (3-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and one steal over 23 minutes in Monday's 128-107 win over Minnesota.
Hunter made his Cavaliers debut Monday by stepping into the starting lineup with Max Strus (ankle) sidelined, finding success from deep while finishing as one of six Cleveland players with a double-digit point total. Hunter has connected on three or more threes in 21 outings while reaching double figures in scoring in all but four appearances. As Hunter continues to get acclimated to his new teammates, expect his production to continue to increase.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Starting in Cleveland debut
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Hunter will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against Minnesota.
The 27-year-old will make his Cavaliers debut and step into the starting five with Max Strus (ankle) sidelined. Over his last 10 outings with the Hawks (two starts), Hunter averaged 17.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 three-pointers and 1.7 assists across 31.4 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Off injury report for Monday
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Hunter (recently traded) is off the injury report for Monday's game against Minnesota.
Hunter is expected to make his Cavaliers debut after having been traded to Cleveland on Thursday. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a career-best year, and he could compete for the starting job at small forward with Max Strus. Over his last 10 outings with the Hawks (two starts), Hunter averaged 17.8 points and 3.8 rebounds across 31.4 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Expected to play Monday
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Hunter (recently traded) is expected to make his Cavaliers debut against the Timberwolves on Monday, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hunter is expected to suit up with Cleveland for the first time after having been traded from the Hawks on Thursday. The 27-year-old has put together a career-best year thus far, and he could compete for the starting job at small forward with Max Strus. Hunter is averaging 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers and 1.5 assists in 28.8 minutes per game across 37 regular-season appearances (four starts).
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Won't go Friday
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Hunter (recently traded) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Hunter will need to wait to make his Cavaliers debut after having been acquired by Cleveland on Thursday via trade. His next chance to feature will come Monday against Minnesota. The 27-year-old has put together a career-best season thus far, averaging 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers and 1.5 assists in 28.8 minutes per game over 37 regular-season appearances (four starts).
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Dealt to Cleveland
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The Hawks traded Hunter to the Cavaliers in exchange for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks and two picks swaps Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Hunter is in the midst of the best season of his career, averaging 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 28.8 minutes across 37 appearances for the Hawks. The 26-year-old forward has also displayed impressive efficiency this season, posting 46.1/39.3/85.8 shooting splits. While Hunter has mostly come off the bench this season, his efficient outside shooting and quality perimeter defense will likely allow him to compete for a starting spot with Max Strus.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Productive in another start
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Hunter had 22 points (8-15 FG, 6-11 3Pt), 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 126-125 loss to San Antonio.
Hunter has started in each of the Hawks' last two games and has scored at least 20 points both times, so he remains productive regardless of whether he's starting or playing off the bench. He's likely to remain in the starting lineup since Jalen Johnson (shoulder) won't return this season, and it's conceivable to expect an uptick in his touches and overall usage rate. Hunter has reached the 20-point mark in four of his last six appearances, averaging 20.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in that stretch.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Starting Monday
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Hunter will start in Monday's game against Detroit, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter will receive the starting nod for the first time since Oct. 25 on Monday. The 27-year-old has been stellar off the bench this season, and over his last five outings, he has averaged 17.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 30.4 minutes per contest.
Hunter provided 35 points (12-21 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 32 minutes during Monday's 100-92 loss to Minnesota.
Hunter returned from a one-game absence, leading the Hawks with a season-high 35 points off the bench. Both Trae Young (hamstring) and Dyson Daniels (ankle) were missing, meaning Hunter was left to shoulder the bulk of the offensive load. Through the first 32 games of the season, Hunter is putting up a career-high 19.2 points per game, providing Atlanta with a relatively consistent scoring threat as part of the second unit.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Good to go against Minnesota
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Hunter (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
An illness prevented Hunter from playing in Saturday's game against the Raptors, but he has recovered enough to suit up for Monday's contest. He has averaged 14.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals over 28.7 minutes per game since and including Jan. 1.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Questionable for Monday's contest
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Hunter (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Hunter sat out Saturday's 117-94 loss to the Raptors due to the illness and could be at risk of missing a second straight contest. With Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and Trae Young (hamstring) having been ruled out for Monday and with Larry Nance (hand) and Zaccharie Risacher (adductor) joining Hunter as questionable, plenty of minutes could be up for grabs both at forward and guard.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Won't play against Toronto
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Hunter (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Hunter missed games Jan. 14 and 15 due to left foot soreness, but he had appeared in each of the Hawks' last four contests and played at least 30 minutes each time out. Now dealing with an illness, Hunter will get at least one game off, with his absence Saturday potentially opening up more playing time for Vit Krejci, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Garrison Mathews on the wing.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Iffy against Toronto
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Hunter is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Raptors due to an illness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter is in danger of missing Saturday's contest after contracting an illness. With Jalen Johnson (shoulder) already ruled out, David Roddy could receive increased playing time against Toronto.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Solid again off bench
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Hunter scored 22 points (7-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), dished one assist and blocked one shot in 30 minutes of action during the 119-110 loss to the Knicks on Monday.
Hunter certainly didn't lose his scoring touch during his two-game absence due to a foot injury last week. The forward is averaging 19 points on 46.4 percent shooting from the field between the two contests since his return. However, he was unable to contribute in other areas of the game Monday, which certainly impacted his fantasy performance, particularly in category leagues. He'll look to deliver a more balanced stat sheet Wednesday against the Pistons.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Puts up 16 points in return
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Hunter (foot) tallied 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two steals and one assist in 32 minutes off the bench Saturday in the Hawks' 119-115 overtime win over the Celtics.
Hunter had missed the Hawks' previous two games with left foot soreness, but he operated with no restrictions in his return Saturday, with his 32 minutes leading all Atlanta reserves. Though Zaccharie Risacher (adductor) looks set to miss additional games, Hunter appears poised to stick in his sixth-man role while Vit Krejci replaces Risacher on the top unit. In any case, Hunter's playing time should remain stable, so he'll continue to make for a useful streaming option for points and three-pointers in 10-team leagues or shallower where he might still be on the waiver wire.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Probable for Saturday
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Hunter (foot) is probable for Saturday's game versus Boston.
Trae Young (ribs) is also probable, while Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is questionable, so the Hawks could have some reinforcements versus Boston. Hunter missed the past two games for Atlanta, and he'll be looking to find his form after a slow start to January -- he's hitting 35.5 percent from the field over his last five games.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Sitting out Wednesday
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Hunter (foot) will not play Wednesday against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
After Hunter was a late scratch Tuesday against the Suns, he'll end up missing his second straight contest. The Hawks are going to be very shorthanded Wednesday, as Trae Young (ribs), Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and Zaccharie Risacher (shoulder) are also sidelined. Vit Krejci, David Roddy and Garrison Mathews could all be heavily involved Wednesday.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Late scratch Tuesday
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Hunter has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Suns due to left foot soreness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter was a late scratch for Tuesday's contest, and his next opportunity to feature will come in Wednesday's game against the Bulls. The 27-year-old has been spectacular off the bench for Atlanta this season, and the club will likely have to rely heavily on Bogdan Bogdanovic and Garrison Mathews in the second unit with Hunter sidelined.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Shooting woes in defeat
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Hunter provided 12 points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 123-115 loss to the Suns.
Hunter delivered a poor shooting night, though he did record a season-high four assists. The 27-year-old also racked up two steals, and he has logged multiple steals in three of his last six appearances. The Sixth Man of the Year candidate is on pace for a career-best year, during which he has averaged 19.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals across a career-low 27.8 minutes per contest in 27 regular-season outings.