Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Totals 25 point in loss
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Hunter racked up 25 points (6-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 114-104 loss to the Rockets.
Hunter played well after an unimpressive 11-point night Monday. He led the Cavaliers in scoring by catching fire from beyond the arc, setting a new season high in made triples. This marks the fifth time this year he's reached the 20-point threshold through 13 games.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Drops 11 in win
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Hunter totaled 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Monday's 118-106 victory over the Bucks.
Hunter has cooled down offensively, averaging 10 points in his last two games after going on a streak averaging 22.3 points in the previous four. While that miniature offensive explosion can likely be attributed to various absences among the starting lineup, it is encouraging to see that Hunter is capable of such offensive production, and he would be a priority add if any of the other starters were to miss an extended period of time.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Puts up 21 points in win
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Hunter supplied 21 points (8-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 win over Miami.
Hunter embraced a bigger role on offense due to the absences of Donovan Mitchell (rest), Evan Mobley (rest) and Darius Garland (toe) to surpass the 20-point mark for the third straight contest. Hunter is making the most of his steady role in the starting lineup and has been a pleasant surprise from a fantasy perspective. Through nine games, Hunter is averaging 19.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
Hunter produced 29 points (10-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 30 minutes during Saturday's 128-122 win over Chicago.
Hunter returned from a one-game absence against the Wizards on Friday but was limited to eight points. He certainly showed the illness is way past him with this performance in the second leg of a back-to-back set. The 29-point output was a season-best effort for Hunter, and he's looking like a reliable offensive weapon for Cleveland, as he's scored at least 16 points in five of his seven appearances this season.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Suiting up vs. Washington
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Hunter (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Hunter will be available for the Cavaliers after a one-game absence. The veteran wing is enjoying a strong start to the season with averages of 18.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in five starts in 2025-26.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Likely to play Friday
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Hunter (illness) is probable to play Friday against the Wizards.
Hunter missed Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to an illness, but the probable tag suggests he should be able to return after a one-game absence. Hunter is averaging 18.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in five starts in 2025-26.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Won't play Wednesday
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Hunter (illness) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hunter is dealing with an illness that will keep him sidelined. The team will likely give Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade more time on the floor in Hunter's absence.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Iffy due to illness
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Hunter (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Hunter was a late addition to the injury report. It's possible the Cavaliers evaluate him after warmups before a decision is made on his status. Sam Merrill (hip) is also questionable, so the Cavaliers could be pretty shorthanded on the wings unless they get some good news on these forwards.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Season-high three steals
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Hunter accumulated 19 points (5-14 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-109 victory over the Hawks.
Hunter extended his streak of double-digit scoring performances to five games to begin the new campaign, also submitting a season high in steals. Max Strus (foot) is still likely several weeks away from making his season debut, giving Hunter a considerable runway to hold down a starting role. On the season, Hunter has averaged 18.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.8 steals in 29.2 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Delivers 16-point effort in debut
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Hunter (knee) tallied 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes in Sunday's 118-113 win over the Bucks.
A right knee contusion kept Hunter sidelined for the first two contests of the season, but the seventh-year forward stepped back into the starting five Sunday with no apparent restrictions. Though he came through with a serviceable scoring tally in his debut, Hunter's production was lacking in just about every other area. That's been a recurring trend throughout his career, with Hunter owning modest averages of 4.1 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.5 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks in 30.0 minutes over 328 games.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Good to go Sunday
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Hunter (knee) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Hunter missed the first two games of the season with a knee contusion but has been cleared and will be available for Sunday's contest. The forward averaged 17.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 47.0 percent shooting and 40.5 percent from three across 64 games between the Hawks and Cavaliers in 2024-25. With his return, Jaylon Tyson -- who started the first two games -- will move to the bench.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Questionable for Sunday
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Hunter (knee) is questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Hunter has yet to make his season debut, as he continues to nurse a knee issue. If he can't play Sunday, the team will likely turn to Dean Wade and Larry Nance to help shoulder the load.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Won't play vs. Brooklyn
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Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hunter will miss a second straight game to start the season as he continues to deal with a right knee contusion. The team will likely pivot to Dean Wade and Larry Nance to shoulder the load.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Iffy for Friday
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Hunter (knee) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Nets.
After missing the season opener against the Knicks due to a knee issue, Hunter seems to be trending in the right direction. If he's ruled out for a second straight game, the team will likely turn to Dean Wade and Larry Nance to pick up the slack.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Won't play Wednesday
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Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Knicks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hunter wasn't able to get through any full-contact, 5-on-5 work ahead of Wednesday's season opener, so it's not surprising to see him hit the sidelines. His next chance to play will come Friday in Brooklyn. Expect more minutes for Dean Wade and Larry Nance on Wednesday evening with Hunter watching from the sidelines.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Remains iffy for Wednesday
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Hunter (knee) remains uncertain for Opening Night against the Knicks on Wednesday, according to Cavaliers reporter Danny Cunningham.
Hunter took part in a 3-on-3 workout Tuesday as he works his way back from a right knee contusion. It sounds like he will carry a questionable tag into Opening Night, but fantasy managers can expect an update once the Cavaliers release their injury report Tuesday evening. Guys like Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade could see increased workloads if Hunter can't play.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Iffy for Wednesday
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Hunter (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Knicks, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports.
Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Monday it's too early to tell if Hunter will be recovered from his knee contusion by Wednesday. With Max Strus (foot) already out of action, Dean Wade appears to be the next man up for a possible Opening Night spot start.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Won't return Tuesday
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Hunter won't return to Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons due to a right knee contusion, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hunter sustained the injury in the second quarter and didn't return for the second half. He'll finish with 14 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal across 14 minutes. The 27-year-old forward is being held out as a precautionary measure, according to Fedor. Still, his status will be worth monitoring ahead of the team's regular-season opener against the Knicks on Oct. 22.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Back in action Tuesday
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Hunter (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons.
After sitting out Sunday's exhibition loss to Boston, Hunter will look to tune up in Cleveland's preseason finale. The veteran sharpshooter is in line for a short-term boost in fantasy appeal to begin the season with Max Strus (foot) on the mend.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Takes seat Sunday
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Hunter (rest) did not play in Sunday's 138-107 preseason loss to Boston.
The Cavs rested their entire starting lineup for Sunday's meaningless game. The starters' final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Tuesday against the Pistons.
