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: Questionable for season opener
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Hunter (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Hunter is in jeopardy of missing the Cavaliers' regular-season opener due to a right knee contusion. The 27-year-old forward took part in a 3-on-3 workout Tuesday, but if he isn't ready for game action Wednesday, Dean Wade, Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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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.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Not in starting lineup
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Hunter will not start Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics.
It appears the Cavaliers are electing to give their usual starters the night off Sunday. Assuming that is the case, Hunter's next chance to suit up is Tuesday against Detroit.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Stays hot in preseason
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Hunter put up 20 points (6-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 24 minutes of Thursday's 119-112 preseason loss to Chicago.
Hunter has made quite the impression in Cleveland during the preseason. Through two games, he's second on the team in usage (28.2 percent) while producing averages of 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers in 20.9 minutes per contest. He's also shooting the ball extremely well, hitting 61.9 percent from the field.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Scores 17 points in preseason loss
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Hunter tallied 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 118-117 preseason loss to the Bulls.
Hunter tied the team-high mark in points in Cleveland's preseason opener. He also led the Cavaliers in rebounds. After being acquired from the Hawks ahead of last season's trade deadline, the 27-year-old forward averaged 14.3 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 42.6 percent from three-point range in 25.1 minutes per game across 27 regular-season appearances (five starts).
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Notches 12 points in Game 5
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Hunter contributed 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 loss to Indiana in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Hunter sat out Cleveland's Game 2 loss after dislocating his right thumb in Game 1, and his play was affected as a result. Acquired in a midseason trade with Atlanta, Hunter saw his usage rate dip on a star-studded Cleveland team. He appeared in 27 regular-season games, posting averages of 14.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.2 three-pointers on 48.5 percent from the field and 42.6 percent from beyond the arc. Hunter is owed a combined $48.2 million over the next two seasons.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Good to go for Game 3
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Hunter (thumb) is available for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Hunter has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Game 2 due to a dislocated right thumb. Hunter should continue to operate as one of Cleveland's primary bench options against Indiana. The 27-year-old forward has averaged 12.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 23.6 minutes across his five playoff appearances so far this season.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Present at shootaround
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Hunter (thumb) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers but was present during Cleveland's morning shootaround, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Hunter sat out Cleveland's Game 2 loss after dislocating his right thumb in Game 1. He appears to be on track to suit up for Game 3, but his official availability, along with the statuses of Darius Garland (toe) and Evan Mobley (ankle), likely won't be released until closer to tipoff.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Iffy for Game 3
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Hunter (thumb) is considered questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Hunter is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to a dislocated right thumb he suffered in Game 1. If Hunter is ruled out yet again, Dean Wade, Javonte Green and Isaac Okoro should continue to receive increased playing time against Indiana.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Not playing in Game 2
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Hunter (thumb) has been ruled out for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pacers on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Hunter dislocated his thumb during the Cavs' Game 1 loss Saturday and will not play in Game 2 as a result. He's been a key piece of Cleveland's rotation since being traded by Atlanta in February, so his absence gives Isaac Okoro, Javonte Green and Dean Wade the opportunity to see increased workloads off the bench. Hunter's next chance to take the floor is Game 3 on Friday in Indiana.
