Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Leads Atlanta in scoring Monday
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Hunter amassed 24 points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 25 minutes during Monday's 109-108 victory over Sacramento.
Hunter might have played off the bench once again, but he carried the Hawks offensively in this win and led the team in scoring. Hunter has been limited to just four appearances due to an ongoing knee injury, but he's been extremely productive when available and has reached the 20-point mark in three of those contests.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Good to go Monday
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Hunter (knee) isn't listed on the Hawks' injury report for Monday's game against the Kings, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
As expected, Hunter is good to go Monday after missing the first half of the back-to-back set for right knee injury management. On Friday, Hunter returned from a 10-game absence due to a knee injury and scored 22 points (7-13 FG) in 21 minutes during a win over Washington.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Not playing Sunday
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Hunter is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right knee injury management, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter won't play in the first half of a back-to-back set, but since it's due to management, he should return for the game against the Kings on Monday. Hunter is averaging 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in three appearances (two starts) this season.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Scores well off bench in return
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Hunter (personal/knee) scored 22 points (7-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT) and added three rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes off the bench in Friday's 129-117 win over the Wizards.
Hunter was back in action after missing the Hawks' last 10 games due to a right knee injury and then a personal matter. The 26-year-old had started in both of his appearances prior to his recent absence, but the Hawks eased him back into the rotation in a bench role Friday, with rookie No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher retaining his spot on the top unit. While Hunter could eventually reclaim his starting spot, his playing-time upside could be capped by the presence of Risacher as well as the eventual return of Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring), who resumed practicing in the G League on Friday and could be cleared for game action with Atlanta at some point during the upcoming week.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Set to play Friday
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Hunter (personal) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Hunter will return to action Friday after missing Atlanta's previous 10 outings due to a knee injury and personal reasons. While Hunter started the first two games of the 2024-25 campaign, rookie Zaccharie Risacher has been starting in his absence.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Practices Thursday
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Hunter (personal) participated in Thursday's practice, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Hunter has been medically cleared to return from a right knee injury but missed Atlanta's previous outing for personal reasons. However, Hunter's return to practice is a good sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Washington.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Will miss Tuesday's game
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Hunter (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter has been medically cleared to return from right knee inflammation that kept him sidelined for the Hawks' last nine games. However, he will remain away from the team Tuesday due to personal family reasons. Hunter may be available for Friday's game against the Wizards.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Another absence coming
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Hunter (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Bulls, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Hunter will miss his ninth straight contest Saturday due to right knee inflammation. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Boston.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: To remain sidelined Friday
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Hunter (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter's absence streak will extend to eight games Friday while he deals with right knee inflammation. Zaccharie Risacher should continue to start in his absence. Hunter's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Chicago.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Downgraded to out
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Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Hunter will ultimately miss a seventh straight contest due to right knee inflammation, but he appears to be trending in the right direction after initially receiving a questionable tag for Wednesday's game. He was ruled out 24 hours in advance of his other absences. In Hunter's place, rookie No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher has been starting at small forward. Hunter's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Detroit.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Iffy for Wednesday
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Hunter (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Hunter has missed six straight games due to the knee issue, but he'd been previously listed as out 24 hours in advance, so his questionable tag is somewhat encouraging. However, even if cleared to play Wednesday, Hunter will likely face restrictions after a multi-week absence.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Won't play vs. New Orleans
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Hunter (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter will miss his fifth straight game due to a right knee injury. His next opportunity to play will be Monday against the Celtics. Zaccharie Risacher should continue to start while Hunter is sidelined.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Another absence coming
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Hunter (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Kings.
Hunter will miss his fourth straight contest Friday while dealing with a right knee injury. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with New Orleans.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Officially out Wednesday
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Hunter (knee) will not play Wednesday versus Washington.
Hunter's perennially troubling right knee will continue to be managed cautiously by Atlanta. His next opportunity to overcome his ongoing bout of inflammation is Friday versus Sacramento.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Questionable for Wednesday
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Hunter (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Hunter has missed two straight games due to right knee inflammation but could return to action Wednesday. However, the questionable tag doesn't bring much optimism, as he was also listed as questionable before his two absences. If Hunter is ruled out, rookie No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher should draw another start.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Won't play vs. Wizards
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Hunter (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against Washington, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter will miss a second straight game due to right knee inflammation. No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher started for Hunter on Sunday against the Thunder, and the former should reprise that role for Monday's contest. Hunter's next chance at suiting up will be Wednesday against Washington again.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Listed as questionable
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Hunter (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter could return to the floor after missing Sunday's game against the Thunder. While Hunter was on the shelf, rookie No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher made his first start and made a strong impression. Both Hunter and Risacher could potentially see heavy run Monday with Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) and Onyeka Okongwu (rest) sidelined.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Iffy for Sunday
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Hunter is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Thunder due to right knee inflammation, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Hunter is dealing with a minor knee issue, and the Hawks could opt to hold him out of the first game of a back-to-back set. The 26-year-old has accumulated 36 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block across 59 total minutes over two regular-season outings. If Hunter is ruled out, the Hawks will likely take an extended look at rookie No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Starting Wednesday
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Hunter is in the starting lineup for Wednesday season-opening contest versus Brooklyn, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter and Jalen Johnson will occupy the starting forward positions for Atlanta, with top pick Zaccharie Risacher coming off the bench. Hunter has failed to exceed 15 points in three of his last four meetings versus the Nets.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Not listed on injury report
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Hunter (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season game against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
As expected, Hunter is cleared for the regular season after resting during the preseason finale. When available, the veteran forward started during the preseason, but No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher will push Hunter for playing time right away.
