Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Paces second unit with 19 points
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Hunter (knee) posted 19 points (7-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 21 minutes Wednesday in the Cavaliers' 129-99 win over the Lakers.
Hunter had been sidelined for the Cavaliers' previous two games due to right knee soreness, but he returned to action Wednesday and excelled as the team's go-to scoring option on the second unit. Prior to getting hurt, Hunter had been held under 20 minutes in his most recent two appearances, but the Cavaliers could call upon him to handle a larger role now that the team has a greater need for secondary scoring behind Donovan Mitchell while Evan Mobley (calf) and Darius Garland (toe) remain sidelined. Hunter could be in store for added usage in the short term as a result, but beyond potentially being a solid source of points, his production in other categories typically leaves much to be desired.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Available to play
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Hunter (knee) is available to play Wednesday versus the Lakers.
Hunter has missed the past two games for the Cavaliers with a sore knee, but he'll return to the floor Wednesday evening, and he could see some more minutes coming his way with Evan Mobley (calf) out. Hunter is averaging 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 triples per contest this season.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Expected to play Wednesday
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Hunter is probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers with right knee soreness.
Hunter is expected to return from a two-game absence Wednesday. With Evan Mobley (calf) out of the mix, the swingman could see some extra shot attempts fall his direction. Hunter has averaged 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 22.0 minutes per tilt in his last five games.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Questionable for Monday
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Hunter (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Magic.
Hunter is still dealing with right knee soreness and might miss a second consecutive contest. If the 28-year-old forward remains sidelined, Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Jaylon Tyson would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Won't play Saturday
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Hunter (knee) won't play Saturday versus the Magic, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Knee soreness will force Hunter to the sidelines for Saturday's game, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Monday's rematch with the Magic. Expect more minutes for Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Larry Nance with Hunter unavailable Saturday.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Now questionable with knee injury
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Hunter is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Magic due to right knee soreness.
It's not a good sign that Hunter was a late addition to Saturday's injury report, and his official status will be known closer to the 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff. Craig Porter and Lonzo Ball would be in line for more minutes off the bench if Hunter is unable to play.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Struggles in victory
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Hunter notched four points (1-6 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 94-87 victory over the Hornets.
Hunter was unable to have a positive impact, scoring no more than four points for the third time in the past six games. Despite a relatively consistent role, Hunter has been a non-factor for the majority of the season, currently sitting outside the top-200 players in standard leagues. At best, he can be streamed in for points and threes.
Hunter notched 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 133-107 win over the 76ers.
Hunter scored 17 points in the win, the most he has scored in his past 11 games. His red-hot start to the season is now a mere memory, having struggled to produce at a standard league level for the past month. In 14 games during that time, he has averaged 11.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers, leaving him outside the top 200.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Poor showing in loss
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Hunter totaled two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three assists over 18 minutes during Monday's 123-112 loss to the Jazz.
Hunter continues to take a backseat for the Cavaliers with Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson comfortably ahead of him. To make matters worse for Hunter, Nae'Qwan Tomlin is trending up as well. With the Cavaliers struggling, Hunter may find himself on the trade block.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Effective in 22 minutes
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Hunter logged 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 120-116 victory over the Pacers.
Hunter didn't see a big workload Tuesday, and that's been the case a lot lately. With the Cavaliers mostly healthy again, Hunter may struggle to be relevant outside of deeper formats. The emergence of Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson has really kept Hunter's appeal in check this season.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Suiting up Friday
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Hunter (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hunter missed Wednesday's win over the Suns due to an illness and was initially listed as questionable to face Denver. However, he was upgraded to probable Friday morning and has been officially cleared for game action. Hunter has come off the bench in seven straight games, averaging 12.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 steals in 25.0 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Upgraded to probable
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Hunter (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Hunter was previously listed as questionable after missing Wednesday's win over the Suns, but he intends to play through his illness Friday. Hunter is averaging 12.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists over his last six outings.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Questionable to play Friday
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Hunter (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Hunter was unable to play in Wednesday's win against the Suns due to an illness, but the veteran forward has a chance to return for Friday's home game. Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade and Sam Merrill (ankle) will likely continue to see an uptick in minutes if Hunter is not cleared to play.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Ruled out Wednesday
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Hunter (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Bob Finnan of The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Hunter was a late addition to the injury report and will miss his first game since Nov. 24 on Wednesday. With the 28-year-old forward sidelined, Jaylon Tyson, Sam Merrill and Dean Wade are candidates for increased playing time. Hunter's next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Nuggets.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Questionable with illness
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Hunter is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns with an illness.
Hunter is a very late addition to the injury report, so he'll be working against the clock to gain clearance for Wednesday's action. Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade could see additional minutes if Hunter isn't feeling well enough to play.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Nearly double-doubles
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Hunter had 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Monday's 113-101 victory over the Spurs.
This was a strong performance from Hunter, but his overall production has been a bit underwhelming. Part of the issue is that the Cavaliers have been getting a lot from players such as Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson. Hunter can be treated as a low-end fantasy contributor going forward.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Explodes for 27 points
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Hunter supplied 27 points (9-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 139-132 victory over Charlotte.
Hunter finally found his rhythm on the offensive end, scoring at least 20 points for the first time in the past 11 games. After a strong start to the season, Hunter's rapid decline in recent times has led to him being dropped in a number of leagues. While this performance doesn't make him a must-roster player, he is worth considering, especially if you simply need points and threes.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Returns Monday
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Hunter (face) has returned to Monday's game against the Hornets, per the broadcast.
Hunter was elbowed in the face during the third quarter and briefly exited to the locker room. However, he returned to the court shortly thereafter and appears poised to finish the game.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Exits to locker room
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Hunter exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Hornets due to an apparent facial injury, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hunter caught an elbow and walked to the locker room with a towel over his face. He can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light. If the 28-year-old forward is unable to check back in, Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Sam Merrill are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Modest production continues
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Hunter notched 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 127-111 loss to Chicago.
Hunter shifted to the bench Wednesday, a move that sounds as though it is going to hold, at least for the foreseeable future. After a strong start to the season, it appears as though the coaching staff is going in a different direction. In 13 appearances over the past month, Hunter is averaging 12.9 points and 1.9 three-pointers in 28.1 minutes per game, leaving him well outside the top-200 players in standard formats.
