Hunter is questionable to play Monday versus the Clippers due to right knee injury management

EDGE Analysis

Hunter has been capped at 16 minutes in two appearances since returning from a 19-game absence due to right knee soreness, and Atlanta will certainly exercise caution with the 26-year-old with four games scheduled in the coming week. Saddiq Bey (ankle) is also questionable Monday, making for a tenuous situation on the wings in Atlanta.

Hunter won't start Saturday's game against the Warriors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Saddiq Bey (ankle) ruled out, Hunter was expected to reclaim his starting spot after missing 20 of the Hawks' last 21 games with a knee injury. Instead, Garrison Mathews will enter the first unit, meaning Hunter will likely have his minutes monitored Saturday.

Hunter (knee) will play in Saturday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter was held out of Friday's game against the Suns after returning from a 19-game absence a few days prior. With Saddiq Bey (ankle) sitting out Saturday, Hunter is expected to draw the start.

Hunter (knee) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Warriors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter returned from a 19-game absence Tuesday before sitting out Friday's game against the Suns. He is now in danger of missing his second straight contest following his return. More clarity on his status figures to come after he tests things out closer to game time.

Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Following a 19-game absence, Hunter returned to action Tuesday, scoring six points (2-5 3Pt) in 16 minutes. However, he will take a seat again for the first half of a back-to-back set Friday. No setback was reported, so this is presumably a maintenance day, meaning Hunter should be able to play Saturday versus Golden State. Hunter's status for that game will be released Saturday morning.

Hunter (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter returned to action Tuesday but could miss the first leg of Atlanta's back-to-back Friday due to a knee injury that forced him to miss 19 games. If Hunter is ruled out, Jalen Johnson, Saddiq Bey and Garrison Mathews are all candidates to receive increased playing time.

Hunter (knee) played 16 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 138-122 win over the Lakers, finishing with six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound and one assist.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter came off the bench for the first time since the 2021-22 season, with the Hawks deploying him off the second unit in an effort to manage his minutes coming off a 19-game absence due to a non-surgical procedure on his sore right knee. As expected, Hunter was held under 20 minutes in his first game action since Dec. 20, and he could continue to come off the bench for a few more contests while he ramps back up to the typical 30-minute role he held prior to the injury. For the season, Hunter holds averages of 14.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 three-pointers, 1.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks in 29.7 minutes while shooting 45.9 percent from the field and 90.7 percent from the free-throw line. Because of his deficiencies in multiple categories and lack of standout production in any one area aside from free-throw percentage, Hunter shouldn't be viewed as a must-roster player in 12-team leagues, especially while he likely faces some restrictions with his minutes for the next few games.

Hunter isn't in the starting lineup Tuesday and will be under a minutes restriction, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter will come off the bench for the first time this season. His minutes restriction is expected to be "in the teens".

Hunter (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter, who needed a non-surgical procedure to alleviate right knee pain, will make his first appearance since Dec. 20. Given the layoff, Hunter may come off the bench and will presumably be monitored closely. In 24 appearances this season, he's averaging 14.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 30.3 minutes.

Hunter (knee), who is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, took part in the team's morning shootaround, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter's involvement in shootaround bodes well for his chances of playing Tuesday, but clarity on his status won't arrive until shortly before the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. The fifth-year forward hasn't played since Dec. 20 due to a right knee injury that necessitated a non-surgical procedure, so even if he's cleared to play Tuesday, he could come off the bench and will presumably have his minutes monitored closely.