Hunter ended with five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 116-114 loss to the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter scored 15-plus points in four of his first five appearances of the season but has been much more inconsistent since then, as he's scored in double figures in just three of his last six outings while also struggling to generate consistency in secondary categories. Over his last six appearances, he's averaged 9.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in 31.0 minutes per game.

Hunter contributed 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 126-120 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Despite seeing a consistent workload, Hunter was averaging just 8.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in his last four contests. With Trae Young (personal) out Tuesday, Hunter received a bump in usage while also matching his career high with five assists. The 25-year-old is an important piece of Atlanta's lineups, but his contributions are rarely flashy.

Hunter notched eight points (2-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and two rebounds over 33 minutes during Monday's 126-117 loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

This was Hunter's second dud in a row, as he was held to four points in 30 minutes against the Pelicans on Saturday. However, he's been pretty solid overall this season, averaging 14.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.9 three-pointers.

Hunter (hand) returned to the bench Saturday against the Pelicans, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter left the game in the first quarter, but it seems the issue was not severe enough to rule him out for the rest of the contest.

Hunter headed to the locker room in the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Pelicans due to an apparent right hand injury, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter tried to dribble through CJ McCollum and got picked off, but he immediately grabbed his hand and looked in pain, to the point that he went straight to the locker room holding his hand. If he can't return, then AJ Griffin and Bogdan Bogdanovic would be in line to see extra minutes.

Hunter amassed 27 points (8-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 32 minutes during Friday's 126-120 loss to the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Trae Young struggled from the field and Dejounte Murray didn't have his best performance, so Hunter stepped his game up and led Atlanta in scoring despite the tight defeat against New York. Hunter also bounced back from a subpar season-opening performance against the Celtics where he scored just nine points across 31 minutes. Don't expect Hunter to lead the Hawks offensively going forward, but he's closer to this 27-point performer than to the nine-point player that struggled massively against Boston.

Hunter posted 16 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT) and three rebounds across 20 minutes in Monday's 116-112 preseason loss to the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter scored nearly half of his points from the charity stripe and didn't do much else, but he's simply trying to finish the preseason in the best possible shape. He's likely locked into the starting small forward spot to begin the regular season.

Hunter (knee) is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Indiana, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter is set to make his preseason debut after missing Atlanta's previous three contests due to a bone bruise in his knee. He could be in line for extra usage with Trae Young and Dejounte Murray both resting.

Hunter (knee) will again be sidelined for Saturday's tilt against the Pelicans, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter's absence will mark his third straight exhibition game missed due to a knee issue. There has been no news leading to the belief that it is anything to worry about long term, so it looks like the Hawks are just erring on the side of caution during the preseason.

Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter will be unavailable for a second consecutive game to begin the preseason, and coach Quin Snyder revealed Thursday that the small forward is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee. Hunter's next chance to make his preseason debut will be Saturday against the Pelicans.