De'Andre Hunter F CLE Sat 4/1/23 5:00 PM
De'Andre Hunter
F CLE
Hunter will not play in Sunday's game against the Mavericks and is day-to-day moving forward after an MRI revealed he has a bone bruise in his left knee and a muscle strain, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hunter has had lingering issues with his left knee that forced him to miss two of the last four games. Further testing revealed a bone bruise and strain in the area, which could keep him sidelined for another game or two. After being ruled out for Sunday's game, Hunter's next chance to suit up would come on Tuesday in Chicago. However, the matchup is the first of a back-to-back, so the Hawks could hold him out of the contest for additional rest. While he's out, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Saddiq Bey and AJ Griffin are likely to see more minutes, but it's unclear who will take Hunter's starting spot.
De'Andre Hunter F CLE Fri 3/31/23 1:09 PM
De'Andre Hunter
F CLE
Hunter (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hunter will be sidelined for the second time over Atlanta's past four contests while dealing with some swelling in his knee. In his absence, Saddiq Bey, AJ Griffin, Jalen Johnson and Bogdan Bogdanovic are all candidates for increased roles. Hunter's next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Mavericks.
De'Andre Hunter F CLE Thu 3/30/23 5:12 PM
De'Andre Hunter
F CLE
Hunter (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Brooklyn.
EDGE Analysis
Hunter continues to deal with a left knee issue, but he's been able to suit up in the last two matchups. It's unclear whether he'll be available for Friday's matchup, but if he's sidelined, Saddiq Bey should see increased run.
De'Andre Hunter F CLE Wed 3/29/23 1:02 PM
De'Andre Hunter
F CLE
Hunter notched seven points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and six rebounds over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 120-118 victory over the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
Hunter failed to score in double figures for the first time since Feb. 26 and notched his lowest-scoring game since Feb. 3. The length of Cleveland's defense appears to have given Hunter trouble, but it's safe to call Tuesday's outing an outlier, as the fourth-year forward has averaged 15.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting over his past 13 appearances.
De'Andre Hunter F CLE Sun 3/26/23 5:04 PM
De'Andre Hunter
F CLE
Hunter (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hunter missed the first half of Atlanta's back-to-back set due to a left knee contusion, but he's been cleared to suit up Sunday. Before his absence, Hunter had scored in double figures in 12 straight games, posting 15.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in 32.6 minutes during that stretch.
De'Andre Hunter F CLE Sun 3/26/23 1:12 PM
De'Andre Hunter
F CLE
Hunter (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
Hunter sat out Saturday's game due to his knee issue, which resulted in Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) getting a spot start, but Bogdanovic is also questionable for Sunday's game. If both of these guys are forced to the sidelines, that would likely open up minutes for Saddiq Bey and AJ Griffin, with Bey being the preferred target. Stay tuned.
De'Andre Hunter F CLE Sat 3/25/23 4:12 PM
De'Andre Hunter
F CLE
Hunter (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hunter will miss his first contest in two months with a bruised left knee. His absence will likely open up a starting spot for one of Saddiq Bey, AJ Griffin or Bogdan Bogdanovic while all three could see expanded roles. Hunter's next chance to play will come Sunday against Memphis.
De'Andre Hunter F CLE Fri 3/24/23 5:05 PM
De'Andre Hunter
F CLE
Hunter is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pacers due to a left knee contusion, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hunter is in danger of missing his first game since Jan. 25 on Saturday. If the 24-year-old forward is forced to sit, Saddiq Bey, AJ Griffin and Bogdan Bogdanovic would be candidates to see increased minutes.
De'Andre Hunter F CLE Sat 3/11/23 6:28 PM
De'Andre Hunter
F CLE
Hunter (ankle) is available Saturday against the Celtics.
EDGE Analysis
His status wasn't in any real doubt, as he was carrying a probable tag prior to this update. Hunter has been playing a ton of minutes lately, clearing 30 minutes in each of his last six games.
De'Andre Hunter F CLE Sat 3/11/23 1:05 PM
De'Andre Hunter
F CLE
Hunter is questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics with a sprained right ankle, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hunter is at risk of missing his first game since Jan. 25 with a right ankle sprain after logging 35 or more minutes in two of his last three appearances. With Bogdan Bogdanovic (back) already ruled out, Saddiq Bey, AJ Griffin and Garrison Mathews could be thrust into more prominent roles if Hunter also sits.