Hunter (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports.

EDGE Analysis

Last week, there were some rumblings that Hunter might return to action, but he ultimately needed a bit more time as he works back from right knee surgery. Hunter progressed to full-speed scrimmaging, but he's yet to be fully cleared for game action. That clearance could come Monday, but the Hawks will wait to see how the second-year forward feels at shootaround before updating his status. Hunter has not played since Jan. 29.

Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter went through a 4-on-4 scrimmage Wednesday, but he'll remain sidelined Saturday while he continues to recover from right knee surgery. His next chance to play will be Monday against the Clippers.

Hunter (knee), who is out Thursday against the Thunder, will go through a 4-on-4 scrimmage Wednesday, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter remains day-to-day while recovering from right knee surgery, and it appears like he's making good progress toward a return. His next chance to play arrives Saturday against the Lakers.

Hunter (knee) is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Earlier in the week, GM Travis Schlenk intimated that Hunter might be able to return for Thursday's contest, but it looks like the wing will need a bit more time to work back from surgery on his right knee. When asked about Hunter's chances to play Thursday, coach Nate McMillan responded: "I haven't heard that. He's been working out, he's getting closer, but playing [Thursday]? That's something we haven't really talked much about." For now, consider Hunter day-to-day as the Hawks look ahead to an eight-game Western Conference road trip that begins Saturday in Los Angeles.

Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk said Hunter (knee) could be ready to rejoin Atlanta's lineup as soon as Thursday against the Thunder, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter received good news earlier this month when doctors determined he wouldn't require a second platelet-rich plasma injection for his surgically repaired right knee, but the fact that he's this close to a return comes as a surprise, as the expectation was that he would be sidelined until later in March. After the Hawks play in Houston on Tuesday, Hunter likely will be evaluated in practice Wednesday before a decision is made on his status for Thursday. Considering he's been sidelined for the last 20 games, Hunter may not take on his old high-minute starting role at small forward immediately upon being cleared, but he'll still be a worthwhile speculative pickup in fantasy leagues where he might have been dropped. Before requiring meniscus surgery, Hunter was enjoying a breakout sophomore campaign, averaging 17.2 points (on 51.4 percent shooting from the field), 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.7 three-pointers and 0.9 steals in 32.2 minutes.

Hunter (knee) won't require a second platelet-rich plasma injection, which should shed about 7-to-10 days off his original recovery timeline, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old was expected to miss 7-to-10 weeks after undergoing knee surgery in early February, but that timeline may now be a bit shorter. According to Kirschner, Hunter has been cleared for unrestricted weight-room work and progressive court reloading, and he'll be re-evaluated March 19. The young forward could return during Atlanta's eight-game road trip during the back half March, which begins March 20 and ends April 2.

Atlanta general manager Travis Schlenk said Hunter has scheduled a visit Friday with his doctors, who will determine whether he requires a second platelet-rich plasma injection in his surgically repaired right knee, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Schlenk, whether or not Hunter requires the second PRP shot will provide more clarity regarding the second-year forward's timeline for recovery. Shortly after Hunter required a scope for his meniscus in early February, Schlenk estimated the 23-year-old would be sidelined for seven to 10 weeks, so he's not expected to be ready to play coming out of the All-Star break regardless of the news he receives from his doctors. Instead, Hunter's fantasy managers should plan on him being available no sooner than late March in a best-case scenario.

Hunter (knee) has moved to weight-bearing exercises and some on-court work as he rehabs from surgery on his right meniscus, Marc Spears of The Undefeated reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter underwent a debridement procedure just over a week ago, so the fact that he's already making progress is a considerable step in the right direction. Spears notes that Hunter has been able to go through form shooting and ball-handling drills in addition to activities geared toward strengthening the knee. The Hawks plan to evaluate Hunter in two weeks, at which point we should have a better gauge as to whether he's ahead of the seven-to-10-week timetable the team initially put forth. Prior to the injury, Hunter was enjoying a breakout sophomore campaign, averaging 17.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 steals while raising his shooting percentages across the board.

Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk said that Hunter underwent successful surgery on his right knee Monday, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports. "Doctors say, typically, on average, these things are 7-to-10 weeks," Schlenk said of Hunter's projected recovery timeline. "And most of the guys are ready to go by eight weeks. So we're hopeful."

EDGE Analysis

The Hawks had previously indicated that Hunter would be re-evaluated in two weeks following surgery, but the 23-year-old was never considered likely to be ready to play by the end of February or early March. Schlenk's update provides further clarity on the matter, as Hunter now looks set to be sidelined until at least early April, if not longer. With Hunter now expected to miss roughly 25 to 35 games, he'll be tough to justify holding in most leagues, even though he should be ready to play by the time the regular season comes to an end. The knee injury is a tough setback for Hunter, who had taken a major step forward in his sophomore campaign with averages of 17.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.7 three-pointers and 0.9 steals in 32.2 minutes per game on 51.4 percent shooting from the floor and 87.7 percent shooting from the free-throw line. Kevin Huerter, Danilo Gallinari and Cam Reddish should be the main beneficiaries of Hunter's absence in the next few weeks, while Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) should also see some added value when he's eventually able to return from a long-term injury of his own.

Hunter will undergo a lateral meniscus arthroscopic debridement procedure Monday that will keep him out at least two weeks, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter has missed the last four games due to a right knee injury, and he'll undergo another procedure that will keep him out for several weeks. The team expects to provide an update on his recovery approximately two weeks after his surgery, and a better idea of his return timetable could be known at that point. Cam Reddish and Danilo Gallinari should see increased run while Hunter is sidelined.