Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Scores 16 points in return
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Hunter had 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 113-108 victory over Denver.
Hunter returned after missing the previous game due to an illness, scoring 16 points, the most he has scored since Dec 22. After a strong start to the season, Hunter has regressed in recent times. In 13 games over the past month, he has averaged just 11.4 points and 1.3 three-pointers, leaving him well outside the top 200 in standard leagues.
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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.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: To have bench role moving forward
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Hunter will come off the bench Wednesday against Chicago and for the foreseeable future, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The Cavs have lost six of their previous nine games, and they're shaking up the starting five amid the cold spell. That means Hunter will come off the bench for the first time all season, with Jaylon Tyson stepping into the starting role. Hunter will continue to come off the bench going forward.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Struggles with shot Friday
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Hunter registered 15 points (4-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four rebounds in 27 minutes during Friday's 130-126 victory over the Wizards.
Hunter reached the 15-point mark for the first time in December, but he continues to struggle with his shot. The veteran forward plays a secondary role in the Cavaliers' offensive scheme, but his ability to knock down outside shots certainly opens up possibilities for others. Over five games in December, Hunter is averaging 11.0 points per game while shooting 35.3 percent from the floor and a mere 22.2 percent from three-point range.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Passive performance in win
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Hunter posted 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 21 minutes during Friday's 130-117 win over San Antonio.
Hunter logged just 21 minutes as he dealt with some early foul issues, scoring fewer than 15 points for the fourth straight game. After a strong start to the season, Hunter's production has regressed of late, averaging 12.5 points and 1.8 three-pointers in six games over the past two weeks. He is worth holding in most leagues, given the potential scoring upside. However, his overall fantasy game remains limited, meaning he could be a drop candidate in very specific situations.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Quiet outing in loss
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Hunter logged eight points (3-10 FG, 2-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Sunday's 117-115 loss to Boston.
Prior to Sunday, Hunter was on fire offensively, averaging 19.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.5 threes on a blistering 50.0 percent clip in his last four appearances. While Hunter was inevitably slated to cool down, he will look to bounce back Monday against the Pacers.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Resting vs. Raptors
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Hunter (rest) is out for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Hunter is getting the night off after logging 29 minutes in Sunday's win over the Clippers. In all likelihood, the forward will be back in the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Hawks. Hunter's absence should free up enough playing time to get Dean Wade (knee) onto most streaming radars if he suits up, especially with Jarrett Allen (finger) missing another contest.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Scores 17 points in win
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Hunter amassed 17 points (5-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 120-105 win over the Clippers.
Darius Garland didn't have his best scoring performance in this win, so Hunter needed to step up again, and the veteran forward continues to make a big impact for the Cavaliers' offense. Hunter has scored in double digits in eight of his last nine outings, averaging 19.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.7 steals per game over that stretch.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Totals 25 point in loss
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Hunter racked up 25 points (6-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 114-104 loss to the Rockets.
Hunter played well after an unimpressive 11-point night Monday. He led the Cavaliers in scoring by catching fire from beyond the arc, setting a new season high in made triples. This marks the fifth time this year he's reached the 20-point threshold through 13 games.
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Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Drops 11 in win
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Hunter totaled 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Monday's 118-106 victory over the Bucks.
Hunter has cooled down offensively, averaging 10 points in his last two games after going on a streak averaging 22.3 points in the previous four. While that miniature offensive explosion can likely be attributed to various absences among the starting lineup, it is encouraging to see that Hunter is capable of such offensive production, and he would be a priority add if any of the other starters were to miss an extended period of time.
Hunter produced 29 points (10-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 30 minutes during Saturday's 128-122 win over Chicago.
Hunter returned from a one-game absence against the Wizards on Friday but was limited to eight points. He certainly showed the illness is way past him with this performance in the second leg of a back-to-back set. The 29-point output was a season-best effort for Hunter, and he's looking like a reliable offensive weapon for Cleveland, as he's scored at least 16 points in five of his seven appearances this season.
