Hunter (foot) will not play Wednesday against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
After Hunter was a late scratch Tuesday against the Suns, he'll end up missing his second straight contest. The Hawks are going to be very shorthanded Wednesday, as Trae Young (ribs), Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and Zaccharie Risacher (shoulder) are also sidelined. Vit Krejci, David Roddy and Garrison Mathews could all be heavily involved Wednesday.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Late scratch Tuesday
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Hunter has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Suns due to left foot soreness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter was a late scratch for Tuesday's contest, and his next opportunity to feature will come in Wednesday's game against the Bulls. The 27-year-old has been spectacular off the bench for Atlanta this season, and the club will likely have to rely heavily on Bogdan Bogdanovic and Garrison Mathews in the second unit with Hunter sidelined.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Shooting woes in defeat
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Hunter provided 12 points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 123-115 loss to the Suns.
Hunter delivered a poor shooting night, though he did record a season-high four assists. The 27-year-old also racked up two steals, and he has logged multiple steals in three of his last six appearances. The Sixth Man of the Year candidate is on pace for a career-best year, during which he has averaged 19.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals across a career-low 27.8 minutes per contest in 27 regular-season outings.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Drops 18 points from bench
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Hunter produced 18 points (6-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 131-105 loss to the Clippers.
Although Hunter plays exclusively with the second unit, he's one of Atlanta's most consistent scorers and has a very dependable floor for fantasy purposes. A 10-game absence earlier in the season took him off the fantasy radar, but he's averaged a reliable 20.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists since his return to action.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Solid outing in loss Wednesday
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Hunter recorded 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 139-120 loss to the Nuggets.
The sixth-year pro led the Hawks' second unit in points while finishing as the club's second-leading scorer behind Trae Young (30 points). Hunter is on pace to record a career-best year, and he has logged 16 outings with 20 or more points thus far. Over his last 10 outings, the 27-year-old has averaged 22.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals across 27.6 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Stays hot in win
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Hunter finished Sunday's 136-107 victory over the Raptors with 22 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 22 minutes.
Hunter has scored 22 points or more in five of his last six games for the Hawks. The 27-year-old continues to be one of the most consistent players for Atlanta this season, as he's carved out a role as the team's sixth man and one of the best players in the NBA in that role.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Chips in 25 points off bench
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Hunter totaled 25 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 141-133 win over the Bulls.
Hunter had another strong performance off the bench Thursday and finished as the Hawks' third-leading scorer behind Jalen Johnson (30) and Trae Young (27). Hunter has thrived in his sixth-man role and is averaging a career-high 20.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting (including 44.0 percent from three on 6.3 3PA/G), 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 28.2 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Leads charge in Thursday's loss
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Hunter supplied a team-high 27 points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 133-126 overtime loss to the Spurs.
Four different Hawks scored over 20 points on the night, but it wasn't enough to overcome a massive 42-point performance from Victor Wembanyama. Hunter has been the anchor of Atlanta's second unit since returning from a knee issue in mid-November, scoring at least 20 points in 10 of his last 15 appearances and averaging 20.0 points, 3.8 boards, 2.9 threes and 1.2 assists over that stretch while shooting 45.8 percent from long distance.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Upgraded to available
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Hunter (knee) is available for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals game versus the Bucks.
Hunter has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday despite continuing to deal with a knee injury. Over his last 10 outings, Hunter is scorching the nets from behind the arc, converting 47.6 percent of his 6.3 three-point attempts per contest.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Likely for Saturday
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Hunter is listed as probable for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals game versus the Bucks due to right knee management, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter has been routinely listed on Atlanta's injury report but has been able to suit up. Given the magnitude of Saturday's game, it seems unlikely the team will err on the side of knee management, but it remains a possibility. The forward tallied 24 points (8-15 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and one rebound across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 quarterfinal win over the Knicks.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Strong offensive showing
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Hunter registered 24 points (8-15 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and one rebound across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 win over the Knicks.
Hunter scored at least 20 points for the fifth straight game, continuing his strong offensive season. Despite missing 10 games earlier in the season due to injury, Hunter has been a picture of consistency, something that has eluded him in the past. Across 15 games played, he has averaged a healthy 19.6 points and 2.7 three-pointers per contest.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Available vs. New York
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Hunter (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Hunter was initially listed as questionable due to right knee injury management. Still, as evidenced by the probable tag he has been carrying since Tuesday, he'll suit up and should handle his regular workload. Hunter will play in a 12th straight contest, and he's been playing at a high level off the bench in recent weeks. He's scored at least 18 points in seven games in a row, averaging 22.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in that stretch.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Expected to play Wednesday
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Hunter (knee) is probable for Wednesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinals matchup against the Knicks, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Hunter has appeared in 11 straight games, and it looks like that streak will continue Wednesday. He continues to come off the bench, even with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) sidelined against the Nuggets on Sunday, but Hunter has scored at least 20 points in four straight games, averaging 22.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 28.8 minutes.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Team-high scoring mark in loss
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Hunter registered 20 points (7-20 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Sunday's 141-111 loss to the Nuggets.
Despite briefly exiting the contest while he was evaluated for a concussion during the third quarter, Hunter posted a team-high 20 points in the loss. The 27-year-old forward racked up his fourth consecutive 20-plus-point outing during his limited playing time. Hunter has totaled six games with 20 or more points in his last 10 appearances, during which he has averaged 18.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals across 28.3 minutes per game off the bench.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Exits Sunday, available to return
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Hunter (head) went back to the locker room during the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Hunter was hit in the head and stayed down for a significant period of time before walking back to the locker room. The 27-year-old was evaluated for a concussion and has been cleared for a return, per the broadcast. If the club opts to sit Hunter the rest of the way, Vit Krejci and Garrison Mathews are candidates for an uptick in playing time for the remainder of Sunday's contest.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Cleared to play Sunday
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Hunter (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up for an 11th straight game. He's scored at least 20 points off the bench in five of his last six games. Hunter could be in store for even more usage, as Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (quadriceps) are out Sunday.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Iffy Sunday vs. Denver
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Hunter is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to right knee injury management, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Hunter could be held out of his first game since Nov. 17, in which he was ruled out due to right knee injury management. The sixth-year forward has thrived as the leader of the Hawks' second unit this season, and in his last 10 outings, he averaged 19.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals across 28.4 minutes per game. If Hunter is sidelined Sunday, Zaccharie Risacher and Vit Krejci could see an uptick in playing time.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Big night off bench
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Hunter ended with 26 points (9-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 34 minutes off the bench during Friday's 134-132 overtime win over the Lakers.
The 26 points tied his season high, and Hunter is thriving as the leader of the Hawks' second unit. The 27-year-old forward has reached 20 points in five of the last six games, averaging 22.5 points, 3.8 boards, 3.5 threes, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 29.0 minutes a contest over that stretch while shooting 55.7 percent from the floor and a dazzling 52.5 percent (21-for-40) from beyond the arc.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Scores 20 points off bench
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Hunter finished with 20 points (6-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-104 victory over Milwaukee.
Hunter finished as the Hawks' second-best scorer in this win, even ahead of Trae Young, as he continues to shine in a second-unit role. Hunter has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five appearances and is averaging 18.7 points per game while shooting 40.8 percent from three-point range this season. Both figures are career-high marks for him.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Team-high 23 points vs. Cavs
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Hunter racked up 23 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes during Friday's 117-101 victory over the Cavaliers.
Hunter led the Hawks in scoring Friday for a second straight game despite coming off the bench. He has scored at least 20 points in four of his last seven outings, and over that span he has averaged 18.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 27.1 minutes per contest.
