Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Efficient shooting in Game 4 loss
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Hunter amassed 27 points (11-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 40 minutes during Sunday's 129-121 loss to the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Hunter scored his most points of the opening-round series thanks to an efficient shooting night and finished second on the team in scoring behind Trae Young (35). The Virginia product also grabbed seven boards, tying him for second on the team with Clint Capela. Through four playoff matchups versus Boston, Hunter has averaged 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 35.8 minutes per game.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Top rebounder in double-double
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Hunter had 18 points (8-19 FG, 2-9 3Pt), 12 rebounds and three assists across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 119-106 loss to the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Hunter grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds and was the only Hawks player to reach double-digits in the category. He struggled from deep but was efficient from inside the arc and finished tied for third on the team in points with Bogdan Bogdanovic. Tuesday's outing marked Hunter's second double-double of the season, with his first coming during a Nov. 23 win over Sacramento.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Good to go Sunday
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Hunter (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics. He will start the contest.
As expected, Hunter has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up Sunday. He posted 14 points in 27 minutes during Friday's loss to Philadelphia, which was his first contest back following a four-game absence.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Probable for Sunday
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Hunter is probable for Sunday's game against the Celtics due to left knee soreness.
The Hawks are expected to rest most of their regulars for the regular-season finale while they are set to play in the Play-In Tournament against the Heat next Tuesday, but Hunter could end up seeing minutes. Hunter is averaging 14.6 points per game across 14 March appearances.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Scores 14 in return
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Hunter (knee) posted 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes in Friday's 136-131 overtime loss to the 76ers.
Hunter took back his spot in the starting five following a four-game absence due to a left knee injury, but he was eased back into the mix somewhat with a workload five minutes lower than his season-long average of 32.0 minutes per contest. The Hawks are locked in as the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference regardless of how the final two days of the regular season play out, so Hunter and some of Atlanta's other key regulars could rest or see reduced minutes in Sunday's finale at Boston before the team travels to Miami on Tuesday to play its first game of the Play-In Tournament.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Will play Friday
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Hunter (knee) is available for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Hunter has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up for the first time following a four-game injury absence. The fourth-year forward may be a bit limited during his return, but it's an encouraging sign to see him playing again ahead of postseason play.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Questionable Friday
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Hunter (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Hunter has missed the last four games due to a bone bruise and muscle strain in his left knee, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for the penultimate game of the regular season. If he's sidelined again, Saddiq Bey will likely remain in the starting lineup.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Remains out Wednesday
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Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Washington.
Hunter is slated to miss a fourth straight game due to a bone bruise and muscle strain in his left knee. In his absence, Saddiq Bey figures to remain in the starting lineup, while Hunter's next chance to suit up will come Friday against the 76ers.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Will sit again Tuesday
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Hunter (knee) will not play in Tuesday's game at Chicago, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Hunter will miss a third straight game as he continues to deal with a bone bruise and muscle strain in his left knee. The Hawks are entering the front end of a back-to-back set, so there's a good chance Hunter will also miss Wednesday's game against the Wizards. Thus far, trade deadline addition Saddiq Bey has started both games Hunter has missed.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Dealing with bone bruise and strain
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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.
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. 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.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Downgraded to out
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Hunter (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
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.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Questionable Friday
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Hunter (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Brooklyn.
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.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Struggles with shot in win
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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.
Hunter failed to score in double figures for the first time since Feb. 26 and 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.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Upgraded to available
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Hunter (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
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.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Questionable Sunday
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Hunter (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
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.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Ruled out Saturday
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Hunter (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
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.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Available to play Saturday
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Hunter (ankle) is available Saturday against the Celtics.
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.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Iffy for Saturday
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Hunter is questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics with a sprained right ankle, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
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.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Drops 18 points in win
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Hunter had 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 114-107 victory over the Wizards.
Hunter had himself a nice game Friday, scoring an efficient 18 points to go with a pair of defensive stats. This is about all you can hope for when rostering Hunter, a player known for his lack of diversity when it comes to fantasy production. While he isn't out of place in a 12-team league, he should be viewed as more of a streaming option as opposed to a long-term asset.
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Hawks' De'Andre Hunter: Nice offensive performance in win
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Hunter logged 17 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes during Friday's 129-111 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Hunter had a solid night scoring the ball, while adding little else. With so many mouths to feed on this Atlanta team, the fourth-year forward's scoring ceiling is always a bit limited, so usually, he needs to add more value in other categories to remain fantasy-relevant, and he hasn't been doing that as much this year. So, while he is averaging a career-high 15.6 points per game this season, he's also averaging a career low in steals (0.5), and he rarely adds much in blocks or assists.
