Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter (eye) will undergo surgery to repair a detached retina, ending his 2025-26 campaign. The veteran wing played just two games for Sacramento after the trade before being sidelined. He finishes the season averaging 13.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers in 26.1 minutes across 45 appearances. With Hunter out and both Zach LaVine (finger) and Domantas Sabonis (knee) already sidelined, minutes are available. Nique Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden are fringe fantasy options for now, though the path to larger roles exists. Precious Achiuwa also stands to benefit after a 14-point, 10-rebound, four-steal, two-block outing in 34 minutes.

Sacramento Kings' newly acquired forward De'Andre Hunter (eye) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Orlando Magic. Hunter missed the previous three games with a left eye injury that began before the All-Star break. The forward was traded to Sacramento from the Cleveland Cavaliers during this season's trade deadline and has played just three games with the Kings. With him set to miss another game on Thursday, forward Precious Achiuwa should start, while rookies Maxime Raynaud and Nique Clifford should be major beneficiaries of the number of injuries affecting the Kings' lineup.

Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter (eye) will be re-evaluated in 10 days, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. Hunter was hit in his left eye on Friday night against the Clippers and was diagnosed with iritis. It's a tough blow for Hunter, who was only recently traded to Sacramento and is trying to build chemistry with his new teammates. He's had a quiet start as a King, averaging 7.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in two games, both as a starter. Daeqwon Plowden started in Hunter's place on Saturday against Cleveland, notching 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, and one steal. He looks set for a significant role for at least a couple more games, as the Kings are also without Zach LaVine (finger) and Malik Monk (illness).

Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter (eye) won't play on Saturday against the Cavs, his former squad. The 28-year-old has appeared in only two games since being traded by Cleveland, so it didn't take him long to miss his first contest with the club. For now, fantasy managers will need to wait and see if he'll be back on Monday in New Orleans. Without Hunter on the floor, Nique Clifford may enter the starting lineup, with the rookie averaging 6.6 points and 1.9 assists in seven starts this season.

Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter (eye) did not return after exiting in the third quarter Friday against the Clippers and is questionable for Saturday's matchup with Cleveland. Hunter struggled in his first two games with Sacramento, averaging 7.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.5 assists in 25.5 minutes while shooting 21.1 percent from the field. If Hunter misses time and Keegan Murray (ankle) remains out, Nique Clifford becomes a viable streamer after posting 15.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.5 blocks across his last two games.

Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter is poised to make his team debut on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has not included him on the injury report, signaling that Hunter is ready to play after arriving from Cleveland on Sunday. Hunter is projected to slot into the starting lineup, which will boost his fantasy stock. He began the year as a starter with the Cavaliers but was moved to the bench in mid-December. As a starter, Hunter has tallied 15.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this season. Keegan Murray (ankle) is likely to bump Hunter to the bench when he returns to the lineup, but that won't happen for at least two more weeks.

Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunteris expected to practice Tuesday and could make his team debut Wednesday against Memphis after arriving from Cleveland in a multi-team deal. Hunter offers immediate scoring and spacing after averaging 13.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers in 26.2 minutes this season. His short-term fantasy outlook improves if Keegan Murray (ankle) remains out, though Hunter still faces competition from DeMar DeRozan, Nique Clifford, and Precious Achiuwa. Hunter profiles as a deeper-league scoring and threes streamer, with capped upside in a crowded rotation that could shift again with more trades possible.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings acquired forward De'Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guards Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. Hunter fills a wing need for Sacramento after falling out of Cleveland's rotation. The twenty-eight-year-old averaged 13.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers in 26.2 minutes this season. His fantasy outlook improves if Keegan Murray (ankle) remains sidelined, though DeMar DeRozan's presence and Malik Monk's usage cap consistency. With Sacramento potentially still active on the trade front, the added uncertainty keeps Hunter in the hold range rather than a clear breakout add.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (illness) has been listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. He's in danger of missing a second consecutive game due to illness. Hunter lost his starting role midway through December, but his workload has remained about the same. The 28-year-old has posted 12.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game since dropping to the bench. Due to Hunter's absence, Jaylon Tyson and Nae'Qwan Tomlin saw more action in Wednesday's win over the Phoenix Suns. The latter doesn't have any significance in fantasy basketball, but Tyson's stock has been rising all season, and he has even more appeal with Hunter out.

Cleveland Cavaliers forwardDe'Andre Hunter(rest) won't suit up on Monday versus the Toronto Raptors. Hunter will miss tonight's tilt to rest after finishing with 17 points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal during Sunday's 120-105 win over the Clippers. Jarrett Allen (finger) is also unavailable. Dean Wade (knee) is considered questionable for this evening, but if he can suit up, he could absorb some of the freed-up minutes Allen and Hunter left on the table.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (illness) will suit up on Friday versus the Wizards. The 27-year-old wasn't available in Wednesday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Fortunately, he was listed as probable throughout the day, so fantasy managers had a good feeling he'd be on the floor against Washington. With Darius Garland back in the mix, Jaylon Tyson will presumably head back to the bench. However, with Lonzo Ball (knee, injury management) and Dean Wade (eye) both out, Tyson should still see meaningful minutes from off the bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (illness) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Friday night against the Washington Wizards, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Hunter wasn't available on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers due to illness. He was replaced in the starting lineup by Darius Garland, who made his season debut. On Friday, we will likely see Hunter return to the first unit at the expense of Jaylon Tyson. Early this season, Hunter has battled some shooting woes, but he's still averaging 18.4 points a night, while grabbing 5.6 rebounds and dishing out 3.0 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Hunter has missed the first two games of the season while nursing a knee injury. The hope is that he'll make his season debut on Sunday. If he does, Hunter could be under a minutes limit, but there is no word about that yet. If he's unable to play, Dean Wade and Larry Nance Jr. figure to see increased roles in the rotation. Neither player is a great option, but both could offer low-end streaming value if Hunter misses another game.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) won't play on Friday versus the Brooklyn Nets. The 27-year-old is battling a knee contusion. Although he's moving in the right direction, he'll now miss his second contest of the 2025 campaign. Hunter was reportedly "moving around pretty well" at practice on Thursday. However, it's anyone's guess if he'll be able to get on the floor when the Cavs meet the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. With Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot) also sidelined, Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson are the favorites to move into the starting lineup. Merrill had 19 points versus the Knicks on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, Tyson wasn't nearly as productive, amassing only five points.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) was one of several important players who missed the team's opener on Wednesday, but he was able to go through a lengthy shooting workout after practice and seemed to be moving well. He was expected to start early in the season with Max Strus (foot) sidelined, but he'll need to get past his own injury first. The Cavaliers lost by eight to the Knicks on Wednesday and will face the Nets on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Hutner's status will be an important one to watch since he will have solid value if available, while Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade could have bargain potential if they fill in for Hunter again on Friday.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is headed to the bench ahead of Wednesday's season opener against the New York Knicks. Hunter was listed as questionable coming into this game due to a knee contusion. He suffered the injury in a preseason game roughly a week ago and is still dealing with the issue. Dean Wade and Jaylon Tyson figure to see increased roles with Hunter sidelined. Between the two, Tyson has the higher ceiling in terms of streaming value for Wednesday's slate. It's unclear when Hunter will return, so fantasy managers will need to stay tuned for more updates.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the New York Knicks, according to Cleveland.com. A week ago, Hunter sustained a knee contusion in a preseason contest against the Detroit Pistons. On Monday, he was only a limited participant at practice. Jaylon Tyson is seen as the favorite to start if Hunter can't play against the Knicks. A starting role would significantly boost Tyson's fantasy stock. During his rookie campaign last year, the 22-year-old had a minimal role, averaging 3.6 points and 2.0 rebounds in 9.6 minutes.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) exited Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Detroit Pistons after the first half, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. The team ruled out Hunter for the rest of the game with a right knee contusion. Hunter had a great performance against the Pistons, scoring 14 points in as many minutes with 3-for-6 shooting from the field. He finished 2-for-3 from downtown and 6-for-7 at the charity stripe. While Hunter's knee issue appears to be minor, it's worth monitoring his status ahead of next week's season opener against the New York Knicks. This season, Hunter is expected to have a starting role with the Cavaliers. Should he be sidelined, it would create an opportunity for Dean Wade or Jaylon Tyson to step up and make a greater impact.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter expects to have a starting role this season, Chris Fedor of the Plain Dealer reports. "I feel like that's a role I will probably have," Hunter said during media day on Monday. After arriving from the Atlanta Hawks as part of a mid-season trade, Hunter started only five of 27 appearances with the Cavaliers last term. He still made a positive impact, averaging 14.3 points in 25.0 minutes, but Hunter should be even more productive as a starter. The 27-year-old last played an entire campaign as a starter in 2022-23, averaging 15.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 31.7 minutes with the Hawks. Given the potential absence of Darius Garland (toe), Hunter could have a major role in the Cavaliers' offense at the start of the season.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (thumb) will suit up for Friday's showdown against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Hunter injured his right thumb in the series opener and did not play in Game 2. He was initially listed as questionable for Friday's matchup. The 27-year-old, who scored 11 points and grabbed four rebounds in Game 1, hurt the thumb on his shooting hand, which may still affect him on Friday night. Evan Mobley (ankle) and Darius Garland (toe) are also back for the Cavaliers on Friday, meaning fewer minutes for Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, and Sam Merrill.