NBA fines Cavaliers $250,000 for resting All-Star Darius Garland in a nationally televised game
The NBA has fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 for violating the league’s player participation policy7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press
DE'ANDRE HUNTER #12 - SMALL FORWARD - CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
16.7 PPG •
4.5 RPG •
2.6 APG
16.7 PPG
4.5 RPG
2.6 APG
Quiet outing in loss 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.
Impact 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.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Hunter (rest) is good to go for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Impact Hunter is no longer appearing on the injury report after missing Monday's game against the Raptors for maintenance. Hunter is averaging 18.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.3 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes per contest.
NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Ingram scores season-high 37 points as Raptors beat Cavaliers 110-99 for 8th straight win
The Toronto Raptors have extended their winning streak to eight gamesNOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press
Resting vs. Raptors Hunter (rest) is out for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Impact 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 Monday should free up enough playing time to get Dean Wade (knee) onto most streaming radars if the latter suits up.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 17 points in win 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.
Impact Darius Garland didn't have his best scoring performance in this win, so Hunter needed to step up again, but the veteran forward continues to make a big impact for the Cavaliers on 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.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 20 points in win Hunter closed with 20 points (8-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals in 28 minutes during Friday's 120-109 victory over the Pacers.
Impact Hunter has scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games for the second time this season, and his longest streak this season in that regard is a three-game stretch between Nov. 8 and Nov. 12. The veteran wing has done a good job adjusting to a starting role with the Cavs this season after being a key reserve in 2024-25. Hunter is averaging 18.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game since the beginning of November.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Totals 25 point in loss 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.
Impact Hunter played well after an unimpressive 11-point night Monday. He led the Cavs 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.
NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Drops 11 in win 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.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up 21 points in win Hunter supplied 21 points (8-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 win over Miami.
Impact Hunter embraced a bigger role on offense due to the absences of Donovan Mitchell (rest), Evan Mobley (rest) and Darius Garland (toe) to surpass the 20-point mark for the third straight contest. Hunter is making the most of his steady role in the starting lineup and has been a pleasant surprise from a fantasy perspective. Through nine games, Hunter is averaging 19.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Short-handed Cavs rally to beat Heat 130-116 behind Jarrett Allen's double-double
Jarrett Allen had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers stopped Miami’s four-game win streak with a 130-116 victory over the HeatNOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press
Andrew Wiggins' alley-oop dunk at OT buzzer gives Heat a 140-138 win over the Cavaliers
Andrew Wiggins made an alley-oop dunk at the buzzer in overtime, leading the Miami Heat to a thrilling 140-138 victory over the Cleveland CavaliersNOVEMBER 11 • Associated Press
Bulls guard Josh Giddey misses game against Spurs with sprained ankle
Bulls guard Josh Giddey missed Chicago's 121-117 loss to San Antonio because of a sprained right ankleNOVEMBER 11 • Associated Press
How De'Andre Hunter's ankle-breaking highlight left teammates speechless and changed the game De'Andre Hunter's crossover and dunk not only broke ankles and social media — it energized Cleveland's bench and ignited a crucial third-qua...
NOVEMBER 9 • CLEVELAND.COM
Scores season-high 29 points 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.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell makes go-ahead basket with 34 seconds left as Cavaliers rally to beat Bulls 128-122
Donovan Mitchell scored eight straight points in 65 seconds, including the go-ahead basket with 34 seconds remaining, and the Cleveland Cavaliers closed on a 12-0 run to beat the C...NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press
Suiting up vs. Washington Hunter (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Impact Hunter will be available for the Cavaliers after a one-game absence. The veteran wing is enjoying a strong start to the season with averages of 18.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in five starts in 2025-26.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play Friday Hunter (illness) is probable to play Friday against the Wizards.
Impact Hunter missed Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to an illness, but the probable tag suggests he should be able to return after a one-game absence. Hunter is averaging 18.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in five starts in 2025-26.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Wednesday Hunter (illness) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Hunter is dealing with an illness that will keep him sidelined. The team will likely give Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade more time on the floor in Hunter's absence.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy due to illness Hunter (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Impact Hunter was a late addition to the injury report. It's possible the Cavaliers evaluate him after warmups before a decision is made on his status. Sam Merrill (hip) is also questionable, so the Cavaliers could be pretty shorthanded on the wings unless they get some good news on these forwards.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Season-high three steals Hunter accumulated 19 points (5-14 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-109 victory over the Hawks.
Impact Hunter extended his streak of double-digit scoring performances to five games to begin the new campaign, also submitting a season high in steals. Max Strus (foot) is still likely several weeks away from making his season debut, giving Hunter a considerable runway to hold down a starting role. On the season, Hunter has averaged 18.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.8 steals in 29.2 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Drops 26 points in defeat Hunter registered 26 points (8-18 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Friday's 112-101 loss to Toronto.
Impact The 27-year-old forward recorded a season-high 26 points, finishing as Cleveland's second-leading scorer with Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) and Darius Garland (toe) sidelined. However, Hunter wasn't very efficient from beyond the arc and has shot just 29.4 percent from three-point range in four regular-season games. He's averaging 18.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 28.8 minutes per game this season.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Finding a new gear: De'Andre Hunter's playmaking potential rising — Wine and Gold Talk podcast In this episode of Wine and Gold Talk, host Ethan Sands dives into De’Andre Hunter’s growth as a creator, particularly with the backcourt sh...
NOVEMBER 1 • CLEVELAND.COM
Delivers 16-point effort in debut Hunter (knee) tallied 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes in Sunday's 118-113 win over the Bucks.
Impact A right knee contusion kept Hunter sidelined for the first two contests of the season, but the seventh-year forward stepped back into the starting five Sunday with no apparent restrictions. Though he came through with a serviceable scoring tally in his debut, Hunter's production was lacking in just about every other area. That's been a recurring trend throughout his career, with Hunter owning modest averages of 4.1 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.5 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks in 30.0 minutes over 328 games.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Sunday Hunter (knee) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Impact Hunter missed the first two games of the season with a knee contusion but has been cleared and will be available for Sunday's contest. The wing averaged 17.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 47.0 percent shooting and 40.5 percent from three across 64 regular-season games split between the Hawks and Cavaliers last year. With his return, Jaylon Tyson -- who started the first two games -- will move to the bench.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
