DE'ANDRE HUNTER NEWS

Strong offensive showing 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.

Impact 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. New York Hunter (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact 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 suit for 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Hunter is probable for Wednesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinals matchup against the Knicks, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Team-high scoring mark in loss 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.

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic scores 48 points as Nuggets rout Hawks 141-111

Nikola Jokic scored 48 points and the Denver Nuggets never trailed in their 141-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves for locker room Monday 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.

Impact Hunter was hit in the head and stayed down for a significant period before walking back to the locker room. The 27-year-old should be evaluated for a concussion, and if he is unable to return, Vit Krejci and Garrison Mathews are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Hunter (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact 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 and a crack in the starting lineup for the first time since Oct. 25, as Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (quadriceps) are out Sunday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy Sunday vs. Denver 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.

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Big night off bench 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 Laker...

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 points off bench 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.

Impact Hunter finished as the Hawks' second-best scorer in this win, even ahead of Trae Young, as he continues to shine in this 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.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks beat skidding Pelicans 124-112 to extend win streak to 4 games

Trae Young had 12 points and 15 assists for his 15th double-double of the season, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-112 for their fourth straight victory

DECEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Team-high 23 points vs. Cavs 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pours in 26 points Hunter finished with 26 points (9-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 135-124 win over Cleveland.

Impact Hunter led the Hawks in scoring despite coming off the bench for a sixth straight appearance. Wednesday marked his best scoring performance of the 2024-25 campaign and his third time reaching the 20-point threshold this month. Hunter has proven that he can catch fire from beyond the arc at times, draining three or more triples in three of eight games so far this year.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Atlanta in scoring Monday Hunter amassed 24 points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 25 minutes during Monday's 109-108 victory over Sacramento.

Impact Hunter might have played off the bench once again, but he carried the Hawks offensively in this win and led the team in scoring. Hunter has been limited to just four appearances due to an ongoing knee injury, but he's been extremely productive when available and has reached the 20-point mark in three of those contests. He should remain a valuable fantasy option in most formats even if he continues to come off the bench.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Hunter (knee) isn't listed on the Hawks' injury report for Monday's game against the Kings, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact As expected, Hunter is good to go Monday after missing the first half of the back-to-back set for right knee injury management. On Friday, Hunter made his return from a 10-game absence due to a knee injury and scored 22 points (7-13 FG), in 21 minutes during a win over Washington.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Hunter is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right knee injury management, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Hunter won't play in the first half of a back-to-back set, but since it's purely due to management, he should return for the game against the Kings on Monday. Hunter is averaging 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in three appearances (two starts) this season.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores well off bench in return Hunter (personal/knee) scored 22 points (7-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT) and added three rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes off the bench in Friday's 129-117 win over the Wizards.

Impact Hunter was back in action after missing the Hawks' last 10 games due to a right knee injury and then a personal matter. The 26-year-old had started in both of his appearances prior to his recent absence, but the Hawks eased him back into the rotation in a bench role Friday, with rookie No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher retaining his spot on the top unit. While Hunter could eventually reclaim his starting spot, his playing-time upside could be capped by the presence of Risacher as well as the eventual return of Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring), who resumed practicing in the G League on Friday and could be cleared for game action with Atlanta at some point during the upcoming week.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Friday Hunter (personal) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Hunter will return to action Friday after missing Atlanta's previous 10 outings due to a knee injury and personal reasons. While Hunter started the first two games of the 2024-25 campaign, rookie Zaccharie Risacher has been starting in his absence.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Thursday Hunter (personal) participated in Thursday's practice, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact Hunter has been medically cleared to return from a right knee injury but missed Atlanta's previous outing for personal reasons. However, Hunter's return to practice is a good sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Washington.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Tuesday's game Hunter (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Hunter has been medically cleared to return from right knee inflammation that kept him sidelined for the Hawks' last nine games. However, he will remain away from the team Tuesday due to personal family reasons, and he could be available for Friday's game against the Wizards.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Hunter (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Bulls, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact Hunter will miss his ninth straight contest Saturday due to right knee inflammation. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Boston.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Friday Hunter (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Hunter's absence streak will extend to eight games Friday while dealing with right knee inflammation. Zaccharie Risacher should continue to start in his absence. Hunter's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Chicago.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Hunter will ultimately miss a seventh straight contest due to right knee inflammation, but he appears to be trending in the right direction after initially receiving a questionable tag for Wednesday's game. He was ruled out 24 hours in advance of his other absences. In Hunter's place, rookie No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher has been starting at small forward. Hunter's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Detroit.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Hunter (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Hunter has missed six straight games due to the knee issue, but he'd been previously listed as out 24 hours in advance, so his questionable tag is somewhat encouraging. However, even if cleared to play Wednesday, Hunter will likely face restrictions after a multi-week absence.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE