De'Andre Hunter News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Nearly double-doubles Hunter had 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Monday's 113-101 victory over the Spurs.

Impact This was a strong performance from Hunter, but his overall production has been a bit underwhelming. Part of the issue is that the Cavaliers have been getting a lot from players such as Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson. Hunter can be treated as a low-end fantasy contributor going forward.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Allen's 27 points, 10 rebounds help Cavaliers overcome Wembanyama, Spurs 113-101

Jarrett Allen had 27 points and 10 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 113-101

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Explodes for 27 points Hunter supplied 27 points (9-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 139-132 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Hunter finally found his rhythm on the offensive end, scoring at least 20 points for the first time in the past 11 games. After a strong start to the season, Hunter's rapid decline in recent times has led to him being dropped in a number of leagues. While this performance doesn't make him a must-roster player, he is worth considering, especially if you simply need points and threes.

DECEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 30 points as the Cavaliers beat the Hornets 139-132 to end a 3-game losing streak

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and De’Andre Hunter had 15 of his 27 points in the second half, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 139-132 victory over the Charlotte Hornets

DECEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Returns Monday Hunter (face) has returned to Monday's game against the Hornets, per the broadcast.

Impact Hunter was elbowed in the face during the third quarter and briefly exited to the locker room. However, he returned to the court shortly thereafter and appears poised to finish the game.

DECEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Hunter exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Hornets due to an apparent facial injury, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hunter caught an elbow and walked to the locker room with a towel over his face. He can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light. If the 28-year-old forward is unable to check back in, Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Sam Merrill are candidates for increased playing time the rest of the way.

DECEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production continues Hunter notched 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 127-111 loss to Chicago.

Impact Hunter shifted to the bench Wednesday, a move that sounds as though it is going to hold, at least for the foreseeable future. After a strong start to the season, it appears as though the coaching staff is going in a different direction. In 13 appearances over the past month, Hunter is averaging 12.9 points and 1.9 three-pointers in 28.1 minutes per game, leaving him well outside the top 200 in standard formats.

DECEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

To have bench role moving forward Hunter will come off the bench Wednesday against Chicago and for the foreseeable future, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact The Cavs have lost six of their previous nine games, and they're shaking up the starting five amid the cold spell. That means Hunter will come off the bench for the first time all season, with Jaylon Tyson stepping into the starting role. Hunter will continue to come off the bench going forward.

DECEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with shot Friday Hunter registered 15 points (4-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four rebounds in 27 minutes during Friday's 130-126 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Hunter reached the 15-point mark for the first time in December, but he continues to struggle with his shot. The veteran forward plays a secondary role in the Cavaliers' offensive scheme, but his ability to knock down outside shots certainly opens up possibilities for the rest of the players. The numbers back up the struggles, so they're not just perception-based. Over five games in December, Hunter is averaging 11.0 points per game while shooting 35.3 percent from the floor and a mere 22.2 percent from three-point range.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers are learning a harsh De'Andre Hunter lesson Hawks fans knew all along De'Andre Hunter has been forced back to a starting role as the Cavs have weathered injuries. Cavs fans are now learning why the Hawks benche...

DECEMBER 12 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Passive performance in win Hunter posted 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 21 minutes during Friday's 130-117 win over San Antonio.

Impact Hunter logged just 21 minutes as he dealt with some early foul issues, scoring fewer than 15 points for the fourth straight game. After a strong start to the season, Hunter's production has regressed of late, averaging 12.5 points and 1.8 three-pointers in six games over the past two weeks. He is worth holding in most leagues, given the potential scoring upside. However, his overall fantasy game remains limited, meaning he could be a drop candidate in very specific situations.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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 policy

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

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.

DECEMBER 1 • 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 games

NOVEMBER 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 Heat

NOVEMBER 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 Cavaliers

NOVEMBER 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 ankle

NOVEMBER 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

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Allen's 27 points, 10 rebounds help Cavaliers overcome Wembanyama, Spurs 113-101

Mitchell scores 30 points as the Cavaliers beat the Hornets 139-132 to end a 3-game losing streak

NBA fines Cavaliers $250,000 for resting All-Star Darius Garland in a nationally televised game

Brandon Ingram scores season-high 37 points as Raptors beat Cavaliers 110-99 for 8th straight win

Short-handed Cavs rally to beat Heat 130-116 behind Jarrett Allen's double-double

Andrew Wiggins' alley-oop dunk at OT buzzer gives Heat a 140-138 win over the Cavaliers

Bulls guard Josh Giddey misses game against Spurs with sprained ankle