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

Questionable for Sunday Hunter (knee) is questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Hunter has yet to make his season debut, as he continues to nurse a knee issue. If he can't play Sunday, the team will likely turn to Dean Wade and Larry Nance to shoulder the load.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Brooklyn Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hunter will miss a second straight game to start the season as he continues to deal with a right knee contusion. The team will likely pivot to Dean Wade and Larry Nance to shoulder the load.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Hunter (knee) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Nets.

Impact After missing the season opener against the Knicks due to a knee issue, Hunter seems to be trending in the right direction. If he's ruled out for a second straight game, the team will likely turn to Dean Wade and Larry Nance to pick up the slack.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Knicks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hunter wasn't able to get through any full-contact, 5-on-5 work ahead of Wednesday's season opener, so it's not surprising to see him hit the sidelines. His next chance to play will come Friday in Brooklyn. Expect more minutes for Dean Wade and Larry Nance on Wednesday evening with Hunter watching from the sidelines.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for season opener Hunter (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Hunter is in jeopardy of missing the Cavaliers' regular-season opener due to a right knee contusion. The 27-year-old forward took part in a 3-on-3 workout Tuesday, but if he isn't ready for game action Wednesday, Dean Wade, Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains iffy for Wednesday Hunter (knee) remains uncertain for Opening Night against the Knicks on Wednesday, according to Cavaliers reporterDanny Cunningham.

Impact Hunter took part in a 3-on-3 workout Tuesday as he works his way back from a right knee contusion. It sounds like he will carry a questionable tag into Opening Night, but fantasy managers can expect an update once the Cavaliers release their injury report Tuesday evening. Guys like Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade could see increased workloads if Hunter can't play.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Hunter (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Knicks, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports.

Impact Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Monday it's too early to tell if Hunter will be recovered from his knee contusion by Wednesday. With Max Strus (foot) already out of action, Dean Wade appears to be the next man up for a possible Opening Night spot start.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Tuesday Hunter won't return to Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons due to a right knee contusion, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hunter sustained the injury in the second quarter and didn't return for the second half. He'll finish with 14 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal across 14 minutes. The 27-year-old forward is being held out as a precautionary measure, according to Fedor. Still, his status will be worth monitoring ahead of the team's regular-season opener against the Knicks on Oct. 22.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Hunter (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons.

Impact After sitting out Sunday's exhibition loss to Boston, Hunter will look to tune up in Cleveland's preseason finale. The veteran sharpshooter is in line for a short-term boost in fantasy appeal to begin the season with Max Strus (foot) on the mend.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

De'Andre Hunter is quickly making Cavaliers forget about Max Strus injury The Cleveland Cavaliers forward has looked phenomenal in preseason action.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Rested Sunday Hunter (rest) did not play in Sunday's preseason loss to Boston.

Impact The Cavs rested their entire starting lineup for Sunday's meaningless game, but all the main guys should be back for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Pistons.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Hunter will not start Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics.

Impact It appears the Cavaliers are electing to give their usual starters the night off Sunday. Assuming that is the case, Hunter's next chance to suit up is Tuesday against Detroit.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in preseason Hunter put up 20 points (6-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 24 minutes of Thursday's 119-112 preseason loss to Chicago.

Impact Hunter has made quite the impression in Cleveland during the preseason. Through two games, he's second on the team in usage (28.2 percent) while producing averages of 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers in 20.9 minutes per contest. He's also shooting the ball extremely well, hitting 61.9 percent from the field.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 points in preseason loss Hunter tallied 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 118-117 preseason loss to the Bulls.

Impact Hunter tied the team-high mark in points in Cleveland's preseason opener. He also led the Cavaliers in rebounds. After being acquired from the Hawks ahead of last season's trade deadline, the 27-year-old forward averaged 14.3 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 42.6 percent from three-point range in 25.1 minutes per game across 27 regular-season appearances (five starts).

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Mitchell, Cavs go into offseason disappointed by showing in playoffs after 64 wins in regular season

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers won 64 games during the regular season, captured the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and had two winning streaks of at least 15 gam...

MAY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches 12 points in Game 5 Hunter contributed 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 loss to Indiana in Game 5 of the Eastern C...

Impact Hunter sat out Cleveland's Game 2 loss after dislocating his right thumb in Game 1, and his play was affected as a result. Acquired in a midseason trade with Atlanta, Hunter saw his usage rate dip on a star-studded Cleveland team. He appeared in 27 regular-season games, posting averages of 14.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.2 three-pointers on 48.5 percent from the field and 42.6 percent from beyond the arc. Hunter is owed a combined $48.2 million over the next two seasons.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Road scholars: NBA teams finding success in 2nd round of playoffs away from home court

A change of scenery certainly served the Cleveland Cavaliers well

MAY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Full-strength Cavaliers blow out Pacers in Game 3 to cut series deficit to 2-1

Donovan Mitchell had 43 points, his second 40-plus-point game in a row, and the full-strength Cavs beat the Pacers in Game 3.

MAY 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Full-strength Cavaliers blow out Pacers in Game 3 to cut series deficit to 2-1

Good to go for Game 3 Hunter (thumb) is available for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Hunter has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Game 2 due to a dislocated right thumb. Hunter should continue to operate as one of Cleveland's primary bench options against Indiana. The 27-year-old forward has averaged 12.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 23.6 minutes across his five playoff appearances so far this season.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Present at shootaround Hunter (thumb) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers but was present during Cleveland's morning shootaround, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indi...

Impact Hunter sat out Cleveland's Game 2 loss after dislocating his right thumb. He appears to be on track to suit up for Game 3, but his official availability, along with the statuses of Darius Garland (toe) and Evan Mobley (ankle), likely won't be released until closer to tipoff.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Game 3 Hunter (thumb) is considered questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.

Impact Hunter is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to a dislocated right thumb he suffered in Game 1. If Hunter is ruled out yet again, Dean Wade, Javonte Green and Isaac Okoro should continue to receive increased playing time against Indiana.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell and shorthanded Cavaliers don't have enough at the end and go down 2-0 in series to Pacers

Donovan Mitchell did everything he could to try to get the Cleveland Cavaliers back on equal footing in their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Indiana Pacers

MAY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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Mitchell, Cavs go into offseason disappointed by showing in playoffs after 64 wins in regular season

Road scholars: NBA teams finding success in 2nd round of playoffs away from home court

Full-strength Cavaliers blow out Pacers in Game 3 to cut series deficit to 2-1

Mitchell and shorthanded Cavaliers don't have enough at the end and go down 2-0 in series to Pacers