DE'ANDRE HUNTER NEWS

Shooting woes in defeat Hunter provided 12 points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 123-115 loss to the Suns.

Impact Hunter delivered a poor shooting night, though he did record a season-high four assists. The 27-year-old also racked up two steals, and he has logged multiple steals in three of his last six appearances. The Sixth Man of the Year candidate is on pace for a career-best year, during which he has averaged 19.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals across a career-low 27.8 minutes per contest in 27 regular-season outings.

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Drops 18 points from bench Hunter produced 18 points (6-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 131-105 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Although Hunter plays exclusively with the second unit, he's one of Atlanta's most consistent scorers and has a very dependable floor for fantasy purposes. A 10-game absence earlier in the season took him off the fantasy radar, but he's averaged a reliable 20.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists since his return to action.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing in loss Wednesday Hunter recorded 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 139-120 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact The sixth-year pro led the Hawks' second unit in points while finishing as the club's second-leading scorer behind Trae Young (30 points). Hunter is on pace to record a career-best year, and he has logged 16 outings with 20 or more points thus far. Over his last 10 outings, the 27-year-old has averaged 22.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals across 27.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in win Hunter finished with 22 points, three rebounds, three steals and two assists in a blowout win against the Raptors on the road.

Impact Hunter has scored 22 points or more in five of his last six games for the Hawks. The 27-year-old continues to be one of the most consistent players for Atlanta this season, as he's carved out a role as the team's sixth man and one of the best players in the NBA in that role.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks erase 21-point deficit by scoring 50 in the 4th quarter in a 141-133 win over the Bulls

Jalen Johnson had a career-high 30 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a late 21-point deficit by scoring 50 points in the fourth quarter in a 141-133 win over the Chicago Bu...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chips in 25 points off bench Hunter totaled 25 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 141-133 win over the Bulls.

Impact Hunter had another strong performance off the bench Thursday and finished as the Hawks' third-leading scorer behind Jalen Johnson (30) and Trae Young (27). Hunter has thrived in his sixth-man role and is averaging a career-high 20.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting (including 44.0 percent from three on 6.3 3PA/G), 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 28.2 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mathews and Young lead the Hawks past the Timberwolves 117-104

Garrison Mathews made a career-best seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points off the bench as the Atlanta Hawks knocked off the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-104

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads charge in Thursday's loss Hunter supplied a team-high 27 points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 133-126 overtime loss to th...

Impact Four different Hawks scored over 20 points on the night, but it wasn't enough to overcome a massive 42-point performance from Victor Wembanyama. Hunter has been the anchor of Atlanta's second unit since returning from a knee issue in mid-November, scoring at least 20 points in 10 of his last 15 appearances and averaging 20.0 points, 3.8 boards, 2.9 threes and 1.2 assists over that stretch while shooting 45.8 percent from long distance.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Wembanyama scores 42 points in the Spurs' 133-126 OT victory over the Hawks

Victor Wembanyama scored eight of his 42 points in overtime and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 133-126 on Thursday night

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Upgraded to available Hunter (knee) is available for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals game versus the Bucks.

Impact Hunter has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday despite continuing to deal with a knee injury. Over his last 10 outings, Hunter is scorching the nets from behind the arc, converting 47.6 percent of his 6.3 three-point attempts per contest.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Saturday Hunter is listed as probable for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals game versus the Bucks due to right knee management, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Hunter has been routinely listed on Atlanta's injury report and playing through it. Given the magnitude of Saturday's game, it seems unlikely the team will err on the side of knee management, but it remains a possibility. The forward tallied 24 points (8-15 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and one rebound across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 Quarterfinals win over the Knicks.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • 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

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE