DE'ANDRE HUNTER NEWS

Trae Young scores 22 points, Hawks rout Magic 130-109

All-Star starter Trae Young had 22 points and six assists and the Atlanta Hawks routed the Orlando Magic 130-109 on Wednesday night in the final game before the break for both team...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Little else outside of 18 points Hunter posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 35 minutes Tuesday in the Hawks' 124-116 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact Though Hunter came through with his second-best scoring output in his last 11 games, his lack of peripheral statistics continues to cap his fantasy upside. The Hawks will likely keep leaning on Hunter for secondary offense while John Collins (foot) is out through the All-Star break, but fantasy managers seeking help in the nonscoring categories are better off seeking help elsewhere. Hunter has posted modest averages of 3.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 three-pointers, 0.6 steals and 0.0 blocks through seven February games.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unproductive in heavy loss Friday Hunter closed with 10 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt) and two rebounds over 26 minutes during Friday's 136-121 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Hunter failed to deliver again Friday, continuing what has been a sub-par stretch of games. Over the past two weeks, Hunter has fallen off a cliff in terms of production, averaging just 13.4 points per game on 43 percent shooting. On the surface, scoring like this is palatable, but given the fact he is contributing 0.3 combined blocks and steals over the same period, it's easy to see why he's presenting as a drop candidate in most competitive leagues.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Submits hollow stat line Sunday Hunter finished with 14 points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes Sunday in the Hawks' 103-94 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact While Hunter's point and rebound totals and free-throw production was solid enough, his dearth of peripheral production continues to cap his fantasy upside. Since returning in mid-January from an extended absence following wrist surgery, Hunter is averaging a pedestrian 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks per game. His shortcomings in those areas probably aren't enough to make him worth keeping around in shallower leagues for fantasy managers who are desperate to make up ground in the standings in the three categories.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic gets triple-double despite fouls, Mavericks top Hawks

Luka Doncic had a triple-double and Jalen Brunson scored 22 points despite foul trouble for both, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 103-94

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in double digits again Hunter supplied 23 points (7-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 125-114 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Hunter has scored in double digits in each of his last three contests, seemingly leaving behind a rough stretch in which he scored only nine points in three straight games. Inconsistency has been an issue with Hunter of late, but he's averaging 15.5 points while shooting 41.2 percent from three-point range across his last 10 games.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Top scorers face off in Dallas-Atlanta matchup

Luka Dončić and Trae Young face off in a matchup of two of the NBA's best scorers when Dallas and Atlanta hit the court

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Modest performance Thursday Hunter notched 13 points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes during Thursday's 124-115 victory over the Suns.

Impact Hunter was able to play through his ankle injury, finishing with yet another underwhelming line. It appears the medical staff is going to continue to monitor his minutes, especially given his recent injury struggles. The starting role is his to lose, and while he can be a viable 12-team asset, his upside is probably not to the point where he is a must-roster player.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday, as expected Hunter (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Suns, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact Hunter was considered probable with ankle soreness and will take the court as expected versus Phoenix. He's averaged 12.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.8 minutes in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Suns Hunter (ankle) is probable for Thursday's matchup against the Suns.

Impact Hunter continues to deal with ankle soreness but should play through it again. Over the past 10 games, he's averaged 14.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 30.3 minutes.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young and the Hawks take on the Suns

Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup with Phoenix averaging 27.7 points per game

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 17 points in loss Hunter supplied 17 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 106-100 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Hunter scored in double figures for the first time in his last four appearances. From mid-November to mid-January, Hunter was sidelined due to wrist surgery, and since he's returned, he's landed on the injury report with back and ankle issues. Due to the injuries, the third-year pro has yet to find his grove this season. He's provided a few glimpses at his potential, but the consistency has been lacking, which makes him difficult to trust from a fantasy perspective.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Hunter (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Hunter played through the right ankle injury the past two games and will do so again Monday. The 24-year-old could have a heavier offensive workload versus Toronto since Trae Young (shoulder) has been ruled out.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Monday Hunter (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Raptors, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hunter played through a sore right ankle during Sunday's win over the Lakers to finish with nine points, four rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes. The Hawks will monitor his status on the second half of a back-to-back, but the expectation is that Hunter will play Monday.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young's 36 points help streaking Hawks drop Lakers, 129-121

Trae Young scored 36 points and the Atlanta Hawks earned their seventh straight win by rallying in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 129-121

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared for Sunday Hunter (ankle) is available for Sunday's game versus the Lakers, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Hunter was considered a game-time decision for the second straight game and will continue to play through the soreness in his right ankle. The 24-year-old has averaged 14.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.8 minutes over the last five games.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' James returns to Los Angeles for treatment on knee

LeBron James has continued swelling in his left knee and is not with the Los Angeles Lakers against the Atlanta Hawks

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable Sunday Hunter is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers due to right ankle discomfort, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hunter was able to play through a back injury Friday against Boston, but he's now dealing with an ankle issue ahead of the first half of a back-to-back set. If he's held out against the Lakers, Kevin Huerter, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Danilo Gallinari should see increased playing time.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Hunter (back) is available for Friday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Hunter was a game-time decision ahead of Friday's matchup, but he'll be able to suit up in spite of his low back discomfort. The 24-year-old has started each of the last seven games and has averaged 16.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in 30.7 minutes per contest across that span.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Celtics Hunter is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Celtics due to low back discomfort, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Hunter played just 17 minutes during Wednesday's win over the Kings, as he was presumably dealing with the back injury before and during the game. If he sits out, more minutes will be available for Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Kevin Huerter.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays just 17 minutes in start Hunter supplied nine points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and one rebound in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 121-104 victory over the Kings.

Impact Hunter landed on the injury report Tuesday will low back back discomfort and was officially listed as questionable. However, he was deemed healthy enough to play and even drew the start, but the third-year pro played just 17 minutes -- the fewest of any starter. Fantasy managers are encouraged to monitor Hunter's status closely, as the back injury may be a lingering issue that limits his overall production moving forward.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bogdanovic, Okongwu lead surging Hawks past Kings, 121-104

Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 18 points in his return from a knee injury, Onyeka Okongwu also scored 18 off the bench and the Atlanta Hawks recovered from a slow start to beat the Sacra...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Wednesday Hunter (back) will play Wednesday against the Kings, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hunter has played well since returning to the starting lineup over the past six games. During this stretch, he's averaged 17.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 33.0 minutes.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be game-time decision Coach Nate McMillan said Hunter (back) went through shootaround and will be a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Kings, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic rep...

Impact Hunter landed on the injury report Tuesday with low back discomfort and is officially listed as questionable. With Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (illness) all likely to be game-time decisions, it's difficult to project what the Hawks' lineup will look like until closer to the 7:30 PM ET tip.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento plays Atlanta on 9-game road slide

Sacramento is looking to stop its nine-game road skid with a victory against Atlanta

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS