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5. Februar 2026
Struggles in team debut
Hunter produced nine points (3-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 129-125 loss to the Grizzlies.
Analyse
Hunter failed to impress during his Sacramento debut, continuing what had been a rough finish to his tenure in Cleveland. After the Cavaliers moved him to a bench role in mid-December, Hunter averaged 12.3 points (on 41.6 percent shooting from the field), 4.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 three-pointers and 0.7 steals in 23.4 minutes per game over a stretch of 20 contests before he was dealt to Sacramento. Hunter immediately moved into the starting five for the Kings and took on more minutes than he had been receiving with the Cavaliers, but he showed why his overall fantasy impact in category leagues remains limited when his shots aren't falling in. Though his value should rise with the move to Sacramento, Hunter still looks to be more of a streaming option for points, free-throw percentage and three-pointers in most 12-team leagues rather than a must-roster player.
5. Februar 2026
Starting in Sacramento debut
Hunter is in the Kings' starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Wednesday, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Analyse
Wednesday will be Hunter's first look in a Kings uniform after he was acquired from the Cavaliers on Saturday. The veteran forward's insertion into the starting lineup will result in Precious Achiuwa moving to the bench.
4. Februar 2026
Ready for Sacramento debut
Hunter isn't listed on the injury report and is expected to make his debut with the Kings on Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
Analyse
Hunter didn't join the team in time to play in Sunday's game against Washington after being traded from the Cavs on Sturday, but he's expected to be on the court for Wednesday's clash. The Virginia product averaged 14.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 43 games this season with Cleveland.
1. Februar 2026
Won't play Sunday
Hunter has yet to join the Kings and won't play in Sunday's game against the Wizards, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Analyse
Hunter was traded from Cleveland to Sacramento on Saturday in a three-team deal involving the Bulls, and he will have to wait to make his Kings debut. Head coach Doug Christie said Sunday that the plan is for Hunter to practice with the team Tuesday and play against the Grizzlies on Wednesday, per Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee. Over 43 regular-season appearances with Cleveland in 2025-26, Hunter averaged 13.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 26.2 minutes per contest.
1. Februar 2026
Dealt to Sacramento
The Kings acquired Hunter on Saturday in a three-team deal involving the Cavaliers and Bulls, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Analyse
After a couple weeks of speculation, Hunter will move on from the Cavaliers and will fill an obvious need at forward for Sacramento. As part of the deal, the Bulls will acquire Dario Saric and two second-round draft picks, while the Cavaliers will receive Dennis Schroder, Emanuel Miller and Keon Ellis. With the move to Sacramento, Hunter could see a bump in fantasy appeal with his new team after he had moved into a bench role with Cleveland in mid-December. Over his 43 appearances with Cleveland this season, Hunter averaged 13.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 26.2 minutes per contest.
31. Januar 2026
Team-high 17 points in loss
Hunter recorded 17 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals over 23 minutes during Friday's 126-113 loss to the Suns.
Analyse
It was a balanced scoring attack from the Cavaliers on Friday, and Hunter ended up leading the team in that category off the bench while tying a season high with three swipes. He has scored in double digits in each of his last two outings since returning from a knee injury, and he will end the month of January having averaged 12.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 threes over 22.5 minutes per game.