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January 17, 2026
Scores 16 off bench in win
Hunter had 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four assists, three rebounds, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 117-115 victory over the 76ers.
Analysis
Hunter provided a spark off the bench Friday, trailing only Jaylon Tyson in scoring during the Cavaliers' narrow win. After a disappointing two-game stretch of single-digit scoring, Hunter has found his form over the past two contests, averaging 16.5 points, 4.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds on efficient shooting splits. With plenty of moving parts in Cleveland, getting the 28-year-old rolling would be a meaningful boost to the team's overall success.
January 15, 2026
Improved performance Wednesday
Hunter notched 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 133-107 win over the 76ers.
Analysis
Hunter scored 17 points in the win, the most he has scored in his past 11 games. His red-hot start to the season is now a mere memory, having struggled to produce at a standard league level for the past month. In 14 games during that time, he has averaged 11.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers, leaving him outside the top 200.
January 13, 2026
Poor showing in loss
Hunter totaled two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three assists over 18 minutes during Monday's 123-112 loss to the Jazz.
Analysis
Hunter continues to take a backseat for the Cavaliers with Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson comfortably ahead of him. To make matters worse for Hunter, Nae'Qwan Tomlin is trending up as well. With the Cavaliers struggling, Hunter may find himself on the trade block.