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Cavs Say De'Andre Hunter Has Right Knee Contusion After Preseason Exit

He is a projected starter with Max Strus sidelined by foot surgery.

Oct 14, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) reacts after falling to the court in the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Cavaliers said De'Andre Hunter sustained a right knee contusion and did not play the second half of the preseason finale against the Pistons.
  • He came up limping after trying to take a charge against Tobias Harris, returned in the second quarter, and finished with 14 points in 14 minutes on 3-of-6 shooting.
  • Head coach Kenny Atkinson said it was knee-to-knee contact with no twist and that stiffness led to a precautionary decision to sit him.
  • Hunter said he will be ready for the Oct. 22 regular-season opener in New York, though this is his expectation rather than an official timetable.
  • With Max Strus recovering from late-August foot surgery, Hunter has been the projected starter and posted an efficient preseason, including 17.0 points per game on 59.3% shooting.