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• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Analysis · 11 h ago

  De'Andre Hunter is the fifth option with the starters and gets few shots. He had 7 points and 5 rebounds with a couple of threes. The host likes his recent defense and rebounding and says "7.6 rebounds" without stating what the figure refers to.

  “Zack LaVine GOT ANGRY, but it still wasn't enough to get the Kings over the hump for their first win” at 28:48 · listen ↗

• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · 13 h ago

  5. Better? De'Andre Hunter just can't seem to figure out who he is with the Kings. After another slow start, hit a couple of threes and did a nice job on the glass on his way to a 7-point, 5-rebound performance. He's the fifth option, which isn't easy, but the Kings need more on

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• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · 15 h ago

  Memphis wins the challenge. De'Andre Hunter stepped out of bounds.

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• Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Keon Ellis spent the second half of last season in Cleveland after the Cavs traded DeAndre Hunter for him and Dennis Schroeder.

  “Previewing the Cleveland Cavaliers Home Opener Against the Brooklyn Nets with Erik Slater” at 17:30 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 24
  • De'Andre Hunter is still struggling to find his game. Against the Blazers he was more engaged, going 2 of 4 with about seven rebounds (the host says "I think" on the rebounds). at 29:42
  • In the opener, De'Andre Hunter went 2 of 2 and finished with 6 points, all in the first quarter, then got into foul trouble and was barely heard from. at 30:34

  “Despite loss, Darius Acuff Jr. and Domantas Sabonis quiet the CHEMISTRY ISSUE chatter” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Hawks host · Opinion · Oct 19 around the league

  A host's opinion: Cleveland's DeAndre Hunter move did not work out for the Cavaliers but worked out great for the Hawks, calling it a good trade by Atlanta.

  “Central Division preview and over/unders (with Robby Kalland)” at 18:58 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 22
  • De'Andre Hunter started as the fifth starter on opening night. The host says the Kings still have to settle on the fifth starter. at 17:35
  • Hunter hit two early threes, then picked up three fouls and disappeared. He finished with 6 points in 20 minutes. at 26:40

  “Darius Acuff Jr. STRUGGLES WITH SHOT in season opener, Kings fall to Clippers” · listen ↗

• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · Oct 22

  4. De'Andre Hunter got the start. No one knew the opening night starting lineup until 7pm and when it was released, Hunter was at the three. He came out firing, hitting his first two triples, but then he struggled with fouls and disappeared. He finished with 6 points in 20

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• X Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU) · Report · Oct 21

  Kings are starting Darius Acuff Jr, Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, De’Andre Hunter, Domantas Sabonis tonight at LA

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• Podcast Locked On Kings · 5 points · Oct 21
  • James Ham: Host analysis: the leading fifth-starter candidates are Precious Achiuwa and De'Andre Hunter. Each comes with a drawback. at 18:02
  • James Ham: De'Andre Hunter came into camp as an early favorite to start at the three but was clearly outplayed by Simmons. Starting Hunter would push Keegan Murray back to the four. at 16:19
  • James Ham: De'Andre Hunter had a very rough training camp and preseason. 'Last time I looked' he was averaging about 3.3 points per game. at 16:38
  • De'Andre Hunter (reported): De'Andre Hunter hasn't played in a long time because of last year's eye injury. Per the host, Hunter told reporters his vision has been changed forever. at 16:55
  • James Ham: Host analysis: Christie has 'probably' been looking at De'Andre Hunter as a primary bench scorer, especially with Monk out. The host thinks a bench role might help Hunter find his game. at 17:32

  “KINGS QUESTIONS: How much will the Ben Simmons injury impact rookie Darius Acuff Jr.?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 19
  • Mark Jones says Christie probably has tough conversations ahead with Keegan Murray and De'Andre Hunter. He describes Hunter as still getting back into the flow after last year's eye injury and not yet at his stride in preseason, and says that timeline may now have to be compressed. at 16:23
  • Mark Jones: if Hunter were shooting at his best he'd pick Hunter, but for now the spot is probably up for grabs. He suggests a matchup-based, rotating fifth starter (Hunter or Achiuwa) game to game, citing OKC's coach keeping a variable starter spot. at 22:27
  • Mark Jones praises Achiuwa's energy, rebounding and defense as great and at times indispensable, calling him a thermostat. Of Hunter he says he hasn't been at his best yet. at 23:42

  “SEASON PREVIEW, can the Kings recover from Ben Simmons injury? With play-by-play voice Mark Jones” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 18
  • De'Andre Hunter hasn't played well. The Kings moved Simmons into the lineup partly because he offers many different things, especially as a defender and passer. at 18:04
  • Host's view of De'Andre Hunter: a proven, very good shooter and a solid but not great defender, less versatile than Simmons, who can actually play small forward as a 6'7" switchable wing. at 18:17
  • The host's first suggested move is to reboot De'Andre Hunter. He has looked absolutely lost and mostly unplayable in the preseason, and the Kings need him back to his old form if he starts at the three. at 28:02

  “Ben Simmons tears Achilles, handing Kings a CRUEL BLOW days before start of 2026-27 NBA season” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 7 points · Oct 17
  • News at 3:40 said Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis, Darius Acuff Jr., Precious Achiuwa, De'Andre Hunter and Zach LaVine would all play against the Spurs. at 2:29
  • The host says Hunter is coming back from eye surgery. at 4:01
  • Second-half opening group: Simmons at point guard with Emanuel Sharp, LaVine, Hunter and Sabonis. The host says it looked a little better, with similar results. at 10:41
  • Achiuwa and Hunter were the first two players off the bench. at 9:04
  • The host thinks Hunter could be a primary scorer with the second unit, at least until Malik Monk returns. at 9:18
  • Keegan Murray, three games into his return, shot 1-of-5 with 3 points in 17 minutes. Hunter came off the bench, shot 1-of-5 and went 0-of-3 from three, with 2 points, 2 rebounds and a steal in 20 minutes. at 31:22
  • The host prefers Hunter as a bench scorer because he thinks the fourth and fifth scorers will struggle to get shots in the starting lineup. at 31:28

  “STARTERS REVEALED? Kings fall to 0-5 for the preseason, but did we finally see their starting five?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 16
  • De'Andre Hunter had knee pain. The host calls it more of a bump and bruise than a major concern, and says the decision was to sit him and let the knee recover. at 14:38
  • Last season Hunter played only two of the final 30 games because of an eye issue. at 15:08
  • The host describes De'Andre Hunter's preseason as 'dreadful' and asks whether he can find his rhythm. at 31:18

  “Kings set to finish preseason schedule, will we see the STARTING FIVE or more injuries?” · listen ↗

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 14

  Eight Kings sat out the Tuesday preseason game against Portland: Darius Acuff Jr., Zach LaVine, De'Andre Hunter, Ben Simmons, Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell.

  “Kings continue to play with a DEPLETED ROSTER, will they be healthy in time for the season opener?” at 3:04 · listen ↗

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