Rise to Success: Career Highlights of De'Andre Hunter

Discover the career path of De'Andre Hunter, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

De'Andre Hunter is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers. Notably, he was recognized as the NABC Defensive Player of the Year in 2019 for his performance with Virginia.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 20, 2019: Drafted into the NBA

On June 20, 2019, De'Andre Hunter was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers as the fourth overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, then traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in the Anthony Davis trade, and then again to the Atlanta Hawks along with Solomon Hill for picks Nos. 8, 17, and 35 in the 2019 NBA draft.

July 7, 2019: Signed with Atlanta Hawks

On July 7, 2019, the Atlanta Hawks announced that they had signed De'Andre Hunter.

October 24, 2019: NBA Debut

On October 24, 2019, De'Andre Hunter made his NBA debut with the Atlanta Hawks, starting in a 117–100 win over the Detroit Pistons. He finished the game with 14 points and two rebounds.

2019: Declared for the NBA Draft

In 2019, De'Andre Hunter declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final two seasons of college eligibility.

2020: Starting Lineup for Hawks

In 2020, De'Andre Hunter began the season in the starting lineup for the Atlanta Hawks.

January 24, 2021: Career High Points Against Milwaukee Bucks

On January 24, 2021, De'Andre Hunter scored a then career high of 33 points in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

April 26, 2022: Career High Points and Playoff Elimination

On April 26, 2022, De'Andre Hunter scored a career high of 35 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. However, the Hawks lost the game 97–94 against the Miami Heat, leading to their elimination from the playoffs in five games.

October 17, 2022: Contract Extension with the Hawks

On October 17, 2022, De'Andre Hunter agreed to a four-year, $95 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks.

January 13, 2023: Career-High Three-Pointers

On January 13, 2023, De'Andre Hunter scored 26 points on a career-high six three-pointers made in a 113–111 win over the Indiana Pacers.

January 27, 2025: Career-High 35 Points

On January 27, 2025, De'Andre Hunter scored a career-high 35 points in a 100–92 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

February 6, 2025: Trade to Cleveland Cavaliers

On February 6, 2025, De'Andre Hunter was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second round picks, and two pick swaps.