The Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to face the final stretch before the All-Star break.
Kenny Atkinson’s team will host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in their second-to-last matchup before an eight-day hiatus.
Notably, they will have a new face in the building.
The team released a hype video showing De’Andre Hunter practicing with the team ahead of his debut.
#DITL with our newest Cavalier. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/Cm23fsPOcL
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 10, 2025
The Cavs got the former No. 4 pick in a big trade with the Atlanta Hawks.
They managed to get the kind of player they coveted while keeping their young players, not giving up a first-round pick, and getting under the salary cap.
That was a masterclass by GM Koby Altman, and it might end up being a season-defining move for this organization.
Hunter has struggled with injuries in the past, but he’s played like a lottery player when he’s been on the court.
He can guard multiple positions, make his presence felt on the offensive glass, and he’s an efficient three-level scorer who can pull up and get shots over almost every defensive player in the league.
The Cavs needed to fill the small forward spot, and they will now have a jumbo frontcourt to compete with some of the game’s most physical and athletic teams.
They could also slide him to the four and play Evan Mobley at the five in all-shooters lineups.
This move was just what the doctor ordered, and he’s ready to make an impact on his new team.
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