De'Andre Hunter moved from out to day-to-day with an illness on Saturday's injury report, with an expected return of Nov. 8. The Kings play the Heat that night at 9:00 PM ET, and a final decision on Hunter has not been announced.
What happened
De'Andre Hunter is listed as day-to-day with an illness on the injury report updated Saturday at 10:15 AM ET. His previous status was out. The injury type is listed as illness, filed under other. The report's comment reads: "Hunter (illness) is listed as out for Friday's game against San Antonio." He was first listed day-to-day on Friday, then moved to out the same day. The report gives an expected return date of Nov. 8, which is the day of the Kings' next game. No further detail on the illness is announced.
What it means for the Kings
Sacramento plays the Heat on Sunday at 9:00 PM ET. The Kings are 1-8, 14th in the standings, and have lost two straight. Hunter has played 8 games this season and averages 31.2 minutes, 13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists. The Kings are 1-7 with him and 0-1 without him. In the box scores without him, Darius Acuff Jr. played 36.8 minutes and scored 25.2 points, Domantas Sabonis played 35.5 minutes, Zach LaVine played 33.5 and Precious Achiuwa played 26.6. Keegan Murray, Ben Simmons and Maxime Raynaud are all listed as out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Hunter's designation changes before Sunday's game. A final decision on his availability against the Heat is not announced. The report lists Nov. 8 as his expected return, but day-to-day means he can still be held out. The Kings are looking to end a two-game losing streak. Watch the minutes for Acuff, LaVine and Achiuwa if Hunter sits, and check Murray's status, since he is listed as out with an ankle issue.
Is De'Andre Hunter playing vs the Heat?
Not announced. Hunter is listed as day-to-day with an illness, upgraded from out. The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 8, the day the Kings play the Heat at 9:00 PM ET.
When will De'Andre Hunter be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 8. He was out for Friday's game against San Antonio. Because he is day-to-day, a final decision on Sunday's game is not announced.