De'Andre Hunter posts 24 points and 5 threes in Sacramento's loss to San Antonio
Hunter's season-high 24 points, 5 threes and 38.2 fantasy points in 33 minutes suggest streaming appeal for Tuesday's finale with upside to spare.
By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 28, 2026
De'Andre Hunter posted 24 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 5 threes on 8-of-13 shooting and 3-of-4 from the line in 33 minutes as a starter in Sacramento's 130-103 loss to San Antonio on Tuesday, October 27.
The line produced 38.2 fantasy points against his 22.3 a game over last season (45 games), driven by more minutes and shot attempts than usual. The shooting volume and three-point total offer nine-category appeal in steals, blocks and threes with scoring, while the fantasy points total sits well above his 17.5 projected per game in default points scoring.
Fantasy impact
Player by player
De'Andre Hunter
Hunter's 33 minutes marked a season high and came with 13 field-goal attempts, both well above his 26.1-minute average from last season. The 11.5 per cent usage rate and 45.6 per cent true shooting this season suggest limited creation upside, but the three-point volume (5 makes on strong efficiency) and defensive contributions (1 steal, 1 block) give him immediate utility in nine-category formats when the minutes are there.
Season to date over 4 games (this one included), Hunter is averaging 10.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.6 minutes a game. Sacramento has 1 game left this week, on Tuesday, making him a streaming option for managers chasing threes and defensive stats. His projected 17.5 fantasy points per game in default points scoring sits below Tuesday's total, but the gap between Tuesday's line and his season-long floor suggests this outing is worth chasing in shallow formats.
What to do
• Stream Hunter on Tuesday for threes, steals and blocks in nine-category leagues if you need those categories.
• Add Hunter in points leagues if you need immediate production and can ride the minutes spike.
• Monitor his shot volume and playing time through Tuesday's game to see whether the 33-minute night becomes repeatable.
Schedule this week
Quick answers
What does this mean for De'Andre Hunter in fantasy basketball?
It helps his fantasy value. Breakout line: 24 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists in 33 minutes. 38.2 fantasy points against 22.3 a game over last season (45 games), with more minutes or shots than usual behind it.
Should I start De'Andre Hunter this week?
Yes. Sacramento has 1 game left this week. He has averaged 13.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists a game over last season (45 games).
Players in this story
- De'Andre Hunter (F, SAC) · fantasy outlook: value up
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