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Hunter has surgery, Kings' latest out for season

Dave McMenamin

created: Feb. 21, 2026, 7:20 a.m. | updated: Feb. 21, 2026, 1:34 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsSacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter underwent season-ending left eye surgery, a team spokesperson said Friday. Hunter suffered the injury Feb. 6 against the LA Clippers and was diagnosed with a retinal detachment, according to the team. Hunter, 28, was acquired by the Kings as part of a three-team trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls earlier this month. Hunter is the third Kings player to undergo season-ending surgery in recent days, following Domantas Sabonis (left knee meniscus repair) and Zach LaVine (right fifth finger tendon repair). If the Kings finish with the worst record, they will have a 14% chance of winning the No.

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