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Kings' De'Andre Hunter Out for Season After Eye Surgery

2/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

De'Andre Hunter, 28, of the Sacramento Kings, will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a detached retina in his left eye.
The injury occurred during his second game with the Kings on February 6 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Hunter was acquired in a three-team trade earlier this month and had averaged 7.5 points in two games.
This marks the third season-ending surgery for a Kings player this week, following injuries to Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine, and Sacramento holds the worst record in the NBA at 12-45.

History

Historical Context

The 2018-19 NBA season saw the Golden State Warriors, two-time defending champions, face significant injuries, culminating in Kevin Durant's Achilles tear during the Finals against the Toronto Raptors. In the following season, the Sacramento Kings struggled with injuries, including De'Andre Hunter's surgery, contributing to their poor 12-45 record, underscoring the impact of player health on team performance and playoff aspirations.

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Story summary

De'Andre Hunter, 28, of the Sacramento Kings, will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a detached retina in his left eye.
The injury occurred during his second game with the Kings on February 6 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Hunter was acquired in a three-team trade earlier this month and had averaged 7.5 points in two games.
This marks the third season-ending surgery for a Kings player this week, following injuries to Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine, and Sacramento holds the worst record in the NBA at 12-45.

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