Hunter (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter is in jeopardy of missing the Cavaliers' regular-season opener due to a right knee contusion. The 27-year-old forward took part in a 3-on-3 workout Tuesday, but if he isn't ready for game action Wednesday, Dean Wade, Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

Hunter (knee) remains uncertain for Opening Night against the Knicks on Wednesday, according to Cavaliers reporter Danny Cunningham.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter took part in a 3-on-3 workout Tuesday as he works his way back from a right knee contusion. It sounds like he will carry a questionable tag into Opening Night, but fantasy managers can expect an update once the Cavaliers release their injury report Tuesday evening. Guys like Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade could see increased workloads if Hunter can't play.

Hunter (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Knicks, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Monday it's too early to tell if Hunter will be recovered from his knee contusion by Wednesday. With Max Strus (foot) already out of action, Dean Wade appears to be the next man up for a possible Opening Night spot start.

Hunter won't return to Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons due to a right knee contusion, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter sustained the injury in the second quarter and didn't return for the second half. He'll finish with 14 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal across 14 minutes. The 27-year-old forward is being held out as a precautionary measure, according to Fedor. Still, his status will be worth monitoring ahead of the team's regular-season opener against the Knicks on Oct. 22.

Hunter (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

After sitting out Sunday's exhibition loss to Boston, Hunter will look to tune up in Cleveland's preseason finale. The veteran sharpshooter is in line for a short-term boost in fantasy appeal to begin the season with Max Strus (foot) on the mend.

Hunter (rest) did not play in Sunday's 138-107 preseason loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

The Cavs rested their entire starting lineup for Sunday's meaningless game. The starters' final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Tuesday against the Pistons.

Hunter will not start Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

It appears the Cavaliers are electing to give their usual starters the night off Sunday. Assuming that is the case, Hunter's next chance to suit up is Tuesday against Detroit.

Hunter put up 20 points (6-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 24 minutes of Thursday's 119-112 preseason loss to Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter has made quite the impression in Cleveland during the preseason. Through two games, he's second on the team in usage (28.2 percent) while producing averages of 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers in 20.9 minutes per contest. He's also shooting the ball extremely well, hitting 61.9 percent from the field.

Hunter tallied 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 118-117 preseason loss to the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter tied the team-high mark in points in Cleveland's preseason opener. He also led the Cavaliers in rebounds. After being acquired from the Hawks ahead of last season's trade deadline, the 27-year-old forward averaged 14.3 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 42.6 percent from three-point range in 25.1 minutes per game across 27 regular-season appearances (five starts).

Hunter contributed 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 loss to Indiana in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter sat out Cleveland's Game 2 loss after dislocating his right thumb in Game 1, and his play was affected as a result. Acquired in a midseason trade with Atlanta, Hunter saw his usage rate dip on a star-studded Cleveland team. He appeared in 27 regular-season games, posting averages of 14.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.2 three-pointers on 48.5 percent from the field and 42.6 percent from beyond the arc. Hunter is owed a combined $48.2 million over the next two seasons.