Nov 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts beside Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images David Richard-Imagn Images

Atlanta Hawks Players Heartbroken Over De'Andre Hunter Cavs Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 6, 2025 5:00 PM ET

De'Andre Hunter was the fourth pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Virginia.

He has spent all six seasons of his career playing for the Atlanta Hawks.

On Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that he has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Via Charania: "The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward De'Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks and two swaps, sources tell ESPN."

The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward De'Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks and two swaps, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/5fpE4LJzpK
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2025

Several Hawks players made posts after the trade.

Onyeka Okongwu: "Define heartbreak:"

Define heartbreak: https://t.co/1J6p66xQ18
— Onyeka Okongwu (@BigO21_) February 6, 2025

Jalen Johnson: ""

— Jalen Johnson (@Jalen_J23) February 6, 2025

Hunter is currently averaging 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 39.3% from the three-point range in 37 games.

Via StatMuse: "De’Andre Hunter this season:

— 19.0 PPG
— 46/39/86%
— 1st in bench PPG
— 2nd in PTS by a Hawk

Joining the best team in the East."

De’Andre Hunter this season:

— 19.0 PPG
— 46/39/86%
— 1st in bench PPG
— 2nd in PTS by a Hawk

Joining the best team in the East. pic.twitter.com/vELMVaBhlC
— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 6, 2025

The Hawks have had a tough season as they are currently the ninth seed in the Eastern Conferene with a 23-28 record in 51 games.

They have gone just 1-9 over their last ten.

Via Hawks Fan TV: "No first round pick for a leading 6MOTY candidate. Niang still under contract until 2027 and 2nd round picks / pick swaps…. LOL.

Cool, we’re making changes which is good but that return is laughable. I think I have a bridge in Brooklyn I’d like to sell to the Hawks FO."

No first round pick for a leading 6MOTY candidate. Niang still under contract until 2027 and 2nd round picks / pick swaps…. LOL.

Cool, we’re making changes which is good but that return is laughable. I think I have a bridge in Brooklyn I’d like to sell to the Hawks FO.
— Hawks Fan TV (@HawksFanTV) February 6, 2025

As for the Cavs, they are the first seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-10 record in 51 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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