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Kings F De'Andre Hunter Out for Season After Eye Surgery
Hunter suffered a retinal detachment in his left eye and underwent season-ending surgery.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Sacramento Kings announced that forward De'Andre Hunter will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his left eye to repair a retinal detachment. Hunter was playing in just his second game for the Kings when he sustained the injury on February 6th. The surgery was performed on February 21st, and Hunter is expected to make a full recovery with another medical update due in about eight weeks.
Why it matters
The Kings are already dealing with season-ending injuries to stars Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine, and the loss of Hunter is another major blow to a team that has struggled mightily this season, losing a franchise-worst 15 straight games and sitting at the bottom of the NBA standings.
The details
Hunter was acquired by the Kings on February 1st in a three-team trade that sent him from the Cleveland Cavaliers to Sacramento. In his two games with the Kings, he recorded 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist. Across 45 total games this season, Hunter was averaging 13.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.
- Hunter sustained the retinal detachment in his left eye on February 6th.
- The surgery was performed on February 21st.
- Another medical update on Hunter's recovery is expected in about eight weeks.
The players
De'Andre Hunter
A 28-year-old forward who was recently acquired by the Sacramento Kings and has career averages of 14.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.
Domantas Sabonis
A three-time NBA All-Star who plays in the frontcourt for the Kings and underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Zach LaVine
A two-time NBA All-Star guard for the Kings who had season-ending surgery to address a tendon injury in his right hand.
What’s next
The Kings will have to continue the season without Hunter, Sabonis, and LaVine, and will be looking to the rest of their roster to step up and try to end their franchise-worst losing streak.
The takeaway
The Kings' season has been derailed by a rash of major injuries, with three of their top players now sidelined for the remainder of the year. This highlights the challenges the team faces in trying to rebuild and compete in the NBA with so many key contributors unavailable.
