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Roseville Today
By the People, for the People
Kings F De'Andre Hunter Out for Season After Eye Surgery
The Sacramento Kings lose another starter to a season-ending injury.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Sacramento Kings announced that forward De'Andre Hunter underwent season-ending surgery on his left eye after sustaining a retinal detachment in a game on February 6th. Hunter was acquired by the Kings in a trade on February 1st and had only played in two games for the team. The Kings are already without stars Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine, who had their own season-ending surgeries earlier this week.
Why it matters
The Kings have been plagued by injuries this season and are currently at the bottom of the NBA standings with a 12-45 record. The loss of Hunter is another blow to their already depleted roster, making it even more difficult for them to turn their season around.
The details
Hunter sustained the retinal detachment in the third quarter of a February 6th game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He underwent surgery on February 17th performed by Dr. M. Ali Khan at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Roseville, California. The Kings expect Hunter to make a full recovery, with another medical update due in about eight weeks.
- Hunter was injured on February 6, 2026.
- Hunter underwent season-ending surgery on February 17, 2026.
The players
De'Andre Hunter
A 28-year-old forward who was recently acquired by the Sacramento Kings. He 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 Sacramento Kings. He had a season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Zach LaVine
A two-time NBA All-Star guard who plays for the Sacramento Kings. He had a season-ending surgery to address a tendon injury in his right hand.
What’s next
The Kings expect to provide another medical update on De'Andre Hunter's recovery in about eight weeks.
The takeaway
The Sacramento Kings have been plagued by injuries this season, losing multiple key starters to season-ending surgeries. The loss of De'Andre Hunter is another blow to their already depleted roster, making it even more difficult for them to turn their season around and climb out of the NBA basement.
