De'Andre Hunter has eye surgery, Kings' latest out for season
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Key Points:
- Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter underwent season-ending surgery for a left eye retinal detachment sustained on February 6 against the LA Clippers.
- The surgery was performed by Dr. M. Ali Khan, and Hunter is expected to make a full recovery with an update due in approximately eight weeks.
- Hunter was recently acquired by the Kings in a three-team trade and played two games for Sacramento before being sidelined due to left eye iritis.
- Hunter is the third Kings player to have season-ending surgery recently, joining Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine, amid concerns about tanking in the NBA.
- The Kings hold the worst record in the league at 12-45 and face a 14% chance
