Kings' Hunter Out for Season After Eye Surgery

The Sacramento Kings are facing continued bad news as De'Andre Hunter will miss the rest of the season following eye surgery. Hunter sustained the injury in his second game with the Kings after being acquired in a trade on January 31. This marks another significant blow for a team that has already seen Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine sidelined for the season.

This injury also casts uncertainty on Hunter's upcoming contract extension eligibility this summer. The Kings will likely be hesitant to commit significant funds to a player whose fit and availability remain unknown. The team currently has only 10 healthy players, and additional injuries could severely impact their roster for the remaining 25 games.