In his Cavs debut on Monday night, new forward De’Andre Hunter will step into the starting lineup, sources tell cleveland.com.

The winds of change fuel the NBA’s annual trade deadline – especially if you’re a traded player. However, for new Cleveland Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter, the transition to life in Cleveland will be a little easier.

Cleveland's head coach, Kenny Atkinson, talked to reporters on Sunday and revealed how Hunter will help the Cavaliers win. It all starts on the defensive end with Hunter. His perimeter defense has been elite since he was drafted in 2019, and it's one of the biggest needs on the Cavaliers roster.