Kevin Huerter

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Lore & Background

Huerter, a 6 ft shooting guard, played at Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park, New York. He led the school to its second state championship and was named Mr. New York Basketball as a senior. He also played baseball and won the Class AA state championship in 2016 with future MLB pitcher Ian Anderson. He committed to Maryland on September 7, 2015, over 20 offers, and was a four-star recruit ranked No. 50 overall and No. 11 shooting guard in the 2016 class. In college, he averaged 9.3 points and 4.9 rebounds as a freshman, then 14.8 points and 5 rebounds as a sophomore, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten. He was selected for the 2017 FIBA Under-19 World Cup team, which finished third. He declared for the 2018 NBA draft, participated in the combine, and after working out with the Lakers, hired an agent and forwent his final two college years on May 30, 2018. He was drafted 19th overall by the Hawks on June 21, 2018, and signed on July 1, 2018. His first 20-point game came on December 31, 2018, against the Pacers (22 points in a loss). He scored a season-high 29 points on January 11, 2019, against the 76ers in a win. He was voted to the All-Rookie Second Team for the 2018–19 season. In Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals against the 76ers, he scored a playoff career-high 27 points to lead the Hawks to their first Eastern Conference Finals since 2015. On October 18, 2021, he signed a four-year, $65 million rookie extension with the Hawks. On July 6, 2022, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings for Maurice Harkless, Justin Holiday, and a future first-round pick. He made his Kings debut on October 19, 2022, with 23 points in a loss. On January 18, 2024, he scored a career-high 31 points in a loss to the Pacers. On March 21, 2024, he was diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder and labral tear, and on March 29, he underwent surgery, missing the rest of the season. On February 3, 2025, he was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a deal involving Zach LaVine and a 2028 second-round pick, also involving the Spurs. In 26 games (16 starts) for Chicago, he averaged 13.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. In the 2025–26 season, he made 44 appearances (11 starts) for the Bulls, averaging 10.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. On February 3, 2026, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons alongside Dario Saric for Jaden Ivey in a three-team trade also involving

In Their Own Story

The arena lights hummed above State Farm Arena as Kevin Huerter caught a quick pass on the wing. The defense had collapsed to stop the drive, leaving him with a split second of open space. With practiced ease, he rose into his shot, the ball arcing high against the rafters before swishing through the net. It was another moment of pure geometry and rhythm, a reminder of why the Hawks rely on his steady hand when the offense needs to breathe.

Reader's Guide

Kevin Huerter is a shooting guard currently playing for the Detroit Pistons. He is known for his three-point shooting and playmaking. He has career averages of 11.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game in the regular season, and 9.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in the playoffs. He was a key contributor to the Hawks' 2021 Eastern Conference Finals run.

Did You Know?

• Kevin Huerter is nicknamed 'Red Velvet'.
• He was selected 19th overall in the 2018 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks.
• He scored a career-high 31 points on January 18, 2024, against the Indiana Pacers.
• He played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins.
• He was a teammate of MLB pitcher Ian Anderson in high school baseball.