October 8: Hunt has been waived, according to the NBA’s official transaction log . His next stop figures to be the G League with the Cruise.
October 7: The Pistons have added Feron Hunt on a training camp contract, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith tweets . Detroit had an opening on its camp roster.
The SMU product appeared in two games with the Knicks as a rookie in 2021/22. Otherwise, Hunt has mainly spent his pro career in the G League with a stop in Montenegro along the way.
Last season, Hunt appeared in 32 regular season games with the Cleveland Charge, posting averages of 18.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.4 blocks in 35.2 minutes per contest. Overall, he played 48 games for the Charge, averaging 15.9 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 2.1 APG, and 1.1 BPG.
Hunt, a 6’8” forward, also played for the G League United squad in the Intercontinental Cup last month.
It’s safe to assume Hunt will be waived with the intent of joining Detroit’s G League club, the Motor City Cruise. Assuming he signed an Exhibit 10 deal, which is likely, Hunt will be eligible for a bonus up to $85,300 if he stays with the Cruise for at least 60 days.