2025-26 Season
KEVIN HUERTER
2025-26 Season
KEVIN HUERTER
Huerter produces at an below average rate for a 22-minute workload.
Huerter produces at an below average rate for a 22-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 15 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 246 Guards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Kevin Huerter spent the first quarter of the season trapped in a frustrating tug-of-war between the starting lineup and the bench, searching for a consistent rhythm. When his shot betrayed him, he occasionally found other ways to survive. On 10/25 vs ORL, he missed all four of his three-point attempts but still posted a stellar +9.6 impact score by shifting into a gritty facilitator role, grabbing seven rebounds and dishing six assists. That all-around hustle briefly earned him a starting nod, peaking on 11/11 vs SAS with a season-high 23 points and a massive +14.5 impact. Yet, his offensive outbursts often came with hidden costs. Take his 10/27 vs ATL performance, where an efficient 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting masked a dismal -6.1 impact score due to a complete lack of rebounding and poor defensive effort. By December, he was back in a reserve role, desperately trying to string together reliable minutes. If Huerter wants to reclaim a permanent starting job, he needs to realize that scoring is only half the battle.
Kevin Huerter’s midseason stretch was defined by maddening perimeter inconsistency, oscillating wildly between an essential floor-spacer and an outright offensive liability. When thrust into the starting lineup on 01/08 vs DET, he completely misfired. Huerter bricked all six of his three-point attempts, dragging his Impact down to a dismal -12.4 because of empty possessions and poor shot selection. Yet, he occasionally found ways to contribute when his jumper abandoned him. During the 01/04 vs CHA game, he scored only 9 points on 3-for-11 shooting, but salvaged a +0.2 Impact by crashing the glass for 11 rebounds and setting up teammates with 7 assists. When his shot actually fell, his ceiling changed entirely. He torched the defense on 01/29 vs MIA, posting 15 points and 10 rebounds to generate a massive +16.4 Impact fueled by relentless effort on the boards and confident perimeter execution. Ultimately, trusting Huerter in the rotation right now remains a massive gamble.
This late-season stretch was defined by maddening inconsistency, with Huerter oscillating wildly between detrimental bench stints and sudden bursts of offensive brilliance. His erratic shot selection often sank the second unit, a flaw glaringly evident during the 04/04 vs PHI matchup. Despite logging six assists in that contest, his abysmal 2-for-9 shooting and forced perimeter looks dragged his Impact down to a dismal -10.3. Yet, when he stopped settling for bad threes and attacked with purpose, his overall value skyrocketed. During the 03/19 vs WAS game, Huerter missed both of his deep attempts but shot an efficient 6-of-10 overall, pairing 14 points with active rebounding to post a massive +19.8 Impact. He even found a rhythm when thrust into the starting five. On 03/26 vs NOP, he exploded for 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting, generating a +11.7 Impact simply by catching fire and punishing sluggish defensive closeouts.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Boom-or-bust player. Huerter's impact swings wildly relative to his average — some nights dominant, others invisible. Scoring varies by ~6 points per game.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 45% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Huerter consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
In a rough stretch — 4 straight games with negative impact. Longest cold streak this season: 6 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 72 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
73 games played
