Huerter, a 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) shooting guard, played at Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park, New York, a suburban town located in Saratoga County.

[3] He also played on the baseball team, and won the Class AA state championship in 2016 with future MLB pitcher Ian Anderson.

[12] After working out with the Los Angeles Lakers, Huerter opted to hire an agent and remain in the NBA draft, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility on May 30, 2018.

[19] On July 6, 2022, Huerter was traded to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Maurice Harkless, Justin Holiday, and a future first-round pick.

[20] On October 19, Huerter made his Kings debut, recording 23 points, three rebounds and two assists in a 115–108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

[22] On March 21, Huerter was diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder and labral tear after suffering the injury in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

[24] On February 3, 2025, Huerter was traded to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Zach LaVine and a 2028 second-round pick to the Sacramento Kings, in a deal also involving the San Antonio Spurs.