Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Set for re-evaluation in two weeks
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The Pistons confirmed Thursday that Cunningham has been diagnosed with a left lung pneumothorax and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Cunningham exited in the first quarter of Tuesday's win over the Wizards due to what the Pistons initially believed was a back spasm, but further testing on the two-time All-Star revealed a lung issue. Though the Pistons will see where Cunningham is at on the health front in two weeks before updating his availability for the remainder of the season, Shams Charania of ESPN reported earlier Thursday that Detroit is more optimistic that the 24-year-old will be available for the start of the playoffs, which begin April 18. In the meantime, Daniss Jenkins is expected to replace Cunningham in the starting five, while supporting players such as Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Caris LeVert and Marcus Sasser could take on larger roles.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Sidelined with collapsed lung
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Cunningham was diagnosed Thursday with a mild collapsed left lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Cunningham left Tuesday's 130-117 win over Washington due to back spasms and didn't practice Wednesday before being ruled out for Thursday's rematch against the Wizards. However, rather than back spasms, the two-time All-Star has now been revealed to be dealing with a more significant issue. With no guarantee that Cunningham will play again this season, the Pistons, who currently hold the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, will need all hands on deck to replace his production. Daniss Jenkins appears likely to stick in the starting lineup moving forward, while Ausar Thompson, Caris LeVert, Marcus Sasser and Tobias Harris are also candidates for increased usage. With only 61 appearances thus far, Cunningham is at risk of being ineligible for season-long awards. While no concrete timetable for Cunningham's return has been provided, Charania said the team is looking at a multi-week absence for the fifth-year guard and has optimism he could be available for a postseason run.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Ruled out for Thursday
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Cunningham is out for Thursday's game versus the Wizards with a left back contusion.
Cunningham left Tuesday's win over Washington due to what the Pistons had previously classified as back spasms. After he was unable to practice Wednesday, Cunningham will end up sitting out the rematch with Washington. It's worth noting Thursday is the front end of a back-to-back set for Detroit, so the team could be exercising caution with their franchise centerpiece by holding him out against a weaker opponent. The Pistons have typically turned to Daniss Jenkins to fill the void in the first unit in Cunningham's previous absences, with Jenkins averaging 14.8 points, 7.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 31.4 minutes per tilt across eight games as a starter this season.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Sits out practice
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Cunningham (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Cunningham exited in the first quarter of Tuesday's 130-117 win over the Wizards due to back spasms, and he's still bothered by the injury a day later. Until the Pistons release an official injury report ahead of Thursday's rematch with Washington, the two-time All-Star point guard can be tentatively deemed questionable for that contest.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Leaves early with back issue
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Cunningham has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to back spasms. He finished with six points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal in five minutes.
Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press relays that Cunningham appeared to be a bit slow getting up after diving for the ball during the first quarter. Daniss Jenkins had been out of the rotation in the Pistons' previous game but could be in line for more minutes Tuesday while Cunningham is out for the rest of the night. Cunningham's injury doesn't appear to be a serious one, so he can be considered day-to-day until further notice.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Continues rolling Sunday
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Cunningham provided 33 points (12-24 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 119-108 loss to the Raptors.
The All-Star floor general reached the 30-point threshold for the first time since the Feb. 19 win over the Knicks. Cunnigham is on a remarkable stretch as a passer, dishing out at least eight dimes in eight consecutive games. During this period, Cunningham has averaged 21.3 points, 11.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 34.0 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Probable for Sunday
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Cunningham (quad) is probable for Sunday's game in Miami.
Cunningham skipped Saturday's loss to the Nets with a minor quad issue, but it looks like he'll be back in action Sunday, which should shift Daniss Jenkins back to the second unit. Managers can expect to get official confirmation on Cunningham's status closer to tipoff.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Not playing Saturday
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Cunningham (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Cunningham was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's contest, but the All-Star's left quad contusion is severe enough for him to sit out for the first leg of the Pistons' back-to-back set. Daniss Jenkins should serve as Detroit's starting point guard while Caris LeVert, Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green are candidates to enter the starting five. Cunningham's next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Heat.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Collects another double-double
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Cunningham closed with 29 points (11-25 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 victory over the Magic.
The double-double was the All-Star point guard's 33rd through 53 games in 2025-26. Cunningham is riding a six-game double-double streak, averaging 26.5 points, 11.2 assists, 7.2 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.8 blocks in 35.9 minutes per tilt during this stretch. Although the MVP race is likely to come down to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, Cunningham is certainly worthy of some consideration.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Double-doubles with six stocks
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Cunningham ended Wednesday's 124-116 win over the Thunder with 29 points (11-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, 13 assists, three blocks and three steals in 38 minutes.
This was a nice bounce-back performance for Cunningham, who was held to just 16 points on 5-for-26 shooting in Monday's loss to the Spurs. He was dialed in from the jump, missing only one shot through the first half of action, and Cunningham notched his 31st double-double of the season in the win.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Comes close to triple-double
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Cunningham chipped in 18 points (7-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, 13 assists, three blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 126-110 win over Chicago.
Cunningham didn't have his best shooting performance, but he was still an impact player for the Pistons in what turned out to be a comfortable road win for Detroit. In fact, Cunningham could have ended with a triple-double had he not left the game midway through the fourth quarter when the outcome was essentially decided. Cunningham has failed to reach the 20-point mark in three of his last eight appearances, but even when that happens, he's impactful enough to leave his mark in other areas of the game. He has seven double-doubles over his last 12 outings.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Shines at Madison Square Garden
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Cunningham posted 42 points (17-34 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 assists, eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 38 minutes during the Pistons' 126-111 win over the Knicks on Thursday.
The East-leading Pistons picked up where they left off from the All-Star break, with their superstar point guard leading the way. It was the third time this season that Cunningham scored 40-plus points and his sixth game with at least 13 dimes, and the 2021 No. 1 overall pick was two rebounds shy from recording his fourth triple-double of the regular season. He has averaged 27.3 points, 9.4 assists, 6.1 rebounds, 2.4 threes, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks over 32.7 minutes per game since Feb. 1.
Cunningham generated 28 points (9-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists, three steals and one block across 30 minutes of Wednesday's 113-95 win over Toronto.
Cunningham hit the 25-point threshold for the 28th time this season, and it took him just 14 shots to get there. He had attempted 15 or more field goals in each of the other 27 occurrences. Cunningham also tied his season high in three-pointers made. In his last 10 appearances, Cunningham is averaging 25.5 points, 9.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Drops 30 points in loss
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Cunningham ended with 30 points (10-21 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 10-13 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists and one block over 37 minutes during Thursday's 126-117 loss to Washington.
Cunningham couldn't find the bottom of the net from beyond the arc. However, he performed well enough elsewhere to reach the 30-point threshold for the first time since Jan. 1. Cunningham's double-double streak came to an end at three games after being held to eight assists, though it's hard to be disappointed in his strong production across the board.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Good to go Sunday
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Cunningham (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Cunningham was previously listed as probable while dealing with right hip soreness but will be available Sunday. The star guard has posted double-doubles in three of the past five games, averaging 23.6 points, 9.6 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals over that stretch.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Drops team-high 26 in Phoenix
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Cunningham recorded a team-high 26 points (8-22 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Thursday's 114-96 loss to the Suns.
The fifth-year star appears to be fully recovered from a sore wrist and a bruised hip that contributed to a mid-January swoon, scoring more than 20 points in three straight games and delivering double-doubles in two of them. Through 10 games this month, Cunningham is averaging 21.8 points, 9.8 assists, 3.9 boards, 1.5 steals, 1.5 threes and 1.1 blocks despite shooting just 40.9 percent from the floor and 29.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Leads Detroit in road win
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Cunningham ended Tuesday's 109-107 win over the Nuggets with 22 points (9-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and one block in 36 minutes.
Cunningham registered his 24th double-double of the season during the win in Denver, and he ranks fourth in the NBA in that category. His 22 points matched Tobias Harris for the team-high mark to go along with 11 dimes and zero turnovers. Cunningham has double-digit assists in four of his past six games and at least one block in four straight.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Probable to play Sunday
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Cunningham is probable for Sunday's game against the Kings due to right wrist injury management.
Cunningham missed a game Wednesday against the Pelicans due to an illness and a bruised hip, but it's another injury that has landed him on the report ahead of Sunday's contest. The star guard still seems likely to play Sunday without restrictions, but he may not be officially cleared until shortly before the game's 3 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Questionable for Wednesday
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Cunningham (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Cunningham was a very late addition to the injury report, which is usually an ominous sign for fantasy hoops. If the Pistons end up holding out their franchise player, the team may rely more on Jaden Ivey, with Ausar Thompson possibly seeing more usage.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Chips in 16 points in victory
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Cunningham contributed 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists and three rebounds across 21 minutes in Saturday's 121-76 win over the Pacers.
Cunningham shook off a probable tag due to a right wrist contusion to suit up in this one. He logged just over 21 minutes and didn't play in the fourth quarter as Detroit jumped out to a sizable early lead against a banged-up Indiana squad. Still, the star point guard tied the team highs in points and assists. Through five appearances this month, Cunningham is averaging 22.6 points, 9.4 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks in 33.0 minutes per game.
