Cade Cunningham
Pistons star Cade Cunningham diagnosed with collapsed lung
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has suffered a collapsed left lung and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The injury occurred during Tuesday's win over the Washington Wizards, initially reported as a back contusion. The team hopes for his return in time for the playoffs starting April 18.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night in Game 2 of their second-round series. Cade Cunningham led the way with 25 points and 10 assists while Tobias Harris extended his playoff scoring streak.
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The NBA and players' union have ruled that Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham qualify for postseason awards under an extraordinary circumstances provision. Their appeals succeeded, making them eligible for honors like MVP and All-NBA teams. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards' appeal was denied.
The Detroit Pistons' six-game winning streak has them at 8-2 and leading the Eastern Conference, fueling speculation about a potential trade for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen. Experts on ESPN's 'The Hoop Collective' podcast discussed the possibility, citing the Pistons' salary cap flexibility and need for a second scorer alongside Cade Cunningham. Markkanen is averaging a career-high 28.3 points per game this season.
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 3 of the 2025-26 season. He averaged 31.0 points, 9.8 assists and shot 54.7% from the field during a 4-0 week that extended Detroit's winning streak to six games. The Pistons, leading the East at 8-2, face the Washington Wizards on Monday night seeking a seventh straight victory.