Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Sniffs triple-double in win
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Cunningham contributed 29 points (10-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 assists, eight rebounds, one steal and one block across 33 minutes in Saturday's 129-116 win over the Bucks.
Cunningham delivered another spectacular all-around performance while leading all players in scoring. The star guard also dished out a game-high mark in assists en route to his sixth consecutive game with a double-double or better. The 24-year-old continues to stuff the stat sheet and has now scored at least 25 points in seven straight outings. He has posted 20-plus points in all but one of his 13 regular-season appearances thus far.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Double-doubles in return
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Cunningham (hip) recorded 25 points (10-23 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 assists, six rebounds and two steals over 34 minutes during the Pistons' 120-112 win over the Hawks on Tuesday.
Cunningham missed the Pistons' last three games due to a left hip contusion, but he progressed enough in his recovery to return Tuesday. He picked up right where he left off by recording his fifth straight double-double. While he wasn't efficient from beyond the arc, he helped the Pistons close the game out with nine points in the fourth quarter. The 24-year-old is averaging 27.3 points, 9.9 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers and 1.4 steals over 36.8 minutes per game to open the season, putting him well on his way to earning a second straight All-Star nod.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Questionable for Tuesday
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Cunningham (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Cunningham has missed the past three games for Detroit, but the star playmaker remains day-to-day. The Pistons will not have a shootaround for the second leg of this back-to-back set, so Cunningham is likely to be a game-time call. Daniss Jenkins will likely continue to see a ton of usage if Cunningham remains sidelined.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Remaining out vs. Indiana
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Cunningham (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Cunningham will miss his third straight game due to a left hip contusion, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Hawks. With the star point guard sidelined, Daniss Jenkins, Chaz Lanier and Caris LeVert are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Questionable for Monday
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Cunningham (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Cunningham, who has missed the past two games for Detroit, remains day-to-day with this questionable tag. Monday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so there's a chance he could be held out for maintenance in one of these games if he can get the green light from the medical staff. Daniss Jenkins and Caris LeVert are likely to see a bump in fantasy appeal if Cunningham continues to miss time.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Won't play Friday
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Cunningham (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
This will be the second straight game on the inactive list for Cunningham, which could result in another start for Daniss Jenkins and extended minutes for Caris LeVert. The Pistons' next two games come as a Monday-Tuesday, back-to-back set, so there's a chance Cunningham will need to spend at least one more game on the sidelines.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Won't play Wednesday
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Cunningham (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Cunningham didn't participate in the team's morning shootaround Wednesday, and the star point guard will wind up missing the Pistons' matchup against the Bulls. His absence will likely allow Daniss Jenkins, Caris LeVert and Javonte Green to see more action. Cunningham's next chance to play will come Friday against the 76ers.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Downgraded to questionable
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Cunningham (hip) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Cunningham was initially listed as probable due to a left hip contusion, though he's now in danger of missing his first game of the season. If the star point guard is ultimately ruled out, Caris LeVert and Daniss Jenkins are candidates for increased minutes. Over his last five outings, Cunningham has averaged 34.0 points, 10.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 39.0 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Likely to play Wednesday
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Cunningham is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to a left hip contusion.
Cunningham is coming off a 46-point triple-double in the overtime win over the Wizards. The star floor general is on a prolific stretch of one triple-double and three double-doubles over his last four appearances, averaging 34.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game in that stretch. The probable tag suggests Cunningham should be able to play and handle his regular workload Wednesday unless he suffers a setback in the hours leading up to the game.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Massive triple-double in win
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Cunningham contributed 46 points (14-45 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 16-18 FT), 12 rebounds, 11 assists, five steals and two blocks across 45 minutes in Monday's 137-135 overtime win over the Wizards.
Cunningham struggled with efficiency but still stuffed the stat while scoring a game- and career-high 46 points. The star point guard also grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds, marking his first game of the season with double-digit boards. Additionally, he led all players in assists and steals. Cunningham has now posted a double-double or better in four consecutive games.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Drops 31 points
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Cunningham logged 31 points (13-28 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 114-103 win over the Jazz.
Cunningham got off to a slow start in this one but managed to turn things around to lead the Pistons in points and assists. This has been a common theme for the star point guard lately, who has now poured in 30 or more points in three of his last four appearances, also averaging 5.0 rebounds and 11.5 assists over this stretch.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Powers Pistons to victory
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Cunningham registered 30 points (12-24 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and three blocks in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 135-116 win over Orlando.
Cunningham was unable to get his shot to fall from beyond the arc, but it didn't stop him from reaching the 30-point threshold and leading Detroit in points, assists, steals and blocks. This was a strong all-around performance from the 24-year-old, who had been held to 12 points and four assists in his last matchup Monday against the Cavs.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Cleared to play Monday
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Cunningham (face/hip) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Cunningham held a probable tag with a pair of injuries but, as expected, will take the floor Monday. The star guard has been productive to start the season, averaging 23.0 points, 9.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds across the Pistons' first three regular-season games.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Leading scorer for Detroit in win
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Cunningham accumulated a team-high 25 points (8-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one block over 38 minutes during Sunday's 119-113 victory over the Celtics.
Cunningham has one double-double and two near misses through three games to begin the season, and he's scored more than 20 points in all three, with Sunday's 25 being his best total yet. The first overall pick in the 2021 Draft is coming off a career-best 2024-25 campaign, but Cunningham may not have reached his ceiling yet, and his supporting cast with the Pistons continues to improve.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Double-doubles in loss
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Cunningham recorded 23 points (8-24 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-10 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 34 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 115-111 loss to the Bulls.
Cunningham didn't have the most efficient night, but the usage was certainly encouraging. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said before the season that he had no interest in reducing Cunningham's sky-high usage rate, and there is even more on his plate offensively in the absence of Jaden Ivey (knee).
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Will play Thursday
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Cunningham (rest) is good to go for Thursday's preseason finale against the Wizards, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Cunningham received a rest day Tuesday, but he'll be back to close out the preseason action Thursday evening. He could lead the league in assists this season, making him an enticing early-round target on draft day.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Not expected to play Tuesday
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Cunningham (rest) is out of the starting lineup and isn't expected to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
The star guard and Jaden Ivey are both expected to sit out the team's penultimate preseason matchup. Cunningham's next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Wizards.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Drops 26 points in preseason loss
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Cunningham totaled 26 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals over 19 minutes during Thursday's 117-111 preseason loss to Milwaukee.
Cunningham didn't reach the 20-minute mark but still managed to put up a game-high 26 points by posting a polished shooting line. He also put together a strong effort across the board, leading his squad in both assists and steals. It's clear the star guard is ready for the regular season after tallying 20 or more points in each of his first two preseason matchups.
Cunningham accumulated 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals in 19 minutes during Monday's 128-112 preseason win over the Grizzlies.
Despite a slow start, Cunningham came alive in the second quarter before being rested for the second half. The Pistons overcame the fast-starting Grizzlies, taking control of the game on the back of some inspired play by Cunningham. Coming off a statement campaign during the 2024-25 season, Cunningham will be looking to take Detroit to another level. He will undoubtedly be the head of the snake and looks set for another standout season.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Season ends in Game 6 loss
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Cunningham racked up 23 points (9-22 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds, three steals and one block in 44 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 loss to New York in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Cunningham led the Pistons in points, rebounds and steals, albeit in a losing effort. The star point guard averaged 25.0 points, 8.7 assists, 8.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks across 41.3 minutes per contest in six first-round games during his playoff debut. However, he shot only 42.6 percent from the field and 17.9 percent from downtown. Cunningham earned All-Star honors for the first time in his career during the 2024-25 campaign, finishing with averages of 26.1 points, 9.1 assists, 6.1 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks across 35.0 minutes per game in 70 regular-season appearances.
