Cunningham (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
As expected, Cunningham has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss the regular-season finale. The third-year guard rebounded from a lost 2022-23 campaign and averaged career highs in points (22.7) and assists (7.5) per game this season. The Pistons' season was disappointing, but Cunningham was a bright spot and figures to be a key part of Detroit's future.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Doubtful to play Sunday
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Cunningham (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Cunningham is dealing with left knee tendinopathy, and the Pistons are unlikely to play him in the final game of another lost season for Detroit. Cunningham has missed the last six games, and it wouldn't be shocking if he were to be available given the fact Detroit has nothing to play for Sunday.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Ruled out for Friday
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Cunningham (knee) will not play Friday against the Mavericks, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
No surprise here, as Cunningham was previously considered doubtful. This will be Cunningham's sixth straight game on the sidelines, and it would be a surprise to see him play in the season finale Sunday against the Spurs.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Not expected to play Friday
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Cunningham (knee) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Cunningham will likely miss a sixth straight game. If that's the case, his final chance to suit up this season will come Sunday in San Antonio. Marcus Sasser should start at point guard if Cunningham is ultimately downgraded to out.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Questionable for Thursday
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Cunningham (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago.
Cunningham has missed the last four games due to his knee injury, and it's unclear whether the Pistons will elect to bring him back over their final few regular-season games since they're out of the playoff picture. If Cunningham remains out against the Bulls, Marcus Sasser will likely continue to handle a starting role.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Won't play Tuesday
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Cunningham (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Cunningham will miss a fourth straight game, allowing Marcus Sasser to remain in the starting lineup. Cunningham has three more chances to suit up this season, but with Detroit out of the playoff picture, we may have seen the last of the point guard in 2023-24.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Participating in shootaround
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Cunningham (knee) took part in morning shootaround but remains listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Natalie Kerwin of Bally Sports Detroit reports.
Cunningham's involvement in morning shootaround is generally a positive sign for his chances of playing Tuesday, but fantasy managers in leagues with daily lineup moves or those planning to use him in DFS will still want to keep close tabs on his status leading up to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff. Even on the occasions Cunningham has been listed as questionable and included in the starting five, the Pistons have made a habit lately of making him a late scratch. While Cunningham has missed the past three games, Marcus Sasser and Jaden Ivey have served as Detroit's starters in the backcourt.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Iffy for Tuesday
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Cunningham (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Cunningham has missed the last three games due to left knee injury management, and it's unclear whether he'll return Tuesday. However, it's somewhat encouraging to see him listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup after he was immediately ruled out for the last two games. With the Pistons out of the playoff picture, the team will likely exercise caution with Cunningham over the final week of the regular season.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Out again Saturday
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Cunningham (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nets.
Cunningham will miss a third straight game due to what the Pistons are terming as left knee injury management. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday in Philadelphia. With Cunningham out Saturday, Malachi Flynn and Marcus Sasser should handle most of the minutes at point guard.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Ruled out for Friday
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Cunningham (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Cunningham was a late scratch for Wednesday's game against Atlanta due to left knee injury management, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup Friday. Malachi Flynn and Marcus Nasser should continue to see increased run against Memphis.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Late scratch Wednesday
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Cunningham was scratched from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to left knee injury management, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Much to the chagrin of fantasy managers who locked him into lineups after the Pistons confirmed that he would be starting, Cunningham will end up sitting out Wednesday. Marcus Sasser will start in Cunningham's absence, while Malachi Flynn could take on an enlarged role as the Pistons' backup point guard.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Available and starting
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Cunningham (injury management) will play and start in Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Cunningham's status was up in the air Wednesday as he continues to nurse a lingering knee injury. While he's gotten the green light to face the Hawks, it's possible Cunningham doesn't see the minutes load he's been handed the past two games (36.5 mpg) and ends up around the 28-to-32 minute mark.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: May rest again
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Cunningham is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to left knee injury management.
Cunningham has scored at least 30 points in three straight games, but he may take a seat again to rest a knee injury that's bothered him during the second-half schedule. Marcus Sasser (illness) is also questionable, so Jaden Ivey may be in store for heavy usage if the other two guards are sidelined.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Efficient effort vs. Memphis
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Cunningham ended Monday's 110-108 loss to Memphis with 36 points (13-22 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes.
Cunningham's 36 points Monday marked the third game in a row that the 2021 No. 1 overall pick has scored 30 points or more. His shooting efficiency Monday was the first time since March 9 that Cunningham shot 50.0 percent or better from the field. Since the All-Star break, Cunnigham is averaging 24.4 points on 45.5 percent shooting (including 39.6 percent from three on 6.2 3PA/G), 4.9 rebounds and 7.6 assists over 32.1 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Available Monday
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Cunningham (knee injury management) will play Monday versus Memphis.
Cunningham will suit up for a third consecutive contest despite his left knee continuing to be monitored. The 22-year-old is coming off back-to-back games with 30-plus points, although he was limited to just 16 points (6-14 FG) in a Dec. 6 loss to the Grizzlies.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Questionable for Monday
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Cunningham is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to left knee injury management.
Cunningham has been in and out of the lineup recently as he continues to nurse a lingering knee issue, and he finds himself on the injury report once again ahead of Monday's contest. Malachi Flynn could be in line for an increased role if Cunningham is unable to suit up.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Game-high 33 points vs. Washington
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Cunningham provided 33 points (13-33 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 96-87 win over Washington.
Cunningham was questionable for Friday's game due to left knee injury management, but he was able to suit up and led both teams in scoring. His 33 points came on 39.4 percent shooting, but each one of those points were needed as the Pistons were held to 37 points in the second half. Cunningham has now scored 30-plus points in each of his last two games and is averaging 22.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists over 31.6 minutes per game in March.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Available for Friday's game
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Cunningham (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Cunningham participated in Friday's morning shootaround and has officially been cleared to suit up for a second consecutive matchup. He played 29 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Minnesota and will likely be able to handle a sizable workload once again Friday.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Present for shootaround
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Cunningham (knee), who is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards, participated in the Pistons' morning shootaround, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Cunningham returned from a two-game absence Wednesday against Minnesota and tallied 32 points, two assists, a rebound and a steal in 29 minutes. While he's still dealing with a knee issue ahead of Friday's matchup, it was encouraging to see him participate in the team's shootaround.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Iffy against Washington
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Cunningham (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Cunningham continues to pop up on Detroit's injury report due to left knee injury management. Jaden Ivey (knee) is also questionable, so if both of Detroit's usual starting guards are unavailable, Marcus Sasser could be in store for a leading role.
