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8. April 2026
Expected to play Wednesday
Cunningham (chest) is expected to play Wednesday against the Bucks, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com reports.
Analyse
After getting through shootaround without any setbacks, Cunningham continues to trend in the right direction. While listed as questionable on the injury report, he's likely going to be upgraded to probable or available shortly. However, even if he suits up, his minutes will likely be monitored closely.
8. April 2026
Present for shootaround
Cunningham (chest) was present for Wednesday's morning shootaround, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.
Analyse
This isn't anything to overreact to, but it's a good sign for Detroit to see Cunningham on the floor after a scary injury update a few weeks ago. He remains listed as questionable to face the Bucks on Wednesday, though he's likely to have restrictions if he's cleared to play.
7. April 2026
Listed as questionable
Cunningham (chest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analyse
With three games left in the regular season, Cunningham appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from a collapsed lung, with the superstar now considered day-to-day. If Cunningham does get the green light to suit up, it's likely that he'll have heavy restrictions right out of the gate.
6. April 2026
Won't play Monday
Cunningham (chest) is out for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analyse
Cunningham was upgraded to doubtful ahead of Monday's clash, which appears to be a sign he's headed in the right direction, but he's not quite ready to return to the floor yet. His next opportunity to do so will arrive Wednesday against the Bucks. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff noted in his pregame press conference Monday that he's hopeful Cunningham will be able to participate in at least one regular-season game before the playoffs, per Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News, so even if he can't go Wednesday, he'll still have an opportunity to play Friday against Charlotte and Sunday against Indiana.
6. April 2026
Doubtful for Monday
Cunningham (chest) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analyse
The doubtful tag can be viewed as an upgrade for Cunningham. On April 2, the Pistons announced he would be re-evaluated in one week, so he's due for another update shortly. However, Cunningham's return timetable remains murky until that happens.
2. April 2026
Re-evaluated in one week
Cunningham (chest) will be re-evaluated in one week, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports Thursday.
Analyse
Cunningham continues to make progress in his recovery from a collapsed lung, but that's the extent of the update. Based on previous reporting, the Pistons are hopeful Cunningham will be available for the playoffs, but a return at the very end of the regular season hasn't been ruled out yet.