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January 25, 2026
Big double-double in Sunday's win
Cunningham notched 29 points (13-22 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists, one block and three steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 139-116 win over the Kings.
Analysis
The fifth-year star has been managing some nagging injuries lately, but Cunningham wasn't slowed down Sunday, producing his 23rd double-double of the season -- fourth in the NBA -- and topping 20 points for the first time since Jan. 5. He's had to sit out three of the Pistons' last eight games, and Cunningham's averaged 16.6 points, 9.8 assists, 3.2 boards, 1.2 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 threes in the five contests he's been able to suit up for.
January 25, 2026
Good to go Sunday
Cunningham (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis
As expected, Cunningham will shed his probable tag due to right wrist injury management and suit up in his second consecutive contest. The star guard has struggled with efficiency of late, averaging 13.5 points, 9.5 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks while shooting just 30.0 percent from the field in 34.3 minutes per game over his last four appearances.
January 24, 2026
Probable to play Sunday
Cunningham is probable for Sunday's game against the Kings due to right wrist injury management.
Analysis
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.
January 23, 2026
Good to go Friday
Cunningham (hip/illness) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis
Cunningham was initially listed as questionable due to a left hip contusion and an illness, though he participated in Friday morning's shootaround and was upgraded to probable before ultimately being cleared to play. The star guard has appeared in six games so far this month, during which he has averaged 21.5 points, 10.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 steals in 34.2 minutes per game. He has shot just 36.3 percent from the field over that stretch.
January 23, 2026
Upgraded to probable
Cunningham (hip/illness) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis
Cunningham made it through morning shootaround without any setbacks and appears likely to return from a one-game absence. Assuming Cunningham is cleared to play ahead of Friday's 7 p.m. ET tipoff, Daniss Jenkins will likely shift back to the second unit after putting up 17 points in 27 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Pelicans.
January 23, 2026
Goes through shootaround Friday
Cunningham (hip/illness) remains listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets but took part in the Pistons' morning shootaround, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis
After missing Wednesday's game with an illness and a bruised left hip, Cunningham is trending in the right direction. Assuming he makes it through shootaround no worse for the wear, Cunningham should be cleared to start and handle a normal minutes load Friday.
January 22, 2026
Could return Friday
Cunningham (illness/hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis
Cunningham was held out of Wednesday's matchup due to an illness and bruised hip, but it's looking like he could return in time for Friday's matchup. The team should have a better idea of his availability following its morning shootaround Friday.
January 21, 2026
Won't play Wednesday
Cunningham (illness, hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in New Orleans
Analysis
Cunningham is dealing with both an illness and left hip contusion that will force him to the sidelines Wednesday, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets. Jaden Ivey, Daniss Jenkins and Marcus Sasser will try to pick up the slack with Cunningham unavailable Wednesday evening.
January 21, 2026
Questionable for Wednesday
Cunningham (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis
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.
January 20, 2026
Dishes out 14 assists
Cunningham delivered 16 points (4-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three rebounds, 14 assists, one steal and two blocks in 40 minutes during Monday's 104-103 win over the Celtics.
Analysis
Cunningham couldn't get his shot to fall Monday night, but he still managed to score in double figures by getting to the charity stripe with regularity. He was also a huge factor as a facilitator, resulting in his third double-double in his last four appearances. Cunningham has been no stranger to dishing out double-digit assists, as he's now done so 10 times since Dec. 6 (16 games).