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19 de março de 2026
Set for re-evaluation in two weeks
The Pistons confirmed Thursday that Cunningham has been diagnosed with a left lung pneumothorax and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
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Cunningham exited in the first quarter of Tuesday's win over the Wizards due to what the Pistons initially believed was a back spasm, but further testing on the two-time All-Star revealed a lung issue. Though the Pistons will see where Cunningham is at on the health front in two weeks before updating his availability for the remainder of the season, Shams Charania of ESPN reported earlier Thursday that Detroit is more optimistic that the 24-year-old will be available for the start of the playoffs, which begin April 18. In the meantime, Daniss Jenkins is expected to replace Cunningham in the starting five, while supporting players such as Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Caris LeVert and Marcus Sasser could take on larger roles.
19 de março de 2026
Diagnosed with collapsed lung
Cunningham has been diagnosed with a mild collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Thursday. The Pistons announced Cunningham will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Análise
Cunningham left Tuesday's win over Washington due to back spasms and didn't practice Wednesday before being ruled out for Thursday's rematch against the Wizards. However, it appears the MVP candidate's injury was much worse than previously expected. With no guarantee he'll play again this season, the Pistons, who currently hold the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, will need all hands on deck to replace Cunningham's production. Daniss Jenkins figures to stick in the starting lineup moving forward, while Ausar Thompson, Caris LeVert, Marcus Sasser and Tobias Harris are also candidates for increased usage. With only 61 regular-season appearances thus far, Cunningham is at risk of being ineligible for season-long awards. While no concrete timetable was provided, Charania said the team is looking at a multi-week absence for Cunningham and has optimism he could be available for a postseason run.
18 de março de 2026
Ruled out for Thursday
Cunningham is out for Thursday's game versus the Wizards with a left back contusion.
Análise
Cunningham left Tuesday's win over Washington due to what the Pistons had previously classified as back spasms. After he was unable to practice Wednesday, Cunningham will end up sitting out the rematch with Washington. It's worth noting Thursday is the front end of a back-to-back set for Detroit, so the team could be exercising caution with their franchise centerpiece by holding him out against a weaker opponent. The Pistons have typically turned to Daniss Jenkins to fill the void in the first unit in Cunningham's previous absences, with Jenkins averaging 14.8 points, 7.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 31.4 minutes per tilt across eight games as a starter this season.
18 de março de 2026
Sits out practice
Cunningham (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Análise
Cunningham exited in the first quarter of Tuesday's 130-117 win over the Wizards due to back spasms, and he's still bothered by the injury a day later. Until the Pistons release an official injury report ahead of Thursday's rematch with Washington, the two-time All-Star point guard can be tentatively deemed questionable for that contest.
17 de março de 2026
Leaves early with back issue
Cunningham has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against the Wizards due to back spasms. He finished with six points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal in five minutes.
Análise
Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press relays that Cunningham appeared to be a bit slow getting up after diving for the ball during the first quarter. Daniss Jenkins had been out of the rotation in the Pistons' previous game but could be in line for more minutes Tuesday while Cunningham is out for the rest of the night. Cunningham's injury doesn't appear to be a serious one, so he can be considered day-to-day until further notice.
15 de março de 2026
Continues rolling Sunday
Cunningham provided 33 points (12-24 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 119-108 loss to the Raptors.
Análise
The All-Star floor general reached the 30-point threshold for the first time since the Feb. 19 win over the Knicks. Cunnigham is on a remarkable stretch as a passer, dishing out at least eight dimes in eight consecutive games. During this period, Cunningham has averaged 21.3 points, 11.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 34.0 minutes per game.
14 de março de 2026
Sniffs triple-double in win
Cunningham contributed 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 15 assists, eight rebounds and three steals across 30 minutes in Friday's 126-110 win over the Grizzlies.
Análise
After scoring just eight points on six shots during Thursday's win over Philadelphia, Cunningham was a bit more aggressive hunting his shot, though he has totaled just 27 field-goal attempts over his last three outings. However, he excelled as a playmaker yet again, dishing out double-digit assists for a fourth consecutive contest. He led all players in assists while finishing second on the Pistons in both points and rebounds. Additionally, the star guard matched the game-high mark in steals.