Pistons' Cade Cunningham sidelined at least another week with collapsed lung

All-Star guard will be re-evaluated in one week as he works to return to the court.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:28am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player in motion, broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the Pistons' team colors of teal and red, conceptually representing the void left by Cade Cunningham's injury.Cade Cunningham's absence due to a collapsed lung creates a fractured, geometric void in the Detroit Pistons' playoff push.Today in Detroit

Cade Cunningham, the star guard for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, will be sidelined for at least another week as he recovers from a collapsed left lung. The Pistons announced that Cunningham, who is averaging 24.5 points and 9.9 assists per game, will be re-evaluated in one week as he works to return to the court under the supervision of the team's medical staff.

Why it matters

Cunningham's injury is a significant setback for the Pistons, who have clinched the Central Division and are fighting to maintain their top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The team will need to continue winning without their All-Star guard in order to improve their chances of advancing in the postseason for the first time since 2008.

The details

Cunningham suffered the collapsed lung injury on March 19 during a game against the Washington Wizards. The Pistons have gone 7-2 since Cunningham's injury, but his absence means he will not reach the 65-game minimum to be eligible for NBA postseason awards.

  • Cunningham's injury was announced on March 19.
  • The Pistons gave an update on Cunningham's status on April 3, saying he will be re-evaluated in one week.

The players

Cade Cunningham

The star guard for the Detroit Pistons, who is averaging 24.5 points and 9.9 assists per game this season.

Detroit Pistons

The Eastern Conference-leading NBA team that Cade Cunningham plays for.

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What’s next

Cunningham will be re-evaluated in one week to determine if he can return to the court.

The takeaway

Cade Cunningham's injury is a significant setback for the Pistons, who are fighting for top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The team will need to continue winning without their star guard, who will not be eligible for postseason awards due to the 65-game minimum requirement.