Pistons' Cunningham Out at Least Another Week

All-Star guard recovering from collapsed lung

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:41am

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Cade Cunningham, the star guard for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, will be sidelined for at least another week as he continues to recover from a collapsed left lung. The 24-year-old All-Star has been out since suffering the injury in a game earlier this month.

Why it matters

Cunningham's absence is a significant blow to the Pistons, who have been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season and are currently atop the Eastern Conference standings. The team will need to find a way to stay competitive without their best player as he recovers from the serious lung injury.

The details

Cunningham, the first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, collapsed on the court during a game on April 1st after experiencing shortness of breath. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where doctors determined he had suffered a collapsed left lung. The Pistons have not provided a specific timeline for his return, but have said he will be out for at least another week as he continues treatment and rehabilitation.

  • Cunningham suffered the collapsed lung injury on April 1st.
  • He has been sidelined since the April 1st incident.

The players

Cade Cunningham

The 24-year-old All-Star guard for the Detroit Pistons, who was the first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

Detroit Pistons

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

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What’s next

The Pistons have not provided a specific timeline for Cunningham's return, but have said he will be re-evaluated in one week to determine if he can resume basketball activities.

The takeaway

Cunningham's injury is a major setback for the Pistons, who have been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season. The team will need to find a way to stay competitive without their star player as he recovers from the serious lung injury.