Pistons Star Cade Cunningham Buys Minority Stake in Texas Rangers

The Arlington native returns to his hometown team as an owner.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers. Cunningham, who attended high school just miles from the Rangers' stadium, is looking to help bring the team back to success after their 2023 World Series win.

Why it matters

Cunningham's investment in the Rangers represents a homecoming for the young NBA star, who has not forgotten his roots in the Arlington community. The move also signals Cunningham's ambitions beyond just his playing career, as he looks to take on an ownership role with the team he grew up supporting.

The details

Cunningham, a two-time NBA All-Star, is averaging 25.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 9.6 assists per game this season for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons. The 24-year-old attended Bowie High School in Arlington for his freshman and sophomore years before transferring to Montverde Academy. Cunningham has remained connected to his hometown, returning in December 2025 to have his jersey retired at Bowie High.

  • Cunningham purchased the minority stake in the Texas Rangers in February 2026.
  • In December 2025, Cunningham returned to Arlington to have his high school jersey retired at Bowie High School.

The players

Cade Cunningham

A 24-year-old NBA star for the Detroit Pistons who has purchased a minority ownership stake in the Texas Rangers, the MLB team he grew up supporting in his hometown of Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers

A Major League Baseball team based in Arlington, Texas that won the World Series in 2023 but has struggled since then. Cunningham has now purchased a minority ownership stake in the team.

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What they’re saying

“Being from Arlington is something I am very proud of. I was here for two years, about seven years ago now. I was in this school, walking the halls, playing here. I just had a dream. I just wanted to be great. I wanted to help my family the best I could.”

— Cade Cunningham (ESPN)

What’s next

Cunningham will look to use his ownership stake and influence to help the Rangers return to contention after their 2023 World Series title. The team has struggled in the years since, and Cunningham's investment represents a homecoming and a chance to revive the franchise.

The takeaway

Cade Cunningham's purchase of a minority stake in the Texas Rangers represents a full-circle moment for the NBA star, who is using his success to invest in the team and community he grew up supporting. Cunningham's ambition extends beyond just his playing career, as he looks to take on an ownership role and help guide the Rangers back to prominence.