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Cade Cunningham Returns to Pistons Bench as Re-Evaluation Nears

An early-April medical check should clarify his timetable.

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Mar 17, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons Jalen Duren (0) gets set to shoot a free throw against the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Cunningham, sidelined by a left lung pneumothorax, sat with teammates Tuesday during Detroit’s 127-116 win over Toronto in his first game-night appearance since the March 17 injury.
  • The Pistons announced on March 19 that he would be re-evaluated after two weeks, putting the next formal update in early April with no official return date yet.
  • ClutchPoints reported Thursday that he will be re-evaluated in one week, a step that could keep a late-season return in play.
  • Detroit has gone 6-2 without its star, with Jalen Duren carrying a larger load, including 31 points on 12-of-13 shooting and nine rebounds against the Raptors.
  • Awards stakes remain in view, as NBA rules require 65 games for honors and Cunningham has 61, leaving him four short with the regular season winding down.