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The Detroit Pistons were crushed with bad news on the Cade Cunningham front.
Heading into their Wednesday, March 19, matchup against the Washington Wizards, the Pistons found out the true diagnosis for Cunningham after initially listing him out due to a back contusion.
It turns out that Cunningham will be missing much more than just the Pistons-Wizards matchup on Thursday.
Cade Cunningham Lands Unfortunate Injury Diagnosis
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| PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 09: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 09, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) |
via Shams Charania, ESPN: Just in: Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time, sources tell ESPN.
So far, the Pistons don’t have any updates on an actual timeline.
But with the initial news hit, it surely worries NBA fans–specifically those who root for the Pistons–as Cunningham’s MVP-caliber seasons hit a massive obstacle.
NBA World Reacts to Pistons’ Crushing Cade Cunningham News
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| DALLAS, TEXAS – DECEMBER 18: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during the second half of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on December 18, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Gunnar Word/Getty Images) |
Shams on Cade Cunningham collapsed lung:
“He’s expected to miss an extended period of time. The Pistons are not quite sure how long it will be. Could be weeks. There is optimism he could be back for the playoffs”
Seanhalfcourt on X: ……. Oh no
Brandon Dent, Woodward Sports: Heartbreaking news #Pistons Cade Cunningham will miss an EXTENDED amount of time due to a collapsed lung
Bovada on X: 😱 wishing Cade a full speedy recovery 🙏
Big_business_ on X: Wow man, speedy recovery Cade
Jay Knicky on X: Omg…get well soon Cade. That’s mad scary!
Cunningham suffered his injury after seeing the court for just five minutes in Washington DC on March 17.
He left the game with six points, two rebounds, and one steal. Despite the early exit from the All-Star guard, the Pistons took care of business with a 130-117 victory.
After the game, the Pistons were happy to see their team was able to step up in the absence of Cunningham, but the follow-up update is surely going to sting.
Omari Sankofa, Detroit Free Press: Oh man. Rough news for Cade and the team
Big Sarge Sportz on X: Tough break…Prayers for Cade…
Sleeper Hoops on X: Brutal blow to the Pistons man. Rest up Cade ❤️
Brady_Fred on X: Beyond his long-term health, Cade will miss out on all the awards now. Four games short. Sucks.
Where Do The Pistons Go From Here?
The next-man-up mentality is strong in Detroit.
But there’s no sugarcoating the fact that this is a major blow for a team that’s been thriving all season long.
Cunningham led the Pistons to a 49-19 record this season. They hold a 3.5-game lead over the Boston Celtics as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Pistons will more than likely get a top-six spot in the NBA Playoffs, but the aftereffects of the Cunningham setback could put the top seed in danger.
Detroit will return to the court on Thursday night for another round with the Wizards. They’ll close out the back-to-back at home against the Golden State Warriors on Friday.
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