APRIL 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
CADE CUNNINGHAM #2 - POINT GUARD - DETROIT PISTONS
23.5 PPG •
7.2 RPG •
8.9 APG
23.5 PPG
7.2 RPG
8.9 APG
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The Cade Cunningham-Luka Doncic comparisons are evident, but can the Pistons turn into the Mavs of the East? Why can't the Pistons be like the Mavericks in a year or two? In Cunningham, Detroit has the most important building block.
Luka Doncic-led Mavericks beat Pistons 131-113 for 50th win
Luka Doncic had 26 points, 14 assists and eight assists to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 131-113 win over the Detroit PistonsAPRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not on injury report Cunningham (hip) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against Dallas.
Impact The rookie missed Sunday's win over the Pacers but was able to go through a full practices session Tuesday. He'll be back in the lineup Wednesday as the Pistons play their first of three remaining regular-season contests.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Practices Tuesday Cunningham (hip) practiced Tuesday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Impact Cunningham was sidelined Sunday after being limited to eight minutes Saturday, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. The rookie's status will become clearer when Detroit releases its official injury report for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dallas takes on Detroit, aims for 50th win this season
Dallas will look for its 50th win of the season when the Mavericks visit the Detroit PistonsAPRIL 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley vs. Cade Cunningham: The key stats to know in NBA Rookie of the Year race Here's how Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley and Cade Cunningham compare in both traditional and advanced stats.
APRIL 4, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Bey, Jackson lead Pistons past Pacers 121-117
Saddiq Bey scored 31 points and Fred Jackson had 19 to lead the sharpshooting Detroit Pistons past the Indiana Pacers 121-117APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unavailable Sunday Cunningham (hip) won't play Sunday against the Pacers, Lauren L. Williams of MLive.com reports.
Impact Cunningham was considered questionable with right hip soreness after being limited to eight minutes Saturday, and he won't take the court Sunday at Indiana. Cory Joseph (back) is also out for Detroit, leaving Killian Hayes and Frank Jackson as the likely starters in the backcourt.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Cunningham is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers due to right hip soreness.
Impact Cunningham was limited to just eight minutes in Friday's win over the Thunder due to his injury, and he'll continue to deal with a hip issue ahead of Sunday's matchup. If the rookie is held out, Frank Jackson and Rodney McGruder should see an uptick in playing time.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Indiana takes on Detroit, aims to stop 6-game skid
Indiana aims to break its six-game losing streak when the Indiana Pacers play DetroitAPRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited with back injury Coach Dwane Casey said after Friday's win over Oklahoma City that Cunningham is dealing with a back injury, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Cunningham saw decreased playing time Friday, as he totaled just two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in eight minutes on the court. While Casey didn't sound too concerned about the rookie's injury, his status for Sunday's game against Indiana hasn't yet been revealed.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hayes and Jackson muscle Pistons to 9-point win over Thunder
Killian Hayes scored a career-high 26 points and Frank Jackson also had 26 to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 110-101 victory over Oklahoma City in a matchup of teams near the bottom...APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thunder Gameday: Cade Cunningham Comes Back to Oklahoma After spending his lone college season at Oklahoma State University, Cade Cunningham will be in familiar territory against the Thunder.
APRIL 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Detroit plays Oklahoma City for non-conference matchup
Oklahoma City faces Detroit in out-of-conference playAPRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pops for 27 in win Cunningham chipped in 27 points (12-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists and four steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 102-94 victory over Philadelphia.
Impact The rookie continues to look good toward the end of his first NBA season, taking his game to another level. He's scored in double digits in 20 straight games, averaging 21.2 points, 6.3 assists, 5.9 boards, 1.5 threes and 1.1 steals over that stretch.
APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cade Cunningham vs. Philadelphia 76ers ' Detroit Pistons Highlights
APRIL 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Bey's late scoring surge helps Pistons top 76ers 102-94
Saddiq Bey scored 10 of his 20 points in the final 4:23 as the Detroit Pistons pulled away down the stretch and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 102-94APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Player grades: Cade Cunningham leads Pistons past Joel Embiid, Sixers Cade Cunningham had a big night as the Detroit Pistons knocked off Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers.
APRIL 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
When Did We Become Obsessed with Handing Out the NBA MVP Every Day? Plus, Why Cade Cunningham is Grant Hill 2.0 Giannis and Joel Embiid battled to the final whistle last night in a pivotal night for the NBA MVP trophy.
MARCH 30, 2022 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Pistons take on the 76ers on 3-game skid
Detroit will try to end its three-game losing streak when the Detroit Pistons take on PhiladelphiaMARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matches career-high 34 points Cunningham posted 34 points (13-24 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, six assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 130-123 loss to the Nets.
Impact Cunningham wasn't slowed down by the near-full-strength Nets, and the rookie was able to match his career-high 34 points while getting his teammates involved, playing good defense and keeping his turnovers (four) relatively low. Tuesday's performance marked his 10th straight game with at least six assists and 17 points, as he's gotten much more comfortable down the stretch.
MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Pistons' Cade Cunningham's big fourth not enough vs. Kevin Durant, Nets, 130-123 Cade Cunningham tied his career-high with 34 points, 29 in the second half, but the Detroit Pistons allowed 41 by Kevin Durant in the loss T...
MARCH 30, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Durant scores 41, Nets rally past Pistons 130-123
Kevin Durant scored 41 points and the Brooklyn Nets rallied past the Detroit Pistons 130-123MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cade Cunningham Should Be Rookie Of The Year The NBA season is winding down, which means awards season is upon us — that should be very relevant for one Piston in particular.
MARCH 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cavaliers beat Magic 107-101, lose Mobley to sprained ankle
Darius Garland had 25 points and 12 assists, leading Cleveland to a 107-101 victory over the Orlando Magic in a game in which the Cavaliers lost rookie big man Evan Mobley to a spr...MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
