CADE CUNNINGHAM NEWS

Good to go against Portland Cunningham (knee) is available for Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Cunningham has been upgraded from probable to available Thursday after missing Detroit's previous contest with a left knee injury. Cunningham should start alongside Jaden Ivey in the backcourt against Portland.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Thursday Cunningham (knee) is probable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Cunningham sat out Wednesday's game against the Kings due to left knee injury management, but he'll likely be able to return to action for the second half of the back-to-back set. Over his last four appearances, he's averaged 18.3 points, 9.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 32.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Sacramento Cunningham (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Kings, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cunningham has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to left knee injury management on the first leg of Detroit's back-to-back. Jaden Ivey and Killian Hayes will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Cunningham's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Portland.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Cunningham is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings due to left knee injury management.

Impact Wednesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, with the Pistons slated to face Portland on Thursday. It's very possible that the Pistons are planning to sit Cunningham in one of these games as a precaution. If that happens, Jaden Ivey figures to have the ball in his hands a lot more.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced performance in defeat Cunningham registered 18 points (6-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 loss to the Magic.

Impact Cunningham entered Sunday's contest on the injury report with a knee injury, but took the court while leading all Pistons players in assists and steals to go along with a handful of rebounds and a team-high-tying point total in a losing effort. Cunningham has recorded at least 15 points and seven assists in four straight appearances, tallying 15 or more points along with at least five rebounds and five assists in 12 contests.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Cunningham (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Magic.

Impact Cunningham has shaken off a probable tag and will suit up for a third straight contest. He's played at least 30 minutes in back-to-back games, averaging 17.5 points, 9.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals during that stretch, so he should be full go versus Orlando.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Cunningham (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Impact Cunningham again carries a probable designation into Sunday's matchup, as he's been tagged as probable ahead of Detroit's last two games. He's logged 30-plus minutes in back-to-back contests, so the expectation is that the Oklahoma State product will be a full go come Sunday.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double against Clippers Cunningham amassed 16 points (7-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 136-125 loss to the Clippers.

Impact It's the ninth double-double of the season for Cunningham, putting him one short of the career-high 10 he set as a rookie in 2021-22. The 22-year-old guard missed most of January with a knee strain, but he's played more than 30 minutes in all three contests since his return, averaging 18.3 points, 10.0 assists, 3.0 boards, 1.7 threes and 1.0 steals while shooting 50.0 percent (5-for-10) from beyond the arc.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Cunningham (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact As expected, Cunningham has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a second straight contest. Since returning from a multi-week absence, the point guard has made two appearances. He's played at least 31 minutes in each of those contests, totaling 39 points, 19 assists, six rebounds, two steals and a block.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Friday Cunningham (left knee injury management) is probable for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Cunningham has looked great since getting back from the knee injury, and it looks like managers can plan on having him available with his usual workload Friday night. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Friday's tip.

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Goes for 19 points Wednesday Cunningham posted 19 points (8-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 128-121 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Cunningham scored 20 points in his return to the hardwood on Jan. 27 against the Wizards, didn't play in the second half of a back-to-back set against Oklahoma City, and delivered another showing here. He probably needs a few more games to shake off the rust and post the numbers he was delivering in late December, as he closed 2023 averaging 31.4 points per game over his last seven December contests. Still, even if that's not the case, he'll remain a key cog for the Pistons offensively as long as he stays healthy.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Wednesday Cunningham (knee) will be available to play Wednesday against the Cavs.

Impact Cunningham sat out the second leg of a back-to-back Sunday, but he'll be back in action for Wednesday's game and should see his usual minutes. Expect Killian Hayes to return to the second unit and fewer minutes for Alec Burks.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Wednesday Cunningham is listed as probable to play Wednesday versus Cleveland.

Impact Cunningham continues to have the workload of his left knee strictly monitored, but he's trending in the right direction to suit up Wednesday. Cunningham was expected to play in Sunday's win over the Thunder prior to being a game-time scratch, so his status will need to be monitored.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Tuesday Cunningham (knee) practiced Tuesday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact The extent of the practice remains unclear, but this is an encouraging sign for the point guard, who's been downgraded from probable to out in two of Detroit's last three games. The Pistons will presumably continue to be cautious, so fantasy managers should be weary, but it looks like Cunningham is trending toward returning to action Wednesday in Cleveland.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Sunday Cunningham won't play Sunday against the Thunder due to left knee injury management, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cunningham returned to action Saturday following an eight-game absence due to a knee strain, posting 20 points and 12 assists in 35 minutes during a loss to Washington. He was given a probable designation for the second half of a back-to-back set Sunday and was listed in the starting lineup against the Thunder, but he's a late scratch just minutes before tipoff. Killian Hayes will start Sunday in Cunningham's absence, while the latter's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Cleveland.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Cunningham (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder and will start, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Cunningham made his return Saturday following an eight-game absence due to a knee strain, posting 20 points (7-17) and 12 assists in 35 minutes during a 118-104 loss to the Wizards. As expected, he's been upgraded from probable to available for the second half of Detroit's back-to-back set and should handle his usual workload.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Cunningham is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder due to left knee injury management.

Impact After playing 35 minutes and logging a 20-point, 12-assist double-double during the Pistons 118-104 loss to the Wizards on Saturday, Cunningham could be given a rest day Sunday. While he's still trending toward playing, fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to the team's 2:00 pm ET tipoff.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Washington Cunningham (knee) is available and in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Cunningham has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday after missing the previous eight games with a left knee strain. Cunningham will replace Killian Hayes in the starting five against Washington.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable for Saturday Cunningham (knee) is probable for Saturday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Cunningham was initially listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup versus the Hornets, suggesting he was on track to return following a seven-game absence. However, he was downgraded to questionable following the team's morning shootaround and ended up missing an eighth straight game, as coach Monty Williams said he wanted the point guard to get more practice time and conditioning in before returning to game action. Given what happened Wednesday, fantasy managers should proceed with more caution than they usually do with probable tags, but Cunningham should be back soon.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Cunningham (knee) will remain on the sidelines for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Monty Williams said that he wants Cunningham to get in some more practice time and conditioning before he returns, so while he's close, Wednesday will mark his eighth straight game on the sidelines due to the knee injury. Expect Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser to continue to pick up the slack in his absence.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Cunningham (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Cunningham was initially listed as probable, suggesting he was on track to return from a seven-game absence due to a left knee strain. However, he's been downgraded to questionable following Detroit's morning shootaround, so fantasy managers will likely have to wait until pregame warmups to hear official work on his availability. If Cunningham remains sidelined, Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser should continue to see increased playing time, but Monte Morris (quad) is expected to make his season debut and could see double-digit minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons G Cade Cunningham (knee) expected to return vs. Hornets Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is expected to play against the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday after missing the past seven g...

JANUARY 24 • KANSASCITY.COM

Listed as probable for Wednesday Cunningham (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Cunningham is expected to return to action Wednesday following a seven-game absence due to a left knee strain. Given the layoff, it's safe to presume Cunningham will be monitored in his first game back, but he should still see plenty of usage. The third-year guard has been inefficient at times this season, but he's still averaging 22.8 points, 7.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 34.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Cunningham (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Cunningham was doubtful for Monday's matchup, so it isn't very surprising that he'll be sidelined for a seventh consecutive game due to a left knee strain. However, he recently resumed basketball activities, and it's encouraging that the Pistons initially deemed him doubtful rather than immediately ruling him out. Cunningham's next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against the Hornets.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to doubtful Cunningham (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Cunningham will likely miss a seventh straight game due to a left knee strain, but he recently resumed basketball activities and is nearing a return to game action. Jaden Ivey should continue to see heavy usage Monday, while Cunningham is presumably targeting Wednesday's matchup versus Charlotte or Saturday's contest against Washington as potential return dates.

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