The East-leading Detroit Pistons received a difficult health update on Thursday regarding their superstar MVP candidate, Cade Cunningham.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and will miss an extended period.
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. pic.twitter.com/JIHABIIOY5
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 19, 2026
Entering Thursday, the Pistons held a 3.5-game lead over the Boston Celtics atop the Eastern Conference.
Cunningham has been marvelous all season long for Detroit, averaging 24.5 points, 9.9 assists and 5.6 rebounds in 61 games.
Here's to a full and speedy recovery for Cade!
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