Cade Cunningham out
Pistons star Cade Cunningham will miss the game against Minnesota after being diagnosed with a collapsed lung, a surprising and immediate medical absence (profootballnetwork.com).
In a March 19 team release the Detroit Pistons diagnosed Cunningham with a left‑lung pneumothorax and said he will be re‑evaluated in two weeks. (nba.com) Cunningham exited the March 17 game at Washington after an awkward collision while diving for a loose ball and left the contest in the first quarter. (profootballnetwork.com) Team and local reports say the club expects him to miss at least two weeks — a timeframe that would sideline him for a minimum of eight regular‑season games. (nba.com) This season Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 9.9 assists per game, figures that had put him squarely in MVP conversation before the injury. (nba.com) Medical coverage notes that recovery from a pneumothorax can range from a short conservative rest to four‑to‑six weeks or longer if intervention is required; the Pistons’ two‑week check from March 19 would fall on April 2, 2026 (two‑week inference based on the team timeline). (nytimes.com) Analysts and outlets say the diagnosis threatens Cunningham’s award candidacy and complicates Detroit’s bid for a top seed, shifting immediate focus from standings to monitoring his medical progress. (sports.yahoo.com)
