Cade Cunningham Out Indefinitely After Collapsed Lung
Detroit star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a left pneumothorax (collapsed lung) and will be reevaluated in two weeks, signaling an extended absence. The Pistons confirmed the diagnosis after Shams Charania first reported the issue, with speculation that return timing could mirror CJ McCollum’s 2021-22 recovery but remaining unclear. Detroit, holding a solid lead in the East, can survive the regular season without him, but missing games could jeopardize 65-game eligibility for awards and will push more responsibility to guards like Marcus Sasser, Daniss Jenkins, and Caris LeVert as the team pursues a deep playoff run.
