Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham is reportedly expected to miss an “extended period of time” after sustaining a collapsed lung, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
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
It’s unclear exactly when Cunningham sustained the injury, though he had to leave Tuesday’s game after falling to the floor trying to pick up a loose ball. Cunningham was originally diagnosed with back spasms when he left that game.
The former No. 1 overall pick is in the midst of another excellent season with the Pistons, and is averaging 24.5 points and 9.9 assists.
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