Pistons star Cade Cunningham reportedly expected to miss 'extended period of time' with collapsed lung
Cade Cunningham had to leave Tuesday's game after hitting the floor while going after a loose ball.
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. This story will be updated.