The Detroit Pistons (57-22) have already locked up the top seed in the Eastern Conference, but are looking to get healthy before the NBA Playoffs get underway.
The Pistons have been without All-Star PG Cade Cunningham since March 17, but Cunningham is expected to make his return from a collapsed lung on Wednesday night.
Currently, there's no indication of a minutes restriction, though he may be eased into action, especially as 20.5-point favorites vs. the Bucks. He's projected for just 15.5 points on PrizePicks tonight — 9 points less than his season average.
Will Cunningham be able to suit up and play normal minutes when the Pistons host the Milwaukee Bucks at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday?
Let’s take a look at the latest Cade Cunningham injury update for Wednesday vs. the Bucks. Make your picks on Cade Cunningham's return on PrizePicks tonight to earn real money if you're right.
Cade Cunningham Injury Update vs. Bucks Tonight
According to ESPN’s Vince Goodwill, Pistons star PG Cade Cunningham will make his return tonight for Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Cunningham has been sidelined since March 17 due to a collapsed lung.
Cunningham was seen participating in the team’s shootaround on Wednesday morning.
Cunningham has missed the last 11 games as a result of the injury. It was originally expected that Cunningham would be sidelined for the rest of the regular season, and was a question mark when the playoffs got underway — now he'll have some games to ramp up to playoff shape.
The Pistons had listed Cunningham as doubtful for the last few games, but have listed the star guard as questionable for Wednesday’s contest.
Detroit did put together an 8-3 record without Cunningham in the lineup and was able to clinch home-court advantage throughout the postseason.
What to Expect from Cade Cunningham In His Return
While Cunningham is expected to return on Wednesday, it is important to temper expectations when it comes to the star guard’s production.
Cunningham hasn’t played since March 17 vs. the Wizards when he initially suffered a collapsed lung. On a nightly basis, the Pistons' PG was logging 34.4 minutes per contest, which was the second-highest rate of his NBA career.
It’s unclear what Cunningham’s workload will look like in his return, but it’s safe to assume that the former No. 1 overall pick will likely be on a minutes restriction against the Bucks. When healthy, Cunningham leads the team with a usage rate of 31.4%, per Add More Funds.
There's no official word as of writing, but a minutes limit is the expectation based on his PrizePicks projections tonight, far lower than his season averages: 15.5 points (24.5 PPG), 26.5 PRA (40.0 PRA per game), 3.5 rebounds (5.6 RPG), and 7 assists (9.9 APG).
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Cunningham has been a playmaker in every way for Detroit throughout the 2025-26 season, and may have been a dark horse for NBA MVP if it wasn’t for the injury.
According to databallr, Cunningham registered 30.2 true shot attempts per 100 possessions (ranking in the 92nd percentile), while also dishing out 24.7 potential assists per 100 possessions (99th percentile) this season.
In 61 games, Cunningham has averaged 24.5 points, 9.9 assists, and 5.6 rebounds, while shooting 34.6% from three.
It will likely take time for Cunningham to ramp up to his usual production, but it’s massive for the Pistons to get him back into the lineup before the playoffs begin.
Cade Cunningham Stats, Projections vs. Bucks Tonight
Here are the most popular Cade Cunningham player projections for Bucks vs. Pistons tonight, via PrizePicks.
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- 15.5 Points
- 26.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- 22.5 Pts + Asts
- 10.5 Rebs + Asts
- 7.5 Assists
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It’s looking very likely that Pistons PG Cade Cunningham will make his return to the court for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.
While Cunningham could make his long-awaited return, it’s possible that he’ll be on a minutes restriction in his first game back from a collapsed lung.
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