Pistons PG Cade Cunningham has missed only three games this season, which fell between November 12 and 17. Cunningham has been downgraded to questionable with a wrist injury for tonight’s Bulls-Pistons matchup with a 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff.
As of 5:45 p.m. ET, there is no update on Cunningham's status, meaning he will be a game-time decision.
The All-Star guard leads Detroit in points, assists, and steals per game, leaving a clear void if he’s absent. What’s the latest Cade Cunningham injury update? How does his status impact PrizePicks NBA projections?
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Cade Cunningham Injury Update vs. Bulls Tonight
Cade Cunningham looks like a game-time decision vs. the Bulls with his wrist injury, as he remains questionable to play according to the latest update from coach J.B. Bickerstaff. He comes off Monday’s full appearance with 29 minutes, recording 29 points and 13 assists.
PrizePicks projections have the star guard in line for 27.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists for tonight’s meeting with the Bulls, despite his questionable tag.
The former Oklahoma State Cowboy enjoyed a breakout 2024-25 season, earning his first All-Star honors thanks to 26.1 points per game (PPG), 6.1 rebounds per game (RPG), and 9.1 assists per game (APG). He’s kept up the excellent production, racking up 26.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG, and 9.7 APG this season.
Similar to last year, Cunningham leads the Pistons with a 31.4% usage rate, via FantasyLabs. He’s atop the team with 20.0 field goals attempted per contest, and Detroit C Jalen Duren carries the second-highest mark with 11.0 shots per game, and he will be absent tonight (ankle).
If the Pistons’ lead guard is out, a ton of field goal attempts will be available. Who could benefit from a potential Cunningham absence?
Pistons Impact if Cunningham is Out vs. Bulls
When Cunningham was out for three games in November, Detroit SF Duncan Robinson averaged 17.0 points per game in the split. For context, he averages 11.5 PPG with a 14.6% usage rate on the season.
With the Pistons’ star guard off the floor, Robinson’s usage rate jumps to 17.1%. He also totaled 12.3 shots per game when Cunningham was out, an increase from 9.0 attempted field goals per contest on the season.
Furthermore, most of Robinson’s success comes from the 3-point line with a team-high 7.2 shots from deep per game. The Bulls give up 14.0 made triples (23rd), 38.1 shots from beyond the arc per game (22nd), and a 3-point percentage of 36.7% (21st).
Detroit rookie G Daniss Jenkins is another name to watch, as he posted 21.0 PPG during Cunningham’s three-game absence. Plus, the former St. John’s guard has totaled 18.5 PPG over his previous two appearances.
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Cade Cunningham vs. Bulls Projections, Picks
Here’s the latest projections for Cunningham’s duel with the Bulls on Wednesday, via PrizePicks.
- 27.5 Points
- 44 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- 6 Rebounds
- 10 Assists
- 53 Points Fantasy Score
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Cunningham is questionable to make play in his 23rd consecutive game on Wednesday vs. the Bulls. But if he is a late scratch, Duncan Robinson and Daniss Jenkins are two Pistons with proven increased usage when Cunningham is off the court.
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