Cade Cunningham Injury Status Update for April 6th, 2026
Cade Cunningham of the Pistons has been ruled out and will not play today. Cade was previously listed as Doubtful before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 17th game Cade has missed this season.
Cade Cunningham Season Averages
Cade's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pistons rotation. Across 60 games this season, he's averaging 24.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game while playing 34.3 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.3 | 24.6 | 5.6 | 9.8 | 18.9 |
Pistons Performance With & Without Cade Cunningham
The numbers tell a clear story about Cade's value to the Pistons. With Cade in the lineup this season, the team is 44-17. Without him, they've gone 13-4. The Pistons's net rating is 2.5 points better per 100 possessions when Cade plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (115.0 vs 117.6), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 44-17 | 13-4 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.6 | 115.0 | -2.6 |
| Def Rating | 109.8 | 104.8 | -5.1 |
| Net Rating | 7.8 | 10.3 | +2.5 |
| PPG | 118.1 | 115.3 | -2.8 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Cade Cunningham?
When Cade sits, other Pistons players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Daniss Jenkins, Paul Reed and Kevin Huerter stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Cade has been out this season, Daniss Jenkins has averaged 10.4 more points per game, 8.1 additional field goal attempts, 18.6 extra minutes, 2.2 more rebounds and 5.5 more assists.
PPG: +10.4 | FGA: +8.1 | MPG: +18.6 | RPG: +2.2 | APG: +5.5
When Cade has been out this season, Paul Reed has averaged 5.7 more points per game, 3.8 additional field goal attempts, 8.6 extra minutes and 2.1 more assists.
PPG: +5.7 | FGA: +3.8 | MPG: +8.6 | APG: +2.1
When Cade has been out this season, Kevin Huerter has averaged 4.6 more points per game and 6.2 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.6 | MPG: +6.2
Cade Cunningham Betting Trends
For bettors, Cade's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Pistons's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Cade has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Cunningham) Ausar Thompson PTS UNDER: 10-2 (+7.9u, 10.6 / -111 avg. line) Pistons ATS: 12-4 (+7.7u, -3.6 / -110 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Cade Cunningham's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pistons @ Magic - April 6, 2026 Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (Out) Tobias Harris (Out) Orlando Magic: Franz Wagner (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Cade's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Pistons.