Cade Cunningham Injury Status Update for April 8th, 2026
The Pistons got some good news today — Cade Cunningham has been cleared and is officially available to play. Cade had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Pistons.
Cade Cunningham Season Averages
The Pistons get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 60 games, Cade is averaging 24.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.8 assists in 34.3 minutes per game.
| 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 13-5. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (114.4 vs 117.6), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 44-17 | 13-5 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.6 | 114.4 | -3.2 |
| Def Rating | 109.8 | 105.5 | -4.3 |
| Net Rating | 7.8 | 8.9 | +1.1 |
| PPG | 118.1 | 114.8 | -3.2 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Cade Cunningham Back
With Cade back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Daniss Jenkins, Paul Reed and Kevin Huerter are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Cade again.
PPG: -10.4 | FGA: -7.9 | MPG: -18.6 | RPG: -2.1 | APG: -5.4
PPG: -5.5 | FGA: -3.7 | MPG: -8.5 | APG: -2.1
PPG: -5.3 | FGA: -3.5 | MPG: -7.0
Cade Cunningham Betting Trends
With Cade returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Pistons have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Cunningham) Ausar Thompson PTS UNDER: 37-18 (+16.6u, 11.0 / -112 avg. line) Jalen Duren AST UNDER: 25-14 (+11.1u, 1.9 / -103 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:
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Cade is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Pistons and the rest of the league.