Cade Cunningham Injury Status Update for March 18th, 2026
Cade Cunningham of the Pistons has been ruled out and will not play today. Cade was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 9th game Cade has missed this season.
Cade Cunningham Season Averages
Cade's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pistons rotation. Across 56 games this season, he's averaging 25.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game while playing 35.2 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.2 | 25.2 | 5.7 | 9.8 | 19.6 |
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 39-16. Without him, they've gone 5-2. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (112.0 vs 116.5), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 39-16 | 5-2 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.5 | 112.0 | -4.5 |
| Def Rating | 109.6 | 104.5 | -5.0 |
| Net Rating | 7.0 | 7.5 | +0.5 |
| PPG | 117.2 | 111.7 | -5.5 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Cade Cunningham?
When Cade sits, other Pistons players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Daniss Jenkins, Javonte Green and Paul Reed stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Cade has been out this season, Daniss Jenkins has averaged 8.3 more points per game, 7.4 additional field goal attempts, 16.5 extra minutes and 6.2 more assists.
PPG: +8.3 | FGA: +7.4 | MPG: +16.5 | APG: +6.2
When Cade has been out this season, Javonte Green has averaged 5.4 more points per game, 3.2 additional field goal attempts and 9.6 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.4 | FGA: +3.2 | MPG: +9.6
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) Ronald Holland II PRA UNDER: 5-0 (+5.0u, 20.1 / -116 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 @ Wizards - March 19, 2026 Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (Out) Washington Wizards: Bilal Coulibaly (Out) Alex Sarr (Out) Trae Young (Out) Anthony Davis (Out) D'Angelo Russell (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.