Cade Cunningham Injury Update: Will Pistons Star Play Tonight vs. Magic?

The Detroit Pistons have taken the 2025-26 NBA season by storm, stunning fans with the incredible play of Cade Cunningham and Co. With an impressive 60-22 record, the Pistons clinched the top spot in the Eastern Conference and are now getting ready to make their mark in the playoffs.

In the first round, they’ll square off against the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, and the key to their success is the presence of their star, Cunningham. Fortunately, the 24-year-old point guard is not on the injury list, and neither is anyone else on the roster, creating a wave of excitement among fans for what promises to be a thrilling playoff run.

Cunningham faced a tough battle earlier this season, dealing with a left lung pneumothorax (collapsed lung) after a game on March 17, 2026. While the point guard returned to action, he fell short of the NBA’s 65-game threshold required for award eligibility, leaving many fans heartbroken as hopes for an MVP award faded. But there’s a twist!

The league announced that Cunningham, alongside Luka Doncic, won in their Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge, granting them eligibility for all awards this season, including MVP and All-NBA honours. Mark your calendars—Game 1 of the playoff series tips off at 6:30 PM on April 19 at Little Caesars Arena.

Cade Cunningham Shares His Response to the NBA Honors Eligibility Decision

Cunningham has played in 64 games during the 2025-26 NBA regular season, averaging 23.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game. With impressive performances, including a stunning one-handed buzzer-beater, he has made a strong case for MVP candidacy. In a recent interview, Cunningham appreciated the NBA and NBPA for considering the extraordinary circumstances challenge and making him eligible for the NBA awards.

“It’s a blessing. I’m thankful to the NBA and NBPA for looking at my case and viewing it that way,” Cunningham said.