Cade Cunningham Questionable for Monday with Hip Issue; Pistons Star Continues Growth

Cade Cunningham (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers. In his third season, Cunningham showed significant growth, achieving career highs of 22.7 points and 7.5 assists per game, along with improved shooting splits of 44.9/35.5/86.9. This marked a strong bounce-back after missing most of the 2022-23 season due to a shin injury. Although mostly healthy in 2023-24, he was shut down in early April with left knee tendinopathy. Despite his individual improvements, he has yet to crack the top 50 in eight-category fantasy leagues. As the 2021 No. 1 overall pick, Cunningham remains the offensive focal point for the Pistons, who have bolstered their roster with Ron Holland, Tobias Harris, Malik Beasley, and Tim Hardaway. As a rookie, he earned All-Rookie First Team honors, averaging 21.1 points, 6.5 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.1 steals over his last 20 games, showcasing a well-rounded stat profile from Oklahoma State.