Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has suffered a collapsed lung and will miss at least two weeks with less than a month remaining in the NBA's regular season, the team announced Thursday. Cunningham was injured Tuesday night when he collided with Washington's Tre Johnson while diving for a loose ball during the first quarter of the Pistons' 130-117 victory over the Wizards. The Pistons said at the time that Cunningham was suffering back spasms. ESPN reports that the "collapse of Cunningham's lung is considered mild" and "there is some optimism that Cunningham will be back in time for the start of the playoffs." The Pistons, who currently have a 3.5-game lead over the Boston Celtics atop the Eastern Conference standings, wrap up their season April 12 against the Indiana Pacers.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 19, 2026 20:49 UTC