Pistons must be careful with Cade Cunningham amidst league-wide injury spree

The Pistons can't keep asking Cade Cunningham to play such huge minutes.

By Swoosh Shrestha · Piston Powered

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:12 AM

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Swoosh Shrestha argues the Detroit Pistons must carefully manage Cade Cunningham's playing time to prevent potential injuries.
Cunningham logged 38 minutes, scoring 30 points with seven assists during Detroit's 97-point performance against Charlotte.
Detroit is dealing with injuries to key rotation players, including Jalen Duren and Isaiah Joe.

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Writer Swoosh Shrestha argues that the Detroit Pistons must manage Cade Cunningham's minutes carefully to prevent injury amid a wave of early-season ailments across the NBA. Cunningham played 38 minutes and scored 30 points alongside seven assists in a 97-point showing against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, carrying a heavy burden due to an ineffective team offense.

The Pistons have faced their own injury challenges, with Jalen Duren sidelined by a hamstring injury and Isaiah Joe out with a hip contusion. Shrestha warns that relying excessively on Cunningham risks his health, noting a minor knee bump with Brandon Miller during the Hornets game.

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