The anticipated return of Cade Cunningham took place for the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, April 8.
A little under one month since suffering a collapsed lung against the Washington Wizards on March 17, Cunningham managed to heal up and suit up for the second game of the Pistons’ final week before the playoffs.
In Detroit, Michigan, the Pistons battled against the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks. Cunningham was cleared for action after being listed as questionable. As expected, the veteran guard got the start.
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 01: Cade Cunningham #2 and Marcus Sasser #25 of the Detroit Pistons slap hands during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at Little Caesars Arena on January 01, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
The Pistons defeated the Bucks 137-111. They advanced to 58-22 on the year.
JB Bickerstaff Addresses Cunningham’s Return To Action
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 05: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons plays against the New York Knicks at Little Caesars Arena on January 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees. By downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
via Omari Sankofa, Detroit Free Press: JB on Cade and Stew returning: “It was good having not played as long as itâs been for those guys to come out and get an opportunity to get some minutes, get up and down. Thereâs no way to replicate NBA basketball other than playing NBA basketball.”
Cunningham checked in for 26 minutes.
The veteran guard shot 6-11 from the field, splitting his two three-point attempts. He finished the game with 13 points. Cunningham racked up a double-double with 10 assists, while adding one steal, one block, and five rebounds.
The Plan Going Forward
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – OCTOBER 30: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons handles the ball while being defended by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on October 30, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
When it comes to the plan for Cunningham going forward, JB Bickerstaff stated that everything will be determined purely on feel.
Cunningham will have to see how his body reacts to playing in his first NBA action. It’s been weeks since recovering from a severe setback.
The Pistons will be on the court again on Friday, April 10, to face the Charlotte Hornets. It can be assumed that Cunningham’s status is up in the air as of now.
After the matchup against the Hornets, the Pistons will take on the Indiana Pacers on the road on April 12. That game marks the regular-season finale. From then on, the Pistons will be in playoff mode as the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed.
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