Summary
Cade Cunningham, a player for the Detroit Pistons, has a lung injury and might return by mid-April. The team hopes he can play in the NBA playoffs, but he needs more time to recover.
Key Facts
- Cade Cunningham is recovering from a mild collapsed lung, also known as left lung pneumothorax.
- He began light physical activity at the team's facility.
- The Pistons have ruled him out for at least two weeks, potentially missing eight games.
- Cunningham's injury happened during a game against the Washington Wizards on March 17.
- Before the injury, Cunningham was averaging 24.5 points, 9.9 assists, and 5.6 rebounds.
- He needs to play at least five more games to qualify for NBA postseason awards.
- His injury has sparked a debate about the NBA’s 65-game rule for award eligibility.
