Cade Cunningham Expected To Return From Collapsed Lung Before Playoffs

Center Isaiah Stewart, out since March 15 with a left calf strain, was also elevated to doubtful before being ruled out Monday. Both of them are progressing. They are doing more and more each day, said Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff. With both of these things, it is always about how you respond the next day. I don't want to jump out there and say anything, but so far, so good. They are taking steps in the right direction. Bickerstaff expressed optimism that both Cunningham and Stewart will return before the postseason opens. The Detroit Pistons have three regular season games remaining. Detroit has proven resilient during Cunningham's absence, clinching the No. 1 overall seed in the Eastern Conference with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The Pistons remain the most dominant team in the East despite losing their primary offensive engine. Before the injury, Cunningham was generating MVP consideration, averaging 24.5 points and 9.9 assists per game. Stewart's availability would also bolster a frontcourt depth the Pistons will need heading into a postseason run.