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Cade Cunningham Returns to Pistons Lineup Against Milwaukee Bucks

Cunningham missed 11 games with a collapsed left lung and is expected to return after participating in the morning shootaround, ESPN reported.

  • On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham returns against the Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena after being upgraded to "available" for the home finale.
  • Cunningham missed 11 straight games following a collapsed lung injury sustained March 17 against the Washington Wizards, forcing an extended absence from the lineup.
  • Without their leader, the Pistons maintained an 8-3 record during his absence and successfully clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
  • Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff emphasized the necessity of game action, saying, "There's no way to replicate what a game is other than playing the game."
  • With a 57-22 record, Detroit aims for its first championship since 2004 with Cunningham back in the rotation for the upcoming playoffs.
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Cade Cunningham returns to Pistons lineup against Milwaukee Bucks

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Last Word on Sports broke the news in on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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