Height
6'6"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
24
College
Oklahoma State
Experience
4 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 269 | 24.5 | 5.6 | 9.9 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 46.1% | 34.1% | 84.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 61 | 24.5 | 5.6 | 9.9 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs MIL | W 137-111 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 6-11 | 1-2 | +12 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$96.5M
Guaranteed
$96.5M
AAV
$19.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Cade Cunningham's five-year, $19.3M AAV extension with Detroit earns a C- CVI, reflecting a disconnect between his elite on-court production and the contract's structural limitations. While Cunningham has established himself as a franchise-caliber point guard with exceptional playmaking and scoring ability, this deal locks the Pistons into a modest financial commitment that could prove problematic as they build around their cornerstone player. The $19.3M annual value represents solid value for an elite talent in today's inflated market, but the five-year term creates salary cap inflexibility during Detroit's critical development window. Cunningham's elite performance tier suggests he's already outplaying this contract, which could complicate future roster construction as the Pistons look to add complementary pieces around their young star. The deal offers decent trade value due to the reasonable AAV, but Detroit will likely face pressure to renegotiate sooner than anticipated if Cunningham continues his elite trajectory. This contract feels like a conservative bet on a player whose ceiling appears much higher than the financial commitment suggests.
Performance Analysis
Cade Cunningham is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA point guards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 24.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.9 assists through 269 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Cade's strongest area is APG at 9.9, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 46.1 (point guard median: 46.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Cade ranks 4th. As a All-NBA 3rd Team talent at just 24, Cade's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Detroit Pistons.
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