Cade Cunningham
#2PG · Detroit Pistons
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 269 | 22.6 | 5.4 | 7.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 45.0% | 34.1% | 84.1% |
| 2025-26 | 61 | 24.5 | 5.6 | 9.9 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 46.1% | 34.6% | 81.4% |
| 2024-25 | 6 | 25.0 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 42.6% | 17.9% | 83.3% |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 22.7 | 4.3 | 7.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 44.9% | 35.5% | 86.9% |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$96.5M
AAV
$19.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Cade Cunningham's contract with the Detroit Pistons grades out as a good value contract, earning a B+ CVI grade. At $19.3M per year over 5 years, this is a mid-tier contract. Cade's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Point Guards. At 24 years old, Cade is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The front office found good value in the open market with this signing. This contract should provide positive value over its duration if performance holds steady.
Performance Analysis
Cade Cunningham earns an A Performance grade, reflecting elite production for a Point Guard. Across 269 career games, Cade has averaged 22.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game. Cade's strongest metric is FG% at 4495.2, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 5.4, below the Point Guard median of 5.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Cade ranks 5th in overall performance. Cade is performing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber and is a centerpiece of the Detroit Pistons's roster.
Current Sentiment
Cunningham's MVP trajectory derailed by collapsed lung injury at critical playoff moment. A-grade performance overshadowed by health concerns and missed games heading into season. Contract appears reasonable given talent, but injury timeline creates uncertainty and risk. Collapsed lung dominates narrative, shifting focus from breakthrough season to recovery timeline. Fans cautiously optimistic about his return but worried about durability and missed opportunities.
Transaction History
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