Detroit Pistons rocked as key player suffers collapsed lung | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTim ReynoldsThursday 19 March 2026 15:28 GMTCade Cunningham has suffered a collapsed lung (AP)Detroit Pistons' star guard Cade Cunningham has suffered a collapsed lung, an injury that will sideline him for at least two weeks.The exact timeline for Cunningham's return remains uncertain, with a longer absence from the court possible.The injury occurred during Tuesday's victory over Washington when he collided with an opposing player after diving for a loose ball.His absence is a significant blow to the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, who are enjoying their best season in nearly two decades.An extended period on the sidelines could jeopardize Cunningham's eligibility for individual accolades, such as the All-NBA team, which requires participation in at least 65 games.In fullCade Cunningham suffers collapsed lung in major blow to Detroit PistonsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in