Pistons G Cade Cunningham (knee) expected to return vs. Hornets

Field Level Media|published: Wed 24th January, 01:15 2024

Jan 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) controls the ball during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. credits: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is expected to play against the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday after missing the past seven games with a strained left knee.

Cunningham hasn't played since Jan. 7, when he left a 131-114 loss to the Nuggets in the second quarter. He had three points, three rebounds and three assists in 11 minutes against Denver.

The Pistons have gone 1-6 during Cunningham's absence.

Cunningham, 22, has averaged a team-high 22.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.3 assists across 36 games (all starts) this season for Detroit. He is in his third NBA season after being selected first overall by the Pistons in the 2021 draft.

—Field Level Media