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Cade Cunningham: MVP Contender Leading Pistons' Charge

10/23/2025

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Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons guard, is emerging as a potential MVP candidate for 2026 after averaging 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 9.1 assists in 2025.
He is expected to lead the Pistons toward a top-four finish in the Eastern Conference, supported by a strong preseason.
With Jaden Ivey of the Detroit Pistons sidelined for four weeks, coach J.B. Bickerstaff may experiment with a jumbo lineup featuring Ron Holland.

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Story summary

Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons guard, is emerging as a potential MVP candidate for 2026 after averaging 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 9.1 assists in 2025.
He is expected to lead the Pistons toward a top-four finish in the Eastern Conference, supported by a strong preseason.
With Jaden Ivey of the Detroit Pistons sidelined for four weeks, coach J.B. Bickerstaff may experiment with a jumbo lineup featuring Ron Holland.