Is Cade Cunningham playing tonight? Pistons vs. Clippers injury report

Winners of four of the last five, the Detroit Pistons will try to slow down the momentum the resurgent Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. The Pistons are still waiting to see if Cade Cunningham can return from a one-game injury layoff after injuring his wrist earlier in the week. Here’s everything we know about Cade Cunningham’s injury and his playing status against the Clippers.

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Cade Cunningham’s injury status against the Clippers

After missing Wednesday night’s Pistons game against the Chicago Bulls, Cade Cunningham is currently questionable for return against the Clippers. The 24-year-old has missed four games in the 2025-2026 season, but his current illness does not appear to be too serious.

Despite his absence, the Pistons still won on Wednesday to extend their current winning streak to three. They improved to 28-9 on the year to stay atop the Eastern Conference.

Without Cunningham, Jaden Ivey earned his first start of the year against the Bulls. Ivey recorded just eight points and four assists in 20 minutes, while Danis Jenkins took over as the playmaker, dishing out a game-high 15 assists off the bench.

While Detroit could benefit from resting its star quarterback, who has also been dealing with hip soreness, the team’s three days of rest since its last game gives him a solid chance to return. The Pistons could benefit from his return against the Clippers, whose record is not indicative of their recent form.

Los Angeles has been a disappointment all season, entering the game with a 14-23 record. However, the The Clippers found their groove around the holiday season and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. They are coming off a 121-105 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

As for Cunningham, he appears to be a game-time decision, but give him a solid chance to return on Saturday. Detroit has proven it’s capable of winning without him, but it’s already without two starters as it prepares for arguably the hottest team in the league.

Clip injury report

Cade Cunningham, questionable (right wrist contusion)

Jalen Duren, OUT (sprained right ankle)

Tobias Harris, OUT (sprained left hip)

Isaac Jones, OUT (G-League)

Bobby Klintman, OUT (G-League)

Wendell Moore Jr., OUT (G-League)

Isaiah Stewart, Questionable (Illness)

Clippers injury report

NA; not yet posted (played Friday night)