Cade Cunningham ready to pay Isaiah Stewart’s fines

Cade Cunningham expressed his position on helping Detroit Pistons teammate Isaiah Stewart with his punishments following the latter’s recent suspension.

The Pistons got a lot of attention during their viral fight with Charlotte Hornets players on February 9th. This resulted in suspensions and fines for Stewart and Jalen Duren among other players from both teams. The NBA ordered the former to miss seven consecutive games and the latter four games.

Cunningham took part in the All-Star Weekend festivities by attending Media Day. Having earned a spot as an All-Star starter, he answered questions, one of which revolved around Stewart’s fines. That was where the star guard is came out in support for his teammate.

“Would you ever be the guy to pay those fines for Isaiah Stewart?” asked the reporter.

“I would. That’s my brother, man… It’s expensive, but he’s a man. I wouldn’t trade him for the world,” Cunningham replied.

Reporter: Would you ever be the guy to pay those fines for Isaiah Stewart?

Cade Cunningham: “I would. That’s my brother, man… It’s expensive, but he’s human. I wouldn’t trade him for the world.”pic.tvitter.com/CsUTVjahkS

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 14, 2026

What’s next for Cade Cunningham, Pistons

Cade Cunningham is enjoying an incredible campaign as the Pistons are in the mix for serious playoff contention. He will need his best teammates to keep him out of too much trouble and help him along the way.

Cunningham earned the second All-Star selection of his career this season as he is in the running for his second All-NBA selection as well. In 47 appearances, he is averaging 25.3 points, 9.6 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. He is shooting 46.2% from the field, including 33% from beyond the arc and 80.8% from the free throw line.

Detroit boasts a 40-13 record on the season, holding onto first place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are ahead of the Boston Celtics by 5.5 games and the New York Knicks by six games.

The Pistons remain on hiatus until the All-Star Weekend festivities come to a close. They will continue their action on the road when they face the Los Angeles Clippers on February 20 at 10:00 PM ET and the Boston Celtics on February 22 at 6:30 PM ET.