Pistons reveal Cade Cunningham's injury status vs. Hawks

The Detroit Pistons, holding an impressive 12–2 record, have released their latest injury update ahead of their game against the Atlanta Hawks. Star guard Cade Cunningham has been listed as questionable due to a left hip contusion. Cunningham hasn’t seen the court since the Pistons’ thrilling 137–135 overtime victory over the Washington Wizards on November 10. In that game, he put up one of the most dominant performances of his career, racking up 46 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, five steals, and two blocks in 45 minutes. Although his shooting was a mixed bag—14-for-45 from the field and 2-for-11 from three-point range—he was perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 18 attempts. Now in his fifth NBA season, Cunningham has taken his game to another level this year, building off a career-best campaign from last season. Over 11 games, he’s averaging 27.5 points, 9.9 assists, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals, while logging about 37 minutes per contest. His field goal percentage sits at 43.6%, with a three-point shooting rate of 28.8%. Besides Cunningham, the Pistons also reported forwards Ausar Thompson and Tobias Harris as questionable, both sidelined with right ankle sprains. Their status for the upcoming matchup remains uncertain. Thompson, 22, is enjoying a breakout third season, posting career highs with averages of 13.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 steals through 10 games. His last appearance was on November 9 during Detroit’s narrow 111–108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, where he contributed 14 points, five boards, four assists, and three steals, shooting 6-for-10 from the field in 34 minutes. Harris, meanwhile, is in his 13th NBA season and second stint with Detroit, providing steady and reliable production. Through six games, he averages 13.5 points, six rebounds, and 2.8 assists while shooting 39.4% from the floor and 28.6% from beyond the arc. His most recent game was a 122–110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, tallying 11 points, six rebounds, and an assist in 36 minutes. The Pistons’ depth has been a key factor in their strong start this season, but the availability of Cunningham, Thompson, and Harris will be critical as Detroit aims to extend its league-best 10-game winning streak. The team boasts one of the NBA’s most balanced offenses, and while contributions from role players have been vital, Cunningham’s presence remains the defining element moving into Tuesday’s clash with Atlanta. The Hawks, on the other hand, arrive riding a five-game winning streak themselves, marking one of the hottest stretches in their season. Atlanta has climbed the Eastern Conference standings thanks to improved defense and balanced scoring across their roster. The game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET, as Detroit looks to maintain its position as the league’s second-best team while kicking off its longest road trip of the season.