What happened to Cade Cunningham? Live injury updates for Pistons vs. Wizards on Tuesday 3/17/26
Ciaran Doyle provides the latest updates on Cade Cunningham after his injury vs. the Wizards.
Updated Mar 17, 2026 7:52 PM EDT
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UPDATE: Cunningham has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with back spasms.
Cade Cunningham (Back Spasms) will not return vs. WAS.
— Pistons PR (@Pistons_PR) March 17, 2026
In the first quarter of Tuesday’s game vs. the Wizards, Cade Cunningham went to the locker room. There is no mention yet as to the reason why.
End of 1: Pistons 32, Wizards 32. Pistons shook off a slow start but are 1-7 from 3. No sign of Cade on the bench yet.
Duren: 9 pts, 6 rebs
Cunningham: 6 pts
— Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) March 17, 2026
Prior to exiting, Cunningham played five minutes, recording six points and two rebounds. He was replaced by Kevin Huerter.
The Pistons have the day off on Wednesday before playing Washington once again on Thursday.
Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates on his injury.
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