wintime999 The Detroit Pistons are set to sign a five-year, $226 million extension after rookie guard Cade Cunningham’s rookie contract expires, pending official notification. wintime999

The Athletic reported that Cunningham played 62 games last season, averaging career-highs in both points (22.7 points) and assists (7.5).  ( wintime999 )

The overall picture since Detroit drafted Cunningham No. 1 in the 2021 class has not recovered, with an average of just 18 wins per season over the past three years. In 2023-24, the Black Bow has the most consecutive losses in the league, with 28 games. 

Physically, Cade is also fragile, having played just 12 games in the 2022-23 season before suffering a leg injury. However, the Oklahoma State University product’s career averages are 20 points, 6.5 assists, 5 rebounds and 1 steal. 

The Pistons reportedly had $ 60 million in available salary cap space ahead of the 2024-25 season for new COO Treyanne Langdon to use , and selected Ron Holland II with the fifth pick in the 2024 draft to bolster their inside lineup.