Cade Cunningham
Mentioned in 88 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Cade Cunningham A Detroit Pistons point guard and primary playmaker who has emerged as an MVP candidate leading the team's transformation into an Eastern Conference contender. Known for his playmaking ability (averaging 10+ assists) and scoring (25+ PPG), he is frequently discussed across major NBA podcasts as a critical variable in the Pistons' playoff viability, with particular scrutiny on his performance against elite defensive schemes. His development has been central to the franchise's drafting and roster construction strategy, often compared to the Derek Rose 2011 Bulls era.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · May 18, 2026
Hoops Tonight - PISTONS-CAVS GAME 7 REACTION: Donovan Mitchell & James Harden DOMINATE Cade, advance to ECF v Knicks
“Young star evaluated for playoff performance and future potential; host argues he should be built around as a playmaker like Luka Doncic”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · May 18, 2026
Donovan Mitchell’s Career Moment + Full Conference Finals Previews & SGA’s Historic MVP
“Pistons' primary offensive creator; playoff performance analyzed in Game 7 loss to Cavaliers”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · May 17, 2026
Hoops Tonight - GAME 6 REACTIONS: Wemby & Spurs ELIMINATE Edwards & Wolves + Cade & Pistons force Game 7 vs. Cavs
“Pistons guard whose team forced Game 7 against Cavaliers with dominant defensive effort”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 15, 2026
PMS 2.0 1554 - Feel Good Friday with Paul Skenes, Steve Levy, Brock Williams, Quentin Richardson
“Discussed as Pistons' star player trying to extend series against Cavaliers”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · May 15, 2026
Wemby vs SGA Would BREAK NBA Ratings | Alley Oop 183
“Analyzed for having 33% usage rate (highest in playoffs outside of Wembanyama), leading to fatigue in crucial moments”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · May 15, 2026
Major Conference Semifinal Controversy + Previewing Two Massive Game 6’s
“Game 5 performance and critical turnovers analyzed; closing ability and double-team defense discussed”
Pardon My Take · May 15, 2026
Ryen Russillo In Studio, NFL Schedule Release, Zoo Trades, Playoffs And Fyre Fest
“Discussed as generational talent with turnovers and offensive struggles in playoff series against Cavaliers”
The Ryen Russillo Show · May 14, 2026
The Pistons’ Big Problem, Warriors Exec Revisits Drafting Steph & Finding Another Star, Plus Rockets GM Rafael Stone
“Discussed for offensive struggles and turnover issues in Game 5 playoff loss to Cavaliers”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · May 13, 2026
Statement Game from Wemby + Did Mitchell Save Cavs Season? & Big Changes Coming for 76ers & Lakers
“Pistons guard analyzed for playoff performance and turnover issues in series against Cavaliers”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 7, 2026
PMS 2.0 1548 - Tyrese Haliburton, Matthew Tkachuk, Jeff Passan, Peter Schrager, Ben Stiller
“Pistons leader; came back from 3-1 deficit against Magic; discussed as resilient franchise player”
The Ryen Russillo Show · May 6, 2026
Pistons Take Game 1 & OKC Are Coasting, Plus US Soccer Legend Clint Dempsey
“Praised for playmaking and creating good looks for teammates in Game 1 victory over Cleveland”
Fox News Hourly Update · May 6, 2026
8AM ET 05/06/2026 Newscast
“Quoted discussing playoff strategy after Pistons' victory over Cleveland Cavaliers”
The Zach Lowe Show · May 5, 2026
Timberwolves Steal Game 1, Knicks Roll, and Semifinals Preview!
“Analyzed for offensive control and post-up effectiveness against Cavaliers defense”
The Ryen Russillo Show · May 4, 2026
NBA Playoff Round 1 Exit Survey, Mike Breen Looks Ahead to Round 2, Plus a Vegas Recap
“24-year-old star player demonstrating exceptional confidence and maturity, leading Pistons to upset over 3-1 lead against Boston Celtics”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 4, 2026
Part 1: Detroit’s Comeback, Philly’s Resurrection, and Celtics Questions With Zach Lowe
“Pistons guard whose dominant playoff performance led team's comeback from 3-1 deficit against Orlando”
The Ryen Russillo Show · Apr 30, 2026
The Cade–Paolo Duel, Rockets Claw Back & Cavs Comeback w/ PJ Carlesimo, Plus an Unfortunate Incident in Life Advice
“Analyzed for dominant 45-point playoff performance with exceptional shot selection efficiency”
The Zach Lowe Show · Apr 30, 2026
Can Houston Complete the Historic Comeback? Plus, Game 6 Previews, and Lottery Reform
“Discussed for elevated usage rate and turnover issues due to Duran's offensive struggles”
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Apr 29, 2026
NFL Draft Recap & Blake Griffin on NBA Playoffs, Retirement, Kobe Stories, Lob City & More | Ep 189
“Blake Griffin highlighted as young superstar with exceptional control and leadership”
First Take · Apr 16, 2026
Hour 2: What Does Kawhi Leonard's Future Hold?
“Became eligible for postseason awards after collapsed lung exception to 65-game threshold”
First Take · Apr 16, 2026
Hour 1: Who was More Impressive in Win: Steph or Draymond?
“Discussed as key player for number-one seed Pistons; injury status relevant to playoff contention”
Club Shay Shay · Apr 13, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Nuggets BEAT Spurs in SEASON FINALE + Lakers vs Rockers PLAYOFF PREVIEW + Sixers vs Magic + Detroit Basketball is BACK
“Discussed as part of Pistons' surprising 60-win turnaround and playoff readiness”
Nightcap · Apr 13, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Nuggets BEAT Spurs in SEASON FINALE + Lakers vs Rockers PLAYOFF PREVIEW + Sixers vs Magic + Detroit Basketball is BACK
“Key player in Pistons' resurgence from 14-68 to 60-win season; discussed as playoff-ready”
Club Shay Shay · Apr 13, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Colton Hood JOINS Nightcap + Wemby WEIGHS IN on 65-Game RULE + How OFTEN do NBA STARS play on TV? + Anonymous NBA Player MVP Poll + Doc Rivers OUT as Head Coach
“Discussed as ineligible for MVP awards due to games played falling below 65-game threshold”
Club Shay Shay · Apr 11, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 1: HEATED DEBATE: KD or Ant Man to lead their team in the playoffs?! Giannis' FAKE LOVE for Bucks is only for his Nike shoe contract!
“Returned from collapsed lung injury with double-double performance; discussed for playoff preparation and roster depth”
Nightcap · Apr 11, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 1: HEATED DEBATE: KD or Ant Man to lead their team in the playoffs?! Giannis' FAKE LOVE for Bucks is only for his Nike shoe contract!
“Returned from collapsed lung injury, discussed as key to Pistons' playoff contention”
First Things First · Apr 9, 2026
Thunder on ‘dynasty watch’ after clinching 1-seed, Ravens’ Super Bowl Window, BUD List
“Returned from collapsed lung injury; discussed as key to Pistons' Eastern Conference contention”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 3, 2026
Christopher Gasper Joins the Show // Tatum and Brown // ABS in MLB - 4-3 (Hour 3)
“Injury impact on Pistons' playoff viability; team performance without him analyzed”
First Take · Apr 3, 2026
Hour 1: Lakers blown out and Luka Injured
“Mentioned as star player at risk of becoming ineligible for postseason awards.”
First Take · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 1: Trade Away
“Went down with partial lung collapse, team raised defense without him but lacks secondary scorer”
Miller and Moulton · Mar 31, 2026
March 31, 2026 Hour 2 Keith Smith
“Expected to return to lineup; health status critical to Eastern Conference playoff dynamics”
First Things First · Mar 25, 2026
2026 MLB Opening Day, Patrick Mahomes seen practicing, Nick’s Tiers, Brou’s MVP Ballot
“65-game eligibility rule controversy analyzed; all-NBA candidacy impacted by injury-related games missed”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 25, 2026
Giannis & Bucks At Odds Again & Wemby Makes Claim For MVP + Evaluating Tatum
“Season-ending injury; ineligible for postseason awards due to 65-game threshold; first-team all-NBA caliber”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 23, 2026
Lakers’ Run Continues & Luka’s Biggest Weakness + Playoff Seeding Battles
“Out for season with sternum/rib cage injury; impacts Pistons' ability to maintain #1 seed without him”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 20, 2026
Cade Injury Make East Wide Open? + Did Bucks Wait Too Long To Trade Giannis?
“Primary injury focus; suffered collapsed lung in game against Washington Wizards”
First Things First · Mar 19, 2026
Cade Cunningham to miss time with collapsed lung, Lakers win 10 out of 11, BUD List
“Collapsed lung diagnosis; may miss 3-6 weeks; carries excessive offensive load”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 16, 2026
Luka Magic Taking Hold For Lakers + SGA’s Historic Streak & Wemby’s Confidence
“Pistons guard having unbelievable season; debated as first-team All-NBA candidate”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 11, 2026
Did SGA End MVP Debate? + Best Year Of Kawhi Ever & A Big Question In The East
“Pistons star eliminated from MVP consideration following recent losses to Spurs; no longer viable candidate”
Nightcap · Mar 9, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Wemby DOMINATES the Rockets + Jokic says Wemby will TAKE OVER the NBA + Lakers BEAT the Knicks without Bron + Jayson Tatum LOOKS GREAT vs Cavs + Pistons SELL vs Heat
“Detroit Pistons guard scoring 26 points but needing 35+ for team to win consistently”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 9, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Wemby DOMINATES the Rockets + Jokic says Wemby will TAKE OVER the NBA + Lakers BEAT the Knicks without Bron + Jayson Tatum LOOKS GREAT vs Cavs + Pistons SELL vs Heat
“Detroit Pistons guard; 26 points but insufficient support in loss to Miami Heat”
First Things First · Mar 6, 2026
Nuggets beat Lakers, Jayson Tatum to return from Achilles tear, Brou’s NBA MVP Ballot, Title Pie
“Detroit Pistons star creating all offensive pressure; ranked #4 on MVP ballot despite recent struggles”
Nightcap · Mar 6, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Nuggets OUTLASTS the Lakers COMEBACK + LeBron BREAKS ALL-TIME FGs Record + Spurts BEATDOWN the Pistons + Trea Young MAKES Wizards DEBUT + Shams REPORTS Jayson Tatum WILL PLAY
“Pistons guard; noted as inefficient (10-26) in loss to Spurs, requiring strong performance for team success”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 6, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Giannis REFUSES to PLAY with BALL DOMINANT Guard + Ant Man wants to PLAY in the NFL + Bears TRADE DJ Moore to BILLS + Patriots & Ravens CONTENDERS for AJ Brown + Dak Prescott SPEAKS on George Pickens FRANCHISE TAG
“Detroit Pistons player discussed as potential trade destination for supporting talent”
Club 520 Podcast · Mar 4, 2026
520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague on Hornets being MOST FUN team in NBA, Pistons TOO RELIANT on Cade Cunningham
“Detroit Pistons star analyzed for playoff struggles against elite defenses, averaging 26-10-7 for the month”
Nightcap · Mar 4, 2026
Best of NBA News Part 1: Unc FURIOUS at Byron Scott DISRESPECTING LeBron James LAKERS LEGACY! Unc & Ocho FLAME the WNBA for being CHEAP after the STARS SHINE with UNRIVALED
“Detroit Pistons guard projected for All-NBA and All-Defensive selections; emerging young star”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 4, 2026
Best of NBA News Part 1: Unc FURIOUS at Byron Scott DISRESPECTING LeBron James LAKERS LEGACY! Unc & Ocho FLAME the WNBA for being CHEAP after the STARS SHINE with UNRIVALED
“Discussed as rising star and potential All-NBA/All-Defensive selection with Detroit Pistons”
First Things First · Mar 4, 2026
100 days until 2026 World Cup, Kyler Murray to be released, Chris Richards joins, King of the Hill
“Detroit Pistons number one pick and MVP candidate; ranked atop King of the Hill rankings”
Club 520 Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague on STRUGGLING Nuggets, Knicks BEAT Spurs, is MVP SGA’s to lose?
“Pistons guard with 29 points; highlighted for consistent performance and early investment by hosts”
First Take · Mar 2, 2026
Hour 1: More Concerned with Spurs or Confident in Knicks?
“Detroit Pistons player who scored 42 points against Knicks without full roster”
Miller and Moulton · Mar 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 Hour 3
“Detroit Pistons player mentioned in context of weekend NBA viewing and team performance”
Nightcap · Mar 2, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Ant Man LEADS TWolves PAST Nuggets + Knicks END Spurs WINNING STREAK + Cavs BEAT Nets in James Harden RETURN + Byron Scott tells LEBRON to GTFO of LA
“Detroit Pistons young star discussed as potential All-NBA selection and future league face”