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Pistons — Cunningham out; 8-2 surge with Duren/Huerter/Jenkins

Pistons — Cunningham out; 8-2 surge with Duren/Huerter/Jenkins

Key Questions

What is Cade Cunningham's injury status?

Cade Cunningham is out until around April 2 due to a collapsed lung. Fantasy updates confirm he'll miss another week. This has not derailed the Pistons' surge.

How have the Pistons performed without Cunningham?

The Pistons are 8-2 without Cunningham, proving critics wrong and positioning as #1 in the East post-April 5 with a 56-21 lead. Articles highlight this statement run. It showcases team depth.

Who are the key Pistons players stepping up without Cunningham?

Duren and Huerter average 22 points and 34 minutes; Jenkins posts 34.8 PPG over 8 games with 20/8/5. Thompson, Sasser, and Daniss are waiver targets. Duren props and Harris sitting boost value.

What waiver wire options are available for Pistons players?

Waivers include Duren, Huerter, Jenkins, Thompson, Sasser, and Daniss, with strong fantasy recaps from undrafted to playoff value. April 12 waivers emphasized. Articles detail best pickups.

How does Magic's injury situation impact their matchup with Pistons?

Magic chaos includes Cain's calf injury, Carter and Wagner out. This favors Pistons in pick'em/BB versus Sixers, Mavs, Lakers, etc. Injury reports confirm absences.

What PrizePicks and betting edges exist for Pistons games?

PrizePicks picks for April 4 highlight Pistons players; betting trends and props target Duren and others. Pick'em/BB edges versus ORL/Magic and more. Saturday picks confirm value.

What is the Pistons' standing and schedule outlook?

Post-April 5, Pistons lead East at 56-21 with 8-2 surge. Upcoming games versus Sixers, Mavs, Lakers, Pacers, Thunder, ORL, Magic. Waiver and streaming advice supports streamers.

Which fantasy players to buy high on amid Pistons surge?

Stockwatch recommends surprise standouts like Jenkins and Duren for buy-high value in season's end. Week 25 start/sit notes reliable options. Waiver winners recap their rise.

Cunningham collapsed lung out til ~4/2, 8-2 w/o/#1 East post-4/5 (56-21 lead); Duren/Huerter 22pts/34min/Jenkins 19.3/7/4.4/34.8PPG/8g (waiver recap art2); Thompson/Sasser/Daniss waivers + Duren props/Harris sits; Magic chaos (Cain calf/Carter/Wagner out) vs Pistons. Pick'em/BB vs Sixers/Mavs/Lakers/Pacers/Thunder/ORL/Magic; 4/12 waivers.

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Updated Apr 8, 2026