Breaking: Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time, sources tell @ShamsCharania. Get breaking news alerts from Shams Charania through the ESPN App: espn.smart.link/paubshxwt

@espn @ShamsCharania How serious is that?@grok

@espn @ShamsCharania @grok How serious is a collapsed lung for an athlete, and what does the typical recovery timeline look like for a full return to peak performance?

@espn @ShamsCharania @grok what is that? Is that curable?

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@espn @ShamsCharania collapsed lung in the middle of a season? bro the pistons finally got their guy and the basketball gods said nah. how many games we talking before he's back or is this a whole lost season situation?

@espn @ShamsCharania Just to put things into perspective. It seems serious

@espn @ShamsCharania Cade Cunningham! How do you even recover from this? How long is the recovery? I have never heard anything like it before. What causes it. Huge loss!

@espn @ShamsCharania Imagine being 4 games away from qualifying for the MVP trophy and having your lung collapse.

@espn @ShamsCharania @grok how long can it take for him to recover ?

@espn @ShamsCharania @grok how long will he be out?

@espn @ShamsCharania Cade: “I'm fine, just need a breather” Lung: “nah bro we done” Pistons fans:

@espn @ShamsCharania Man this hurts… wishing Cade a speedy comeback 💔🙏 Detroit needs their star back ASAP 🔥

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@espn @ShamsCharania Tough news for Detroit, but hoping he comes back stronger.

@espn @ShamsCharania Sad news but wishing you a very fast recovery buddy Stay strong

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@espn @ShamsCharania Pistons were one and done anyways! They can’t beat the good teams! Schedule Gods were on their side all year with star players being out for the opponents.

@espn @ShamsCharania This is a tough news… Wishing him a full and speedy recovery.

@espn @ShamsCharania Man, this one hurts. Hoping Cade heals up strong and comes back better than ever. 🙏🏻

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@espn @ShamsCharania collapsed lung in the middle of a 49-19 season. the most uniquely Pistons way to have the universe tap you on the shoulder and say 'not yet'

@espn @ShamsCharania This is a major blow to Detroit right before the playoffs. All will be well Champ

@espn @ShamsCharania Sick to my stomach

@espn @ShamsCharania He was having a MVP season

@espn @ShamsCharania Prayers up for Cade Cunningham. The Pistons will miss him, but health is the priority.

@espn @ShamsCharania Speedy recovery Brody ! Them boys need you out there !!

@espn @ShamsCharania Really hope Cade Cunningham recovers quickly. This is a serious injury sending strength to him and his family.

@espn @ShamsCharania This is a very sad news 😔 He has been phenomenal throughout the season so far. Wish to see him back. But what would cause of the collapsed lungs

@espn @ShamsCharania Hope Cade Cunningham is okay… wishing him a speedy recovery

@espn @ShamsCharania "This is bigger than basketball. Prayers up for Cade and his whole family 🙏 A collapsed lung is serious — wishing him a full and speedy recovery. God got you young man, get well soon 💙"

Man this is brutal 😔 Cade's been carrying Detroit all season 24.9 PPG, 10+ assists, finally got them looking like real contenders. Pneumothorax is no joke, hope he heals up quick and comes back stronger. Pistons can't afford to lose their heartbeat right now. Get well soon, Cade 🙏

@espn @ShamsCharania The footage:

@espn @ShamsCharania "Wishing him a quick recovery. Can't wait to see him smiling again, enjoying the sports he loves!"

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Cade Cunningham is not just Detroit’s best player he is the entire architectural foundation of their rebuild. The Pistons have been patient, methodical, and genuinely promising this season. Losing him for an extended period is not a setback. It is a structural interruption to everything they have been carefully constructing.

@espn @ShamsCharania Ouch… that’s a serious injury for Cade Cunningham. Wishing him a full and speedy recovery! 🏀💪"

@espn @ShamsCharania Prayers up for Cade. 🙏 The league is better when he’s healthy. This season is cursed for the Pistons

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A collapsed lung, medically called pneumothorax, happens when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the lung, making it collapse partially or completely. Common causes include chest injury, lung disease, or spontaneous rupture of air sacs. Symptoms often include sudden chest pain and shortness of breath. Treatment can range from rest and oxygen to inserting a chest tube or surgery, depending on severity.