Cade Cunningham ranks No. 8 in ESPN's latest NBA player rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons is ranked No. 8 in ESPN's list of top NBA players ahead of the 2026-27 season. After finishing fifth in the MVP voting last year, Cunningham averaged 23.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game. He played a vital role in leading the Pistons to a 60-win season and made his second consecutive All-Star Game appearance. Despite the team's exit in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Detroit focused on adding three-point shooting to the roster during the offseason, acquiring several new players. Cunningham aims to maintain his elite status amid these changes.
- •Cunningham finishes No. 8 in ESPN's player rankings
- •Averaged 23.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 9.9 assists last season
- •Pistons recorded 60 wins and top seed in East
- •Team acquired new shooters during offseason
- •Cunningham aims for another strong campaign
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham Outside Top 5 Of Latest Rankings
"After a top five finish in the MVP voting last season, Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham was ranked among the league’s top players ahead of training camp
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