Pistons seek additional scorer alongside Cade Cunningham this summer
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Detroit Pistons are looking to add a scoring player to complement Cade Cunningham after finishing first in the Eastern Conference with a 60-22 record in the 2025-26 season. Playoff performance highlighted the need for additional offensive support, as Cunningham bore much of the scoring burden. The team has approximately $27.9 million in cap space, allowing for potential acquisitions this summer. The focus is on finding a guard or wing who can relieve pressure from Cunningham and enhance the team's half-court offense. Training camp may reveal if the Pistons successfully add this necessary scoring option.
- •Pistons finished 2025-26 season with 60 wins.
- •Cade Cunningham averaged 23.9 points and 9.9 assists per game.
- •Detroit recorded an overtime loss in the playoffs against Cleveland.
- •Team aims to find a scorer who complements Cunningham's role.
- •Projected cap space stands at $27.9 million this summer.
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons Need Scoring Help Around Cade Cunningham
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons Need Proven Scoring Help Around Cade
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons Need a Scorer Next to Cade Cunningham
"The Detroit Pistons still need proven scoring help around Cade Cunningham after their playoff exit. See why this offseason need stands out.
"The Pistons need another scorer next to Cade Cunningham, and cap space gives Detroit options. See why the roster fit matters now.
"The Detroit Pistons need more scoring around Cade Cunningham to raise their playoff ceiling. See what Detroit must solve next.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:26 PMPistons Need Scoring Help Around Cade Cunningham
The Detroit Pistons need more scoring around Cade Cunningham to raise their playoff ceiling. See what Detroit must solve next.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:21 PMPistons Need Proven Scoring Help Around Cade
The Detroit Pistons still need proven scoring help around Cade Cunningham after their playoff exit. See why this offseason need stands out.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 6:19 PMPistons Need a Scorer Next to Cade Cunningham
The Pistons need another scorer next to Cade Cunningham, and cap space gives Detroit options. See why the roster fit matters now.
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