Rod Beard reports Detroit Pistons’ first-round draft pick Cade Cunningham has been ruled out of the season opener against the Chicago Bulls.
https://twitter.com/detnewsRodBeard/status/1450580941739544586
Cunningham, the first overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft, is without a timetable for return, dealing with an ankle injury. The Oklahoma State University product, Cunningham, started 26 games for the Cowboys during the 2020-21 season, averaging 35.5 minutes, 20 points, six rebounds and three assists per game.
The rookie is yet to see action at the NBA level, missing the entire preseason because of the injury. Expect Frank Jackson to potentially slot into a starting role in Cunningham’s absence, priced at $3,900 on FanDuel.