Cade Cunningham, almost inarguably the best player in the East this season, is likely out for the remainder of the regular season. That’s the word out of Detroit following the depressing news that Cunningham punctured a lung when he took a knee to his side Tuesday from Washington’s Tre Johnson while chasing a loose ball.
The timeline of Cunningham’s recovery, as reported by ESPN, looks like this:
- One week of no activity to allow the punctured lung to heal.
- One week of non-contact activity for conditioning purposes.
- One week of contact training before hopefully returning for Game 1 of the playoffs.
There are obviously too many variables set in stone for Cunningham’s return date. But assuming the reported timeline plays out accurately and the Pistons’ All-Star point guard doesn’t play for at least another month, it’s a significant development for the Knicks.
Here are the three biggest reasons why:
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