Pistons guard Cade Cunningham misses another week with collapsed lung

Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham will remain sidelined for at least another week as he continues his recovery from a collapsed left lung.

The Eastern Conference leaders provided an official medical update on Thursday regarding the health of their franchise centrepiece.

The standout playmaker is currently undergoing a supervised rehabilitation programme alongside independent doctors and the team’s performance staff.

Detroit first announced the initial respiratory injury on 19 March.

Historic season paused by setback

The former overall top draft pick was enjoying a spectacular individual campaign before suffering the unexpected medical issue.

He is currently averaging 24.5 points and 9.9 assists per game for the current campaign.

Should he maintain those numbers upon his return, the dynamic guard would become the first player in franchise history to achieve those statistics over a full season.

Only eight players in the history of the league have ever recorded such prolific combined scoring and passing averages during a single year.

Playoff preparations continue in Detroit

Despite the extended absence of their leading scorer, the team has successfully clinched the Central Division title.

Detroit currently holds a four-game advantage over the Boston Celtics in the race for the top overall seed in the East with just six regular-season fixtures remaining.

The squad is scheduled to host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night as they look to consolidate their dominant league position.

Their postseason campaign is officially set to begin on either 18 or 19 April when the opening round of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals commences.