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Cade Cunningham agrees to max rookie extension deal with Pistons

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon.

ESPN reports the former No. 1 overall pick has agreed to a 5-year, $224 million maximum rookie extension, that could be worth up to $269 million.

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It was reported last week that the Pistons were offering Cunningham the extension, but the agreement was made on Tuesday, according to ESPN.

Cunningham, 22, averaged 22.7 points, and 7.5 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game last season, and shot close to 40% from three in the back half of the year.

The deal locks in the cornerstone of the franchise as new team president Trajan Langdon reworks the roster and coaching staff.

The Pistons have made improving shooting a big focus this offseason, bringing in Tobias Harris, Malik Beasley and resigning Simone Fontecchio, all threats from beyond the three-point line.

The Pistons also have a new head coach, J.B. Bickerstaff, who will look to develop the young core of the team further along.

The Pistons finished last season with just 14 wins, the lowest in franchise history.


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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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