Cade Alone Can't Carry the Pistons | Detroit Pistons News

Detroit Pistons News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 2m

Cade Cunningham is lighting up the Pistons’ future with superstar flashes, but the team’s still trapped in a familiar cycle: they’ve got one star, but no true second option to shoulder the load. Despite his steady growth—stronger, sharper shooter—the Pistons keep betting everything on him, especially in clutch moments. New perimeter shooters should give him more room to thrive, but without another consistent creator, the team’s ceiling remains dangerously tied to his health and performance. With key losses like Harris and LeVert, the pressure’s on Cade to carry them—and if he falters, Detroit…