Cunningham closed with 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 140-111 loss to the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Cunningham scored in double figures for the second consecutive game since missing four straight contests due to COVID-19 protocols. The 2021 No. 1 overall pick hasn't taken the league by storm yet, but he's still putting together a very solid rookie campaign, averaging 15.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game.

Cunningham provided 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, seven assists and one block across 37 minutes during Monday's 115-106 victory over the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

The promising rookie had a tough start to the season but has adjusted properly over the last few weeks, and he didn't have problems delivering a solid stat line against the reigning league champions in what was his return to action following a four-game stint in the league's health and safety protocols. The former Oklahoma State star is averaging 17.7 points, 5.9 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game since the beginning of December.

Cunningham will be available for Monday's game against Milwaukee, James Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After playing shorthanded for the last few games, the Pistons will get some major reinforcements Monday, as Cunningham, Killian Hayes, Saben Lee, Rodney McGruder, Trey Lyles and Josh Jackson have all been cleared to return to action. For Cunningham, it will mark his first game since Dec. 21 against the Knicks, which he finished with seven points, nine rebounds and nine assists in 33 minutes. Prior to landing in protocols, Cunningham had averaged 18.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.6 threes over his last 10 games.

Cunningham (conditioning) is not listed on Detroit's injury report for its Monday night contest against Milwaukee, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports

EDGE Analysis

The No. 1 overall pick has missed the team's last four contests due to COVID-19, but it appears that Cunningham will make his return Monday against the Bucks. Prior to his absence, the Oklahoma State product was averaging 14.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game over his last five appearances. However, Detroit still remains short-handed, making Cunningham an appealing fantasy option for the time being.

Cunningham (conditioning) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Cunningham spent over a week in the league's health and safety protocols, and he'll be forced to miss at least one more game due to "return to competition reconditioning." His next chance to suit up will be Monday against the Bucks.

Cunningham (COVID-19 protocols) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Cunningham entered protocols a week ago, so under the league's new quarantine policy there was a possibility that he could be cleared, but it looks as though he'll miss at least one more contest. This will be the third straight absence for the No. 1 overall pick, who last played Dec. 21 against the Knicks. With a number of other contributors in protocols for the Pistons, expect hardship signee Derrick Walton to make another start at point guard.

Cunningham was placed in the league's health and safety protocols Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not yet clear whether Cunningham has tested positive for the virus, and a timetable for his return hasn't yet been revealed. Frank Jackson, Josh Jackson and Hamidou Diallo could see increased run in Cunningham's absence.

Cunningham posted four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 31 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 100-90 win over the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Not only did Cunningham foul out, but he also failed to get anything going during his 31 minutes on the court in the win. Even a standout talent like Cunningham can have some rookie growing pains, which were evident in Sunday's effort, his second-worst total of the season. The last time Cunningham failed to score in double digits was 25 days ago, and he's scored less than 10 points only six times this season.

Cunningham finished with 21 points (8-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, seven rebounds, two steals and one block in 36 minutes during Saturday's 116-107 loss to the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Though Detroit couldn't get the win, Cunningham set a new career high with 11 assists, and it was also the first game of his career with at least 20 points and 10 dimes. The rookie has found his stride lately and has now scored at least 15 points in nine straight games. His defense has been great as well. Over the past four games, he's totaled nine steals and four blocks.

The NBA has officially postponed Tuesday's game between the Bulls and Pistons, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Bulls are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that's landed 10 players in health and safety protocols, so the league has pushed Tuesday's game in an effort to limit potential exposure. While the postponement hinders Cunningham's fantasy upside, the Pistons still have three more games on their Week 9 schedule, beginning with Thursday's contest at Indiana. Detroit is also scheduled to play Saturday (vs. Houston) and Sunday (vs. Miami).