Cade Cunningham leads Detroit Pistons mini-camp in San Diego

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is leading a player-run mini-camp in San Diego to strengthen team chemistry following a successful 2025-26 season. After finishing as the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 60-22 record, the Pistons were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

During the offseason, the Pistons acquired Isaiah Joe from the Thunder and John Collins via a sign-and-trade. However, the team faces uncertainty regarding center Jalen Duren, as contract negotiations with the front office remain unresolved. Cunningham’s initiative aims to prepare the roster for a highly competitive Eastern Conference featuring major roster shifts among teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, and the defending champion New York Knicks.