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Should you draft Cade Cunningham this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Detroit Pistons Point Guard.
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Should You Draft Cade Cunningham in Fantasy Basketball?
Cade Cunningham took a major leap in 2024, cementing himself as Detroit’s franchise cornerstone and a rising fantasy star. He posted new career highs across the board, averaging 26.1 points, 9.1 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game, while improving his efficiency and earning his first All-Star selection. Healthy for the first time in years, he silenced prior durability concerns and showcased the well-rounded skill set that made him a former No. 1 pick.
Jaden Ivey’s return to full strength and continued growth from Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren should also stabilize the Pistons’ core rotation. Cunningham remains the clear orchestrator of the offense, with his passing vision and ball-handling fueling every possession. If he maintains his improved shooting and keeps turnovers in check, another statistical jump is possible.
Cunningham’s value lies in his balanced production and upside. Few young guards can flirt with 30 points and 10 assists per game potential. As long as his efficiency holds and he stays healthy, Cunningham projects as a dependable first-round fantasy option with legitimate top-10 upside in 2025.
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What Are Cade Cunningham’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project Cunningham to score 3,946.8 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 25.9 points per game.
This includes 9.5 field goals per game, 2.5 three-pointers per game, and 4.4 free throws per game.
It also includes 5.5 rebounds per game, 9.2 assists per game, 0.8 steals per game, and 0.7 blocks per game.
Where Does Cade Cunningham Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
Cunningham is ranked fourth overall and second at his position. The three players ranked ahead of him overall include Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The five players ranked behind him overall include Luka Dončić, Paolo Banchero, Alperen Sengün, Domantas Sabonis, and Jaylen Brown.
The player ranked ahead of him at his position include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include Luka Dončić, Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey, Stephen Curry, and Jalen Brunson.