Cade Cunningham posts 26 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in win over 76ers
Fantasy basketball: Cunningham delivered 26 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks Sunday against Philadelphia in a balanced line across…
By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 26, 2026
Cade Cunningham recorded 26 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 3 threes on 9-of-19 shooting and 5-of-8 from the line in 33 minutes as a starter Sunday, October 25, when the Pistons beat the 76ers 106-93.
The line sits comfortably within Cunningham's established range across categories and matches his profile as a top-10 fantasy asset. He provides elite assist production, strong scoring volume and multi-category contributions that make him a hold in both nine-category leagues (Roundup Score 91, 10th overall) and points formats (projected 46.9 fantasy points per game). He is operating at 27.0 per cent usage with 61.6 per cent true shooting through three games this season.
Fantasy impact
Player by player
Cade Cunningham
Cunningham posted 26 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 3 threes with 4 turnovers on 9-of-19 shooting and 5-of-8 from the line in 33 minutes as a starter Sunday against Philadelphia. Over last season (64 games) he averaged 23.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 9.9 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.0 threes in 33.9 minutes a game, so the stat line represents a typical outing for his level. His 27.0 per cent usage rate and 61.6 per cent true shooting through three games this season reflect efficient, high-volume offensive production.
Season to date (3 games, this one included) Cunningham is averaging 21.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 8.0 assists in 32.8 minutes a game. He ranks 10th overall with a Roundup Score of 91 out of 99 and projects for 46.9 fantasy points per game in default points scoring. Detroit has 1 game left this week, on Sunday.
What to do
• Start Cunningham in all formats for Detroit's final game this week on Sunday.
• Hold Cunningham as a top-10 fantasy asset who delivers elite assists and multi-category production.
• Rely on his 27.0 per cent usage rate and 33-minute workload to sustain his current level of production.
Schedule this week
Quick answers
What does this mean for Cade Cunningham in fantasy basketball?
Doing his job: 26 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists in 33 minutes. His value holds. Season to date (3 games, this one included): 21.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 8.0 assists in 32.8 minutes a game.
Should I start Cade Cunningham this week?
Yes. Detroit has 1 game left this week. He has averaged 23.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 9.9 assists a game over last season (64 games).
Players in this story
- Cade Cunningham (G, DET) · fantasy outlook: hold
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