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Report: Pistons sign Cunningham to 5-year, $226M max rookie extension

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 30: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looks to drive around Jakob Poeltl #19 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on December 30, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus, 2023 Getty Images)

The Detroit Pistons locked up their start guard Cade Cunningham with a rookie max extension deal on Sunday.

The news was first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

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Cunningham was entering the last year of his rookie contract.

The five-year deal is worth $226 million, according to The Athletic.

The Pistons are expected to hire J.B. Bickerstaff as the team’s new head coach.


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