It appears it's finally Cade Cunningham time. The first overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 2020 Draft is in line to make his NBA debut on Saturday against the Orlando Magic after being sidelined with an ankle injury. Via Rod Beard of Detroit News:

The Pistons rookie is listed as questionable, but there's a belief that he will play on Saturday. This is obviously huge for Detroit who has been itching to have their potential franchise cornerstone on the floor. The team is struggling immensely so far, going 0-4 to begin the campaign.

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Cunningham hurt his ankle in training camp and has been on the shelf since. He did play in the NBA Summer League however and showed well, averaging 18.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in three contests. The Pistons definitely need a spark and will have a chance to collect their first victory against Orlando, who are also off to a dreadful start.

Cunningham entered the 2021/22 season as the clear-cut favorite to win Rookie of the Year, but Houston Rockets youngster Jalen Green has now surpassed him in the sportsbooks. Nevertheless, once the ex-Oklahoma State star gets back on the court and proves his worth, the award will surely be in his sights. The Pistons enter Saturday's game as 5.5-point favorites on home court.