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Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham lands signature shoe in new long-term Nike deal

Cunningham becomes sixth active NBA player to have signature shoe deal

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 22: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on October 22, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves, 2025 Getty Images)

DETROITDetroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham has signed a new six-year endorsement deal to re-sign with Nike and will receive his own signature shoe.

According to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, Cunningham became the sixth active NBA player to have a signature shoe deal with Nike on Monday (Nov. 17), joining elite company including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Ja Morant, Devin Booker, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Cunningham’s signature shoe is expected to debut during the second half of the 2026-27 NBA season.

Speaking of Durant, Cunningham sat down with him for an exclusive interview in which he all but confirmed the new deal.

“I just got a text, matter of fact, saying that you signing back with Nike,” Durant said.

“That’s true. Yeah, it’s true,” Cade said.

“And you’re going to get your own signature shoe,” Durant replied.

The two reflected on the significance of the deal, with Cade expressing how meaningful it is.

“A signature athlete at Nike. I haven’t really grasped it yet,” Cade said. “That’s incredible.”

Cade talked about the logo design and the creative process ahead.

“You got the coldest. One of the coldest logos I’ve ever seen,” Durant said.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 26: A detail of the Nike sneakers worn by Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena on October 26, 2025 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images) (2025 Getty Images)

Cunningham, who made third-team All-NBA in the 2024-25 season, has elevated his game this season.

The 24-year-old, former No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft, is averaging career highs of 27.5 points, 9.9 assists, 1.4 steals, and 5.4 rebounds per game before suffering an injury this season.

The Pistons, on Nov. 17, took down the Indiana Pacers 127-112 to extend their season-long winning streak to 10, improving to 12-2 and leading the Eastern Conference.


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