Pistons star Cade Cunningham earns stake in hometown MLB team

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13 February 2026 at 03:43

Cade Cunningham has seen his stock rise massively during his young NBA career with the Detroit Pistons, and the Eastern Conference star is using his fame to live out a childhood dream.

The Pistons star has Detroit firmly in the top position in the East before the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. However, Cunningham has some attention on another sport with Spring Training around the corner.

According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Cade Cunningham is buying a minority stake in his favorite MLB team, the Texas Rangers.

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Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham is buying a minority stake in his hometown Texas Rangers, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/MjbJ0x5Whc
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) February 12, 2026

Cunningham and Detroit have become an instant favorite to represent the East in this year’s NBA Finals. Meanwhile, his on-court talent has certainly helped lift his business portfolio as well with his latest purchase.

The 24 year old has been a lifelong fan of the MLB’s Rangers after growing up in Arlington, Texas – the home of the baseball franchise. Cunningham has even had the chance to throw out the first pitch at a game back in 2025.

Back in 2023, the Rangers won the World Series for the first time in franchise history. Given Cunningham’s significant fandom, the Detroit guard will be hopeful that he and his ownership group can help deliver another championship.

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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham drives to the net against Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Given Cade Cunningham’s monster five-year rookie max contract worth over $269 million, it’s evident that the Pistons standout has a bright and lucrative future ahead in the NBA and across his other endeavors.