Story byMatt ReedThu, February 12, 2026 at 11:43 PM UTC·2 min readCade 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. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Cade Cunningham is buying a minority stake in his favorite MLB team, the Texas Rangers. MORE: NBA announces suspensions for players involved in Pistons-Hornets fightCunningham 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.