Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, one of the NBA’s brightest young talents, has expanded his involvement in professional sports by purchasing a minority ownership stake in the Texas Rangers. The announcement came on Thursday through ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania, who highlighted Cunningham’s deep connection to the Rangers as his hometown team located in Arlington, Texas.
This investment reflects Cunningham’s ongoing commitment to his roots in Texas while pursuing a promising basketball career. The Texas Rangers play at Globe Life Field, a familiar venue for Cunningham given his origin from Arlington.
Current NBA Performance and Role
Cunningham’s NBA season remains impressive, as he prepares to participate in the NBA All-Star Game set for Sunday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. So far this season, Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.6 assists per game, while maintaining a field goal percentage of 46.2% and 33.0% from beyond the arc.
Recently, Cunningham helped lead the Pistons to a 113-95 victory over the Toronto Raptors, contributing 28 points in just 30 minutes of play. In another notable game against the Charlotte Hornets, which was marked by an on-court altercation between players, Cunningham scored 33 points across 37 minutes.
At the NBA break, the Pistons hold the top position in the Eastern Conference with a 40-13 record, a testament to Cunningham’s significant contributions as their lead star since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft from Oklahoma State.
Texas Rangers’ Recent Management and Team Outlook
The Rangers, proud champions of the 2023 World Series, are seeking to regain their winning momentum following some postseason absences. Leadership changes have played a role in these efforts, with Skip Schumaker recently appointed as the team’s manager. Schumaker brings previous experience managing the Miami Marlins and served as a senior adviser to Rangers president of baseball operations, Chris Young, during the 2025 MLB season.
With new management in place and Cunningham’s fresh investment, the Rangers appear poised to strengthen their organizational foundation as they aim for a return to playoff contention.
Balancing Basketball and Baseball Commitments
While Cunningham’s primary focus remains on guiding the Pistons deeper into the NBA playoffs and potentially the NBA Finals, his minority ownership enables him to maintain an active connection with baseball. After the NBA season concludes, Cunningham will likely increase his attendance at Rangers home games, further supporting the team in his hometown.
His move signals both a business venture and a personal statement about his pride in Arlington and Texas as a whole. Cunningham’s dual roles as a professional basketball player and baseball team part-owner highlight the broadened scope of athlete investments in sports today, especially when tied to community and hometown loyalty.
Detroit Pistons All-Star and Arlington, Texas native Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake of his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers, he told ESPN.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 12, 2026
Detroit Pistons All-Star and Arlington, Texas native Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake of his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers, he told ESPN.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 12, 2026
