Cunningham will start in place of Demarcus Cousins (ankle) for Sunday's game in Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Cunningham will slot in at the four while Anthony Davis slides over to Cousins' typical center position. Before plugging the gritty Villanova product into daily lineups, DFSers should take note that the Nuggets have allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points to forwards across the past 10 games.

Cunningham will return to the bench for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

With DeMarcus Cousins (ribs) out on Friday against the Rockets, Cunningham drew the start and logged seven points, nine rebounds, an assist, a block and a steal across 39 minutes. However, Cousins is officially returning to the starting lineup, which sends Cunningham back to the bench. Cunningham will see a significant drop from Friday's minutes total, likely dropping to the mid-20's as long as Cousins plays a full workload.

Cunningham (illness) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Cunningham was held out of Monday's practice with an illness, but after receiving treatment throughout the day Tuesday, he now feels good enough to take the court. After the addition of DeMarcus Cousins, Cunningham has settled into a bench role after starting 29 games previously this season and has averaged 7.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointer across 25.2 minutes in nine games since the All-Star break.

Cunningham is battling an illness in advance of Tuesday's game against Portland, Justin Verrier of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The illness kept Cunningham out of practice Monday, but at this point it's too early to determine whether or not it'll affect his availability Tuesday night. For now, the Pelicans are deeming Cunningham "questionable," and an update should be available following shootaround Tuesday morning. Cunningham is coming off of a 14-point, six-rebound effort Saturday in Charlotte.

Cunningham produced 16 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during a 109-86 win over the Pistons on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cunningham got the start at power forward due to DeMarcus Cousins' one-game suspension, and made the most of it by putting up a season-high 16 points, and matching a season high with four three-pointers made. He will likely be heading back to the bench for Friday's game against the Spurs, but this good performance might help him get a few more minutes off the bench going forward.

Cunningham will start at power forward in Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Justin Verrier of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

With DeMarcus Cousins serving his one-game suspension due to technical fouls, Cunningham will get the start alongside Anthony Davis in the frontcourt Wednesday. Cunningham has started 27 games this season for the Pelicans, averaging 6.4 points and 4.4 rebounds over 28 minutes in those games, and a similar dosage should be expected for Cunningham against Detroit.

Cunningham (personal) isn't listed on the Pelicans injury report heading into Thursday's game against the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Cunningham missed the Pelicans' most recent two games while tending to the birth of his child, and after spending the past week with the newborn while the NBA was on the All-Star break, he's since rejoined the team. With the Pelicans acquiring DeMarcus Cousins earlier this week to create an imposing frontcourt tandem with Anthony Davis, Cunningham figures to play almost exclusively at small forward over the final two months of the season, which may result in a downturn in playing time. Along with incumbent starter Solomon Hill, Cunningham will also have to fight for playing time with 10-day signee Hollis Thompson and Omri Casspi, who was a throw-in to the Cousins deal.

Cunningham (personal) will remain sidelined for Monday's matchup against the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

The nature of Cunningham's absence remains unknown, but he will now be out of action until following the All Star break. With Terrence Jones also ruled out, the Pelicans will be thin at power forward. Thus, Anthony Davis may slide down to power forward, freeing room for more Donatas Motiejunas, Alexis Ajinca, and Omer Asik at center.

Cunningham will not play Monday against the Suns for personal reasons.

EDGE Analysis

The nature of the absence is unknown at this time, but it could leave the Pelicans shorthanded in the frontcourt, with Terrence Jones' (thumb) status very much up in the air. Cunningham is coming off of a strong showing Sunday in Sacramento, when he finished with 14 points, including four three-pointers, to go with six rebounds and two assists in 38 minutes.

Cunningham will draw the start at power forward for Friday's tilt against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

With Terrance Jones (thumb) out Friday, Cunningham will be inserted into his slot in the starting five. Over the past four contests, Cunningham has averaged 4.3 points and 3.8 rebounds across 21.3 minutes per game, but should be in line for a larger workload against the Timberwolves.