Reading this article, mentioning Wembanyama feels more like a name drop and a needless detail. Basically, the Pistons are trying to get Cade Cunningham healthy as quickly as possible and figuring out options to get Cade Cunningham a speedy recovery. Encouraging their franchise player to get surgery is key to that. That is the point.

The Pistons trying to expedite Cade Cunningham's recovery is the article's focus, so I do not understand the exact point in mentioning Wembanyama here. Rumors will swirl no matter what. The Pistons will do what is in the best interest of the team, so Cade Cunningham's return and recovery since he is the team's franchise player is of the organization's top priority.