Duren (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Antonio.
Duren will be sidelined for a second consecutive contest due to back spasms, marking the end of his 2023-24 campaign. The second-year center flashed talent when available with averages of 13.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.8 blocks in 29.1 minutes per game, but his rhythm was disrupted by a series of ankle and back injuries that limited him to 61 appearances. James Wiseman will likely pick up a start at center in Sunday's finale.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Questionable against San Antonio
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Duren (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Duren was held out against Dallas on Friday, but the big man remains day-to-day. If the Pistons decide to keep him on the shelf for Sunday, James Wiseman would likely get another opportunity in the starting lineup.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Out against Dallas
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Duren (back) won't play against Dallas on Friday.
Listed as questionable heading into Friday with low back spasms, Duren ultimately wasn't able to gain clearance for the penultimate game of the regular season. With Duren sidelined Friday, James Wiseman will likely step in as the Pistons' starting center and could be in store for a 30-plus-minute role if he steers clear of foul trouble.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Dealing with back spasms
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Duren is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks due to low back spasms.
Duren has been plagued by back spasms throughout the campaign, most recently missing three straight games at the end of March due to the issue. If Duren is downgraded to out, James Wiseman would likely start at center.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-double vs. Chicago
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Duren had 20 points (7-9 FG, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes during Thursday's 127-105 loss to the Bulls.
Duren registered his 44th double-double of the season Thursday, which ties him with Nikola Vucevic for seventh most in the NBA. In what has been a lost season for the Pistons, Duren has proved to be a silver lining for the team and has emerged as a solid big man next to young guards Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey. Since March 1, Duren is averaging 13.3 points on 59.7 percent shooting, 10.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 26.7 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Returns with double-double Tuesday
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Duren finished Tuesday's 120-102 loss to the 76ers with 15 points (5-12 FG, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes.
Duren sat out of Saturday's contest against the Nets with a sprained left ankle, but the big man returned Tuesday and co-led the Pistons in rebounding with Chimezie Metu. Duren now has 43 double-doubles on the year, tied for seventh most in the NBA, and his 11.6 rebounds per game ranks fifth in the Association. Over his last 10 games, Duren has averaged 11.9 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 25.7 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Not on injury report
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Duren (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Duren was unavailable Saturday against the Nets due to a sprained left ankle, but he should be back in action following a one-game absence. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 11.8 points and 8.6 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Ruled out Saturday
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Duren (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Nets, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Duren was a late addition to the injury report Saturday, and he'll end up being sidelined to face the Nets. James Wiseman is expected to get the start at center with Duren out.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Late addition to injury report
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Duren is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to a left ankle sprain.
It's unclear when Duren suffered his ankle injury, but he is now in danger of missing Saturday's contest. If Duren is ruled out, James Wiseman will likely draw the start against Brooklyn.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-double in Friday's loss
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Duren accumulated 17 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 108-90 loss to Memphis.
Duren notched his third double-double over his last five appearances, and the big man continues to put up quality numbers as one of the best two-way players in The Association. Duren has recorded 42 double-doubles across his 59 appearances.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Removed from injury report
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Duren (tooth/mouth) carries no injury designation for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Duren is cleared for Wednesday's contest after a collision caused him to lose a tooth in Monday's loss to Memphis. He will likely be unrestricted Wednesday.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: On track for Wednesday
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Duren (mouth) practiced Tuesday in advance of Wednesday's game against Atlanta, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Duren exited in the first half of Monday's 110-108 loss to Memphis after losing a tooth, but he attempted to return to action before the medical staff advised him against it, per Edwards. The second-year center's ability to practice Tuesday bodes well for his chances of suiting up Wednesday. The 20-year-old is averaging 14.0 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks in 29.0 minutes across his last three healthy appearances.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Won't return Monday
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Duren (tooth) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Memphis, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports. He'll finish with zero points, one rebound, one assist, one steal and two turnovers in five minutes.
Duren wasn't cleared to return to the contest after he checked out of the game with 6:55 remaining in the first quarter upon having a tooth dislodged when he collided with the Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson. James Wiseman will likely cover most of the minutes at center for the rest of Monday's contest and would presumably start Wednesday's game in Atlanta if Duren is unable to play.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Questionable to return Monday
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Duren is questionable to return Monday against the Grizzlies after having a tooth dislodged in a collision with Memphis' Jaren Jackson in the first quarter, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Duren checked out of the game with 6:55 remaining in the quarter and immediately headed to the locker room to for further evaluation. If Duren is unable to return, James Wiseman would likely see most of the minutes at center for the rest of the game.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Exits in first quarter
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Duren left Monday's game against the Grizzlies in the first quarter to be evaluated in the locker room for an apparent injury, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
Duren appeared to be clutching at his mouth after taking an inadvertent hit to the face from Jaren Jackson. The Pistons should have an update on Duren's status for the rest of the game shortly.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Grabs 17 boards vs. Wizards
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Duren ended Friday's 96-87 victory over the Wizards with 20 points (9-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 17 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals across 35 minutes.
Duren registered 17-plus rebounds for the 10th time this season during Friday's win, and he was responsible for five of the Pistons' eight offensive boards. He recorded his 41st double-double of the season, which is tied with Tyrese Haliburton for eighth most in the league. Duren is averaging 13.8 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 29.6 minutes per game this season.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Claims double-double in return
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Duren (back) tallied 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists across 25 minutes Wednesday in the Pistons' 106-91 loss to the Timberwolves.
Duren had missed the Pistons' previous three games with back spasms, but he reclaimed his spot in the starting five and came away with his 40th double-double of the season. He handled a near-even split of the playing time at center with James Wiseman, who logged 23 minutes in the loss. Head coach Monty Williams could opt to keep a rough timeshare between the two in place over the remaining weeks of the season to preserve Duren's minutes while also continuing to reward Wiseman for his improved play since the All-Star break.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Claims double-double in return
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Duren (back) tallied 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists across 25 minutes Wednesday in the Pistons' 106-91 loss to the Timberwolves.
Duren had missed the Pistons' previous three games with back spasms, but he reclaimed his spot in the starting five and came away with his 40th double-double of the season. He handled a near-even split of the playing time at center with James Wiseman, who logged 23 minutes in the loss. Head coach Monty Williams could opt to keep a rough timeshare between the two in place over the remaining weeks of the season to preserve Duren's minutes while also continuing to reward Wiseman for his improved play since the All-Star break.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Available to play
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Duren (back) is available to play Wednesday against Minnesota.
Duren was previously considered probable after missing the past three games for Detroit, but he's all set for a return. Whether or not he has restrictions remains to be seen. James Wiseman's streaming appeal takes a big hit with this news.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Considered probable Wednesday
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Duren (back) is probable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Duren appears on track to return from a three-game absence due to back spasms. If he's able to return, James Wiseman would likely revert to a 15-20 minute role off the bench, although the status of offensive engine Cade Cunningham (knee/rest) is important to monitor as well.
