Duren amassed seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT) and 14 rebounds in 28 minutes during Monday's 111-99 loss to the Celtics.
The teenage rookie has been predictably inconsistent as a fantasy asset, but Duren's upside has also been tantalizing. He's recorded double-digit boards in six of 11 games since the beginning of January, averaging 11.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks over that stretch while shooting 73.9 percent from the floor and an encouraging 75.9 percent from the free-throw line.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Highly efficient in win
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Duren ended Thursday's 130-122 win over the Nets with 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes.
Duren only missed one shot in the contest, and that came with less than four minutes left in the fourth quarter. The center went 3-of-3 from the field for eight points in the first half, adding four rebounds and an assist before going 4-of-5 over the final two quarters to finish third on the team with 17 points. Duren has now scored in double figures in five straight, though his seven rebounds on the night were the fewest he's recorded in six games this month.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Huge double-double against Bucks
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Duren finished with 23 points (9-13 FG, 5-5 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 150-130 loss to the Bucks.
It was the 10th double-double of the season for the rookie lottery pick, as Duren continues to exceed expectations after being viewed as a somewhat raw developmental project. Over his last 18 games, the 19-year-old is averaging 10.4 points, 11.6 boards, 1.4 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks in 28.2 minutes a night while shooting 69.0 percent from the floor.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Records ninth double-double
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Duren (ankle) amassed 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 126-108 loss to the Bulls in Paris.
Back in action for the first time since Jan. 6 after missing five straight games with a sore ankle, Duren came off the bench, likely so that head coach Dwane Casey could better manage his minutes. Duren performed well during his time on the court Thursday and could reclaim his usual starting role when the Pistons return to the United States for a home date with the Bucks on Monday.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Coming off bench Thursday
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Duren isn't starting Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Duren will be able to return from a five-game absence due to an ankle injury in Paris on Thursday. However, even though he started in his 15 appearances prior to his absence, he'll come off the bench against the Bulls while Bojan Bogdanovic and Isaiah Stewart start in the frontcourt.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Available against Bulls
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Duren (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Duren was considered questionable for Thursday's matchup, but he'll be able to play through his ankle issue during the Pistons' game in Paris. He's missed the last five games, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him face a minutes restriction against Chicago.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Questionable Thursday
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Duren (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls in Paris.
Duren didn't make the initial trip to France with the Pistons on Monday after misplacing his passport, but he arrived in Paris on Wednesday. However, it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return from a five-game absence due to right ankle soreness. Even if he's cleared to play against the Bulls, it wouldn't be surprising to see him face a minutes restriction.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Uncertain to make trip to France
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Duren (ankle) didn't travel with the Pistons to France on Monday ahead of their upcoming game Thursday against the Bulls in Paris, but the center is hoping to arrive in time for the contest, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
A sore right ankle had kept Duren from playing in each of the Pistons' last five games, but according to Edwards, a misplaced passport is the reason behind why he didn't travel with the team to France. The team is working toward getting Duren a new passport so he can join the team by Thursday, but since he'll miss out on an opportunity to practice Tuesday, he's looking unlikely to be available even if he arrives in time for Thursday's game. If that's the case, Isaiah Stewart could be in line for another start at center, allowing players like Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Livers and Kevin Knox to see more time at forward.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Still out Sunday
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Duren (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Knicks.
Duren will miss his fifth straight game Sunday with right ankle soreness. Nerlens Noel has started at center in his absence. Duren's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Chicago.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Remains sidelined Friday
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Duren (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Pelicans.
Duren's absence streak will extend to four games due to a sore right ankle. The rookie big man's next chance to play is Sunday's matchup against the Knicks.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Out again Wednesday
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Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Timberwolves.
Duren will miss a third straight game due to right ankle soreness. Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) is out again as well, so Isaiah Livers and Nerlens Noel are candidates for increased roles against Rudy Gobert and Minnesota's frontcourt.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Remains out Tuesday
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Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Duren will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to right ankle soreness, and his status for Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota remains to be seen. Isaiah Stewart and Nerlens Noel are candidates to see increased workloads against Philadelphia.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Sitting out Sunday
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Duren (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Considered a game-time call leading up to the 3 p.m. ET tipoff, Duren's sore right ankle will ultimately keep him out of action for the first time since Nov. 4. Isaiah Stewart is likely to shift over from power forward to serve as the Pistons' starting center in Duren's stead, while Saddiq Bey, Kevin Knox and Nerlens Noel could all be candidates to absorb some of Duren's vacated minutes.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Termed as game-time call
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Pistons head coach Dwane Casey said that Duren (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's tilt with the 76ers, is a game-time decision, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
A decision on Duren's status one way or the other should arrive shortly before the 3 p.m. ET opening tip. Duren, who is managing a sore right ankle, has yet to miss any of the Pistons' last 32 games. If Duren ends up sitting out Sunday, Isaiah Stewart could slide over from power forward to center, while players like Kevin Knox, Saddiq Bey and Nerlens Noel could pick up more minutes in the Detroit frontcourt.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-double in Wednesday's win
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Duren compiled 18 points (8-8 FG, 2-3 FT) to go along with 11 rebounds across 32 minutes of play in Wednesday's 122-119 win over the Warriors.
The rookie big man continues to improve, recording his fifth double-double Wednesday in 14 games since moving to the starting lineup. Duren is averaging 9.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game over his last 10 contests and is displaying some signs of a breakout. If he can maintain a similar level of production, Duren should be viewed as a fantasy-worthy option in most league formats.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Big night on glass
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Duren registered seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 18 rebounds, four assists and one block across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 121-101 victory over the Magic.
The rookie continues to dominate the glass since moving into the starting lineup earlier this month. Over the last 10 games, Duren has averaged 10.0 points and 12.9 boards a night while shooting 65.6 percent from the floor and a surprising 72.7 percent from the free-throw line, albeit on limited volume. The 19-year-old is developing more quickly than many anticipated after being the 13th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Duren totaled 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 FT) and 14 rebounds across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 126-111 loss to Utah.
Duren has been a somewhat inconsistent scorer recently, but he's been dominant on the boards, as he's now tallied double-digit rebounds in seven consecutive games. Over that stretch, he's posted four double-doubles and has averaged 10.0 points and 13.7 rebounds in 29.1 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-double in loss
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Duren provided 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-6 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block in 30 minutes during Friday's 122-113 loss to the Kings.
Duren's time on the floor has been increasing lately. Friday night marked five straight games he's played at least 24 minutes and produced double-digit boards. In those five games, the rookie center is averaging 9.4 points and 14.2 rebounds in 29 minutes per contest.
Duren finished with seven points (2-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 19 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 141-134 overtime victory over Charlotte.
Duren struggled to find his shooting touch, but he crashed the glass for a season-high 19 rebounds and also swatted away three shots. This marks his first blocked shots since Dec. 4 against Memphis. Duren is now averaging 6.6 points and 7.7 rebounds in 27 games this year.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-doubles in starting role
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Duren logged 10 points (5-7 FG) and 12 rebounds over 28 minutes during Friday's 114-103 loss to Memphis.
Duren made the first start of his career, ending with a respectable fantasy line. Although the defense wasn't there, he showed enough to make managers sit up and take notice. It is unclear if this will be a permanent move by the coaching staff, but for now, he should probably be added in just about every league.
