Duren accumulated zero points (0-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 105-95 win over the 76ers.
Duren delivered a dud for fantasy managers, lasting just 11 minutes before fouling out. It's been a modest start to the season for Duren, coming up short of preseason expectations. However, he is locked in as the starting center and typically sees 30 minutes per game. Managers simply need to sweep this game under the rug and move on.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Perfect from field Saturday
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Duren finished with 15 points (7-7 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 29 minutes in Saturday's 124-118 loss to the Celtics.
Duren finished just one rebound shy of opening the new season with two double-doubles over his first three appearances. One of the most promising young big men in The Association, Duren had excellent fantasy upside due to his solid two-way play and his established role as a go-to offensive option on a rebuilding Pistons team. Duren had a career-best season in 2023-24 with 13.8 points and 11.6 rebounds per game across 61 regular-season contests, and it wouldn't be surprising if he improves on those numbers in 2024-25.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Posts double-double in opener
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Duren finished with 13 points (4-4 FG, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds and four assists across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 115-109 loss to the Pacers.
Duren didn't have too many touches on offense, which is understandable following the addition of Tobias Harris to the starting lineup. Still, the big man made the most of his chances and didn't miss a single attempt from the field while also making his presence felt on the defensive end. Expect Duren to be a double-double threat every time he steps on the floor in 2024-25.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Team option picked up by Detroit
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The Pistons exercised the fourth-year option on Duren's rookie contract Monday, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
By exercising Duren's team option, the Pistons will keep the 2022 first-round pick under team control through the 2025-26 season. Duren was an every-night starter for Detroit last year, and across 61 regular-season games during the 2023-24 campaign he averaged 13.8 points on 61.9 percent shooting, 11.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.8 blocks over 29.1 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Hits for 17 against Suns
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Duren scored 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 FT) while adding six rebounds and an assist in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 105-97 preseason loss to the Suns
Duren led the Pistons in scoring and rebounding on a night when both Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson were sidelined by illness. Duren's production took a big step forward in his second NBA campaign, averaging 13.8 points and 11.6 boards over 61 regular-season games in 2023-24. Detroit's new-look frontcourt could give the 20-year-old even more freedom to crash the glass when it's at full strength.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Full practice participant
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Duren (back) is fully cleared for training camp activities, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Duren appeared in 61 regular-season contests last year but was sidelined for the final two games of Detroit's campaign due to back spasms. With the injury firmly in the rearview mirror, the 20-year-old has been uninhibited in the opening days of training camp.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Out for finale
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Remains out Monday
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Duren (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Duren will miss a third straight game due to low back spasms, so James Wiseman should draw another start at center. Duren's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Minnesota.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-double against Miami
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Duren registered 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block in 29 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 loss to the Heat.
It was the fourth straight double-double for the second-year center and his 38th of the season, tying him with Tyrese Haliburton for eighth in the league. Duren has failed to pull down double-digit boards only twice in 13 games since the All-Star break, averaging 14.1 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 blocks while shooting 63.3 percent from the floor.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Dimed up by Cade
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Duren closed with 20 points (8-10 FG, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 114-97 win over the Hornets.
The entirety of Duren's offensive output came off putbacks and dunks, joining Cade Cunningham to form an upside-rich pick-and-roll duo for Detroit's future. Duren missed two dunks in the first half, which seemed to ignite the 20-year-old, who finished with awesome conviction throughout the rest of the contest. He doesn't have the most vertical pop, but Duren's combination of size and athleticism is still off the charts.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-double in Thursday's win
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Duren registered 12 points (6-8 FG), 14 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Thursday's 118-112 win over the Nets.
The second-year center is dominating the glass again, recording double-doubles in seven of the last eight games while averaging 13.4 points, 11.0 boards, 3.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals while shooting 61.2 percent from the floor. Duren is up to 34 double-doubles on the season, good for 10th in the league, even though he's missed 15 of the Pistons' 62 games.