Pistons' Jalen Duren: Secures second double-double
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Duren posted 21 points (5-9 FG, 11-12 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 135-116 win over the Magic.
Duren had an efficient night on the offensive end and scored over half of his points from the charity stripe. He also managed to turn in his second double-double in three games with the help of another strong rebounding performance. Duren looks to be back on track following a sluggish first few games of the 2025-26 season.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Efficient in limited playing time
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Duren recorded 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 115-111 loss to the Bulls.
It was interesting to see Duren play fewer minutes than Isaiah Stewart, who double-doubled in 25 minutes off the bench. It's worth noting, however, that Duren was limited by hamstring tightness during training camp, which may have prompted the Pistons to keep an eye on his workload Wednesday. Fantasy managers should expect the 2022 first-rounder's playing time to rise as he becomes further removed from the hamstring problem.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Looks great in win
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Duren produced 20 points (8-10 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks in 19 minutes of Thursday's 119-98 preseason win over the Wizards.
Duren did all his damage in 19 minutes as he looked to be in mid-season form Thursday. He could be poised to make another leap after finishing as a seventh-round fantasy value in nine-category leagues during the 2045-25 regular season in just 26.1 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Limited in return
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Duren finished with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 118-100 preseason loss to the Cavaliers.
Duren, who had been bothered by a hamstring complaint, made his preseason debut Tuesday. He was limited to just 13 minutes, likely part of his return-to-action plan. Despite the reduced playing time, Duren appeared healthy and was active on both ends of the floor. Barring any setbacks, expect to see him in the starting lineup come Opening Night.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Recovered from hamstring injury
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Duren (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers.
Hamstring tightness has limited Druen throughout training camp, but fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief. Barring any setbacks, the big man should be good to go for the Oct. 22 regular-season opener in Chicago.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Day-to-day with tight hamstring
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Duren remains day-to-day with hamstring tightness, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
The Pistons will likely continue to exercise caution with their top center, and there's no indication that Duren is in any real danger of missing Opening Night in late October. It's possible Duren won't play Thursday in Milwaukee, meaning Isaiah Stewart is potentially in line for another spot start. Paul Reed and two-way player Tolu Smith may also be needed to handle more playing time.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Will come off the bench Monday
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Duren will come off the bench for Monday's preseason opener against Memphis, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
We wouldn't read too much into the starting lineup for a preseason opener. Duren started all 78 games he played in last season, so this is likely just J.B. Bickerstaff tinkering with some rotations for the Pistons' first exhibition game of the season.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Pours in 21 points in Game 6 loss
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Duren provided 21 points (6-9 FG, 9-10 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 loss to New York in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Duren finished as the club's second-leading scorer after posting single-digit point totals in each of the club's last two games. The big man was highly efficient from the field once again, and he shot 65.0 percent from the field during the first round. The 21-year-old averaged 11.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.7 blocks across 33.9 minutes per game during the Pistons' first-round series loss to the Knicks. Duren averaged a double-double for the second consecutive season in the 2024-25 campaign. He played in a career-high 78 regular-season outings this year, finishing with averages of 11.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals across 26.1 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Strong in paint in double-double
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Duren finished Monday's 100-94 victory over the Knicks in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 37 minutes.
Duren was strong in the post in Monday's Game 2 battle, leading all Detroit players in blocks to go along with a team-high-tying rebound total in a double-double performance. Duren recorded his first double-double of the series after he failed to reach double figures in both scoring and rebounds in Saturday's Game 1 defeat.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Pulls down 16 rebounds Friday
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Duren accumulated 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-6 FT), 16 rebounds, five assists and one block across 39 minutes during Friday's 125-119 loss to Milwaukee.
Duren had to deal with Brook Lopez throughout the game, but the young big man still posted a decent stat line en route to recording a double-double for the sixth time across his last seven appearances. Duren is averaging 13.8 points, 13.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.8 blocks per game in five outings since the beginning of April and is ending the regular season on a strong note with the playoffs right around the corner.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Questionable for Monday
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Duren (leg) has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Kings, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Duren is in danger of missing a second straight game for the Pistons while dealing with a contusion on his right leg. If he's ruled out against Sacramento, Detroit will likely turn to Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed to pick up the slack in the frontcourt.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Won't play vs. Memphis
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Duren (leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
After an impressive performance against the Raptors on Friday, Duren will not be available for the second game of back-to-back Saturday against Memphis due to a contusion to his right leg. The Pistons will likely have to lean on Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed to shoulder the load in the paint against the Grizzlies.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Massive double-double
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Duren provided 21 points (9-11 FG, 3-4 FT), 18 rebounds, six assists, four blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 117-105 victory over Toronto.
Even though the impressive double-double is the first thing that jumps out, as Duren grabbed his third-best rebounding output of the campaign, it's hard not to look at his contributions in other categories, mainly assists and blocks. Duren is one of the best two-way big men in the NBA and is ending the regular season on a strong note. He's recorded five double-doubles over his last six outings, averaging 16.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 blocks per game in that stretch.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Balanced outing in double-double
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Duren chipped in 22 points (8-11 FG, 6-9 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 136-130 victory over New Orleans.
Duren held things down in the paint for Detroit in Sunday's contest, leading all players in rebounds while pacing all Pistons starters in scoring during a double-double outing. Duren has been a double-double machine this season, recording 35 double-doubles including two in his last three contests.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Perfect from field in loss
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Duren chipped in 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 27 minutes during Friday's 123-117 loss to the Mavericks.
Duren finished just one rebound shy of a double-double in this loss, but he had an excellent stat line across his 27 minutes of action -- he went perfect from the floor and also made his presence felt on defense with two swats. Duren has seven double-doubles in 11 appearances this month, tallying 13.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 blocks per game in March.
Duren posted seven points (2-3 FG, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 123-115 loss to the Clippers.
Duren fouled out in just 26 minutes, culminating in his worst performance in almost three months. Despite this effort, it's been a breakout season for Duren, who has realized some of the potential many had been hoping for. The Pistons are pushing hard for a playoff spot, which will require Duren to remain on the court.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Posts massive line
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Duren closed with 16 points (5-5 FG, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Monday's 134-106 win over Utah.
Duren racked up his 29th double-double of the campaign as the Pistons ran the Jazz out of the building in this one. Duren has been on a tear lately, posting second-round value in nine-category formats over his last 14 games with 14.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.3 blocks in 26.3 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Career-high six blocks in win
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Duren accumulated 18 points (6-7 FG, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, six blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Saturday's 115-94 win over the Nets.
Duren made the most of a favorable matchup, tallying a career high with six blocks. Coming off arguably his worst game in more than two months, Duren recorded yet another double-double, continuing what has been an impressive stretch of games. After a slow start to the campaign, Duren has turned things around, averaging 14.1 points, 11.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.1 combined steals and blocks over the past month.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Records another double-double
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Duren finished Wednesday's 117-97 victory over Boston with 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes.
Duren once again held things down in the paint for Detroit in Wednesday's contest, leading all players in rebounds while finishing as one of four players with a double-digit point total in a double-double showcase. Duren has recorded a double-double in 28 outings, including in eight of his last 10 contests.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Big double-double in San Antonio
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Duren closed with 21 points (10-14 FG, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Friday's 125-110 win over San Antonio.
Without Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) to worry about, Duren dominated the glass en route to his 25th double-double of the season. The 21 points also tied his season high, and the third-year center has pulled down double-digit boards in 14 of the last 16 games, averaging 14.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals over that stretch while shooting a stunning 70.7 percent from the floor. Duren has also become an asset at the charity stripe, shooting 84.6 percent on free throws during that span.
