JALEN DUREN NEWS

Strong defense in close loss Duren totaled eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Thursday's 107-104 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Duren's two steals tied his season high, and his three blocks were one short of tying his season high. Defense is the weak point of the center's game and a significant reason why his minutes per game (25.1) are down from last year (29.1). His play has been improved overall since the beginning of December, however, averaging 10.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in 26.4 minutes.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in win Duren ended Monday's 118-115 win over Portland with 14 points (7-11 FG), 12 rebounds and four assists across 27 minutes.

Impact Duren continues to be a double-double machine for the Pistons. The 21-year-old big man has 13 double-doubles on the season and three in the last four games, making him a force to be reckoned with in the paint.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Owns glass in double-double showing Duren totaled 10 points (5-9 FG), 14 rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 25 minutes during Friday's 98-94 win over the Hornets.

Impact Duren held things down in the paint for Detroit in Friday's outing, leading all players in rebounds while swatting a team-best blocks total and concluding with a double-double in a winning effort. Duren has posted a double-double in 12 contests this season, including in three of his last four appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Records another double-double Duren had 18 points (9-10 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 105-96 win over the Magic.

Impact Duren had an efficient performance to kick off the new year in style, as he missed just one of his 10 shots from the field and recorded a double-double for the third time across his last five games. He's not the double-double machine he was in 2023-24, but Duren remains a solid player on both ends of the court while operating as the anchor down low for an improved Detroit team. Duren is averaging 11.1 points and 8.5 boards per contest since the beginning of December.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Thursday Duren (ankle) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact Duren will suit up following a probable tag due to a sprained left ankle. The big man has appeared in four consecutive outings since missing the club's Dec. 12 loss to Boston due to a wrist injury, and in the month of December, he has averaged 9.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals across 27.0 minutes per contest while shooting 70.0 percent from the field in seven matchups.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Duren is probable for Thursday's game against the Kings due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Duren has appeared in four straight games since missing a Dec. 12 loss in Boston due to a wrist injury. The big man is expected to play through the minor ankle sprain, but he's scored in double figures only once over his last four appearances, averaging 10.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.8 minutes per game during that stretch.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records 17/11 double-double Duren closed with 17 points (7-7 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Saturday's 133-125 victory over the Suns.

Impact Duren logged his ninth double-double of the season and seems to be past the wrist injury that caused an absence last week. His 34 minutes on the court marked his second-highest minute total of the season, which is an encouraging sign for the third-year pro after logging a 26-game average of five fewer minutes per contest compared to his sophomore campaign.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Owns paint in return to lineup Duren chipped in nine points (4-7 FG, 1-1 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 125-124 overtime win over Miami.

Impact Duren returned to the lineup Monday after missing the previous game with a wrist injury, leading all Pistons in rebounds while concluding one point short of a double-double. Duren has hauled in 15 or more boards in three contests this season, having reaching a double-digit rebound total on 10 occurrences.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Duren (wrist) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Heat.

Impact Duren will return to action Monday after being a late scratch ahead of Thursday's loss to the Celtics, which was his first absence since Nov. 10. Over his last 14 appearances, Duren has averaged 9.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 24.4 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Duren (wrist) is out for Thursday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Duren was a late addition to the injury report earlier Thursday, and the star big man will sit this matchup against Boston due to this wrist injury. It's unclear if it's an issue that will force Duren to miss extended time, but until a more precise timeline for his return is provided, he should be considered questionable to face the Heat on Monday. This means Isaiah Stewart is likely to move into the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Duren is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Celtics due to a right wrist sprain.

Impact Duren is in danger of missing his first game since Nov. 10 due to a sprained right wrist. If Duren is ultimately ruled out, Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed are candidates to receive increased playing time.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three rejections in Tuesday's loss Duren recorded 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 128-107 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact The third-year center has seen his court time and production take a step back this season, but Duren is at least making an impact at the defensive end. In 12 games since returning from a minor ankle injury he's recorded multiple rejections five times, averaging 9.6 points, 9.2 boards, 2,5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 24.3 minutes while shooting 63.9 percent from the floor.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to 13 minutes in loss Duren provided four points (2-2 FG) and two assists over 13 minutes during Saturday's 111-96 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Most of the starters struggled in this matchup, and Duren wasn't the exception -- he only logged 13 minutes, to the disappointment of fantasy managers. Duren has been far from the double-double machine he was in 2023-24, and he's reached that outcome just eight times so far. He's also recorded single-digit points in four of his last six appearances.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Detroit in rebounds Duren provided 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 26 minutes during Friday's 130-106 victory over Indiana.

Impact Duren led his team in rebounds and grabbed double-digit boards for the second time in his last three appearances, resulting in his sixth double-double of November. He also posted another strong showing at the rim and has recorded 10 blocks over his last four games. This was a timely performance on the offensive end for Duren, who had been held to seven points or fewer in three of his last four matchups.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in win Duren supplied 13 points (4-7 FG, 5-8 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and four blocks over 25 minutes during Monday's 102-100 win over the Raptors.

Impact Duren recorded his seventh double-double of the campaign, and that will be a relief to his fantasy managers after he posted a couple duds in his previous two games. This was his fifth career game with at least four blocks, as he finished one swat shy of his career best. He's averaging 24.8 minutes compared to 29.1 during the 2023-24 campaign, and that's currently capping his upside.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs nine boards Thursday Duren posted five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss to the Hornets.

Impact The big man was limited in the loss while playing fewer minutes than Isaiah Stewart for the second time in the club's last three outings. Duren posted nine-plus rebounds for the 10th time this season, though he scored five or fewer points for the fifth time over 15 regular-season appearances. In his last five outings, the 21-year-old has averaged 10.4 points, 11.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 64.7 percent from the field across 26.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huge night on boards Duren ended with 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 FT), 22 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Monday's 122-112 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Duren lived on the glass all evening, securing a season-high 22 rebounds while notching his second straight double-double. The big man has now recorded double-digit rebounding performances in three of his last five appearances. Duren also had a strong showing on the defensive end, accounting for two of his squad's three swats.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting after all Sunday Duren is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact It was initially reported that Isaiah Stewart was going to start at center Sunday, but that appears to have been an error as Duren has been listed in the Pistons' starting five.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Duren won't start Sunday's game against the Wizards, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Duren isn't listed on the injury report, so he'll presumably be available off the bench. He has started all 12 of his appearances this season and 60 of his 61 regular-season outings last season, so it's an unfamiliar role for the talented big man, who's averaging 8.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 25.1 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Efficient in victory Duren accumulated eight points (4-5 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 123-121 overtime win over Miami.

Impact After missing the Pistons' last two matchups due to a left ankle sprain, Duren returned to game action and posted a team-high 11 rebounds Tuesday. The big man continued his efficient season from the field with a 4-for-5 shooting performance, and he has shot 82.9 percent from the floor through 10 regular-season appearances. Duren is averaging 8.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks across 24.1 minutes per game thus far.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Tuesday Duren (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Duren has been upgraded from questionable to available and will return to action following a two-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. Before his injury, Duren had double-doubled in two straight games, including a season-high 17 rebounds against the Nets on Nov. 3.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to suit up Tuesday Duren (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Duren has missed two straight games after tweaking his ankle in the first quarter against Charlotte last week, but he has a chance to return Tuesday. The third-year center was off to a strong start before the ankle injury, averaging 9.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks in 25.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Impact As expected, Duren has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a second straight game due to a left ankle sprain. Isaiah Stewart should draw another start at center in Duren's absence. Duren's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus Miami.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Duren (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Duren is dealing with a left ankle sprain, and the doubtful tag suggests he's not likely to see action Sunday. That would mark his second straight absence since leaving the Wednesday loss to the Hornets after just eight minutes of action due to the injury. If Duren is ruled out, then Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed are candidates to receive increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE