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Coming off bench Duren (ankle) will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Pacers, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact The Pistons will watch Duren's minutes according to coach Monty Williams, but no specifics were given. It's understandable why the Pistons will be cautious, as Duren has missed the past five games and his ankle has flared up a couple times this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Friday Duren (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Duren isn't even showing up on the injury report which is a great sign. He missed the past five games for Detroit, but he practiced in full on Wednesday without any setbacks. Presumably, Duren will be back in the starting lineup and will look to build some momentum again after a strong start to the campaign.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Wednesday Duren (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact As expected, Duren, who's missed five straight games due to right ankle soreness, was able to log a full practice ahead of Friday's matchup in Indiana. However, his official status for that contest won't be released until Thursday afternoon. If available, Duren would presumably slide right back into the starting center spot, but he may face restrictions at first.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to practice this week The Pistons announced Tuesday that Duren (ankle) is expected to practice this week, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Duren has missed five straight contests due to right ankle soreness, but he's nearing a return to game action. The second-year center has recently been participating in 3-on-3 drills and should be a full participant in practice soon. The Pistons have just one more game this week, Friday in Indiana, but Duren's status for that game has yet to be determined.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nuggets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Duren will miss a fifth consecutive game Monday, but coach Monty Williams provided an encouraging update ahead of the matchup, saying that the center has progressed to 3-on-3 work and is expected to return soon. While Duren will have a few days to recover before the Pistons face Indiana on Friday, it's unclear whether he'll be available for that matchup.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Duren (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Duren has missed the past four games for Detroit, but the questionable tag suggests that he's now day-to-day. His potential return would provide a huge boost for the Pistons with Nikola Jokic on the schedule Monday. The Pistons have been relying on Kevin Knox in smaller lineups in Duren's absence at the expense of Marvin Bagley, so it will be interesting to see how the rotation shapes up.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Duren is in line to miss a fourth straight game, meaning James Wiseman and Isaiah Stewart could see increased run, as well as Marvin Bagley. Duren is enjoying an excellent start to the season and his absence has been greatly felt as a two-way threat. Duren is averaging 12.6 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Friday Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Duren sustained a right ankle injury last week and will be forced to miss a third consecutive game. Marvin Bagley is questionable due to an illness, so James Wiseman and Isaiah Stewart could see increased run Friday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Tuesday Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Duren sustained a right ankle injury during Friday's game against the 76ers and will be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup. James Wiseman and Marvin Bagley should continue to see an uptick in playing time Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday Duren (ankle) will not play Sunday against Chicago.

Impact Duren's long-term ankle health is the priority, so his absence Sunday after re-aggravating his ankle injury Friday is unsurprising. Marvin Bagley and Isaiah Stewart will see enlarged roles.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return due to ankle Duren won't be able to return to Friday's game against the 76ers due to a right ankle injury. He finished with four points (2-5 FG), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 2...

Impact Duren's ankle has flared up several times this season, so this is really unfortunate. He should be considered questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls. If he's forced to miss time, Marvin Bagley will likely pick up the bulk of Duren's minutes.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in return Duren totaled 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds and five assists over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 120-118 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Duren returned Wednesday after dealing with ankle injury, finishing second on the team in rebounds and as one of five Pistons with a double-digit point total in a double-double effort. Duren has been a key contributor in the paint for Detroit, posting a double-double in five of his seven outings this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Duren (ankle) will play Wednesday against Milwaukee.

Impact As expected, Duren will participate in Wednesday's tilt after battling ankle soreness prior to the contest. He should be expected to return to the starting lineup in place of Marvin Bagley. Through six games, Duren has averaged 14.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2,8 assists and 2.1 steals/blocks across 29.8 minutes.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Coach Monty Williams expects Duren (ankle) to play Wednesday versus the Bucks, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Duren was a late scratch Monday but should return to action Wednesday. The second-year center has been superb to start the campaign, posting four double-doubles across six appearances while averaging 14.3 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Duren (ankle) is officially questionable for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Duren was a game-time scratch on Monday, but it appears his ankle injury is minor. Marvin Bagley's usage would decline if Duren is able to return.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Warriors.

Impact Duren was a late addition to the injury report, and the severity of his injury remains unclear. He missed a game last week due to an ankle issue, so this may just be a precautionary measure by Detroit. In his absence, Marvin Bagley will draw another start, while James Wiseman could see some minutes off the bench versus his old squad.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Duren is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Warriors due to bilateral ankle soreness.

Impact Duren was added to the injury report moments before starting lineups were expected to be announced, but the severity of the issue remains unclear. He dealt with an ankle injury last week and missed a game, so this could simply be a precautionary measure for Detroit. If Duren is sidelined again, Marvin Bagley would presumably draw another start.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ejected Sunday Duren was ejected from Sunday's loss to the Suns after being assessed two flagrant fouls, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Duren posted a double-double before his premature departure, logging 12 points (6-10 FG), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes. It seems unlikely that his ejection will result in further discipline, so he should be available for Monday's game against Golden State.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Duren (ankle) will be available to face the Magic on Thursday.

Impact Duren was considered a game-time call for Thursday but will end up being available, and he should provide a gigantic boost on both ends of the court for Detroit. He's averaging 15.5 points and 13.3 rebounds per game through four appearances, and he has posted a double-double in each of the outings in which he's played at least 30 minutes.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Duren (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Duren was also questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers before being ruled out, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up in the second half of the back-to-back set. Marvin Bagley will likely start at center once again if Duren is unavailable.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Impact Duren was initially listed as questionable and didn't participate in the team's morning shootaround, so this isn't a major surprise. However, it is a huge blow, as the second-year center was off to a fast start this season. In Duren's absence, Marvin Bagley will likely start at canter, while James Wiseman could also see his first action of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Duren is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland with a left ankle sprain.

Impact Wednesday marks the front end of a back-to-back set for Detroit, so Duren could be at risk of missing one or both of those contests now that he's nursing an injury. The 19-year-old center notched double-doubles in each of the Pistons' first three games but took a step back in Monday's 124-112 loss to the Thunder, finishing with eight points (4-11 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Monster performance Saturday Duren ended Saturday's 118-102 victory over Chicago with 23 points (9-11 FG, 5-5 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes.

Impact The 19-year-old center looks poised to turn a corner this season, and while the season is just three games old, there's no question Duren is showing encouraging signs early on. Duren has three double-doubles in his first three games, grabbing at least 14 rebounds in every game, and he also has multiple blocks in each of those contests. He's averaging 18.0 points, 15.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 80 percent from the field. Those numbers are probably not sustainable over a long-term scenario, but the improvements are real.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates in win Duren chipped in 14 points (7-8 FG), 17 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 111-99 victory over the Hornets. He also had five turnovers.

Impact Duren fueled a 53-41 team rebounding edge for the Pistons, helping limit Charlotte's center duo of Mark Williams and Nick Richards to five total rebounds. The 19-year-old Duren was also extremely efficient, capitalizing at a high level around the basket. He's on the rise.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong start to sophomore season Duren chipped in 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 103-102 loss to the Heat.

Impact Matched up against Bam Adebayo, Duren more than held his own at both ends of the court. The 19-year-old nearly averaged a double-double as a rookie, and while he still doesn't offer much in the way of offensive skills, his numbers should rise in 2023-24 both due to his own physical maturation, and the return of Cade Cunningham to the lineup to give every Pistons a boost.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE