NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
JALEN DUREN
11.4 PPG •
10.3 RPG •
2.6 APG
11.4 PPG
10.3 RPG
2.6 APG
After 12 games, Jalen Duren's passion for winning continues to shine for Pistons DETROIT - Through the first two years of his career, Jalen Duren has shown flashes of being a promin...
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
Won't go Friday Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Hawks.
Impact Duren sustained a left ankle sprain during Wednesday's loss to the Hornets and was absent from Friday's shootaround before being ruled out. The recency of the injury could mean the big man misses additional time moving forward. If that ends up being the case, Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed are candidates to receive increased playing time. Duren's next chance to feature will come Sunday against the Rockets.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from shootaround Duren (ankle), who is doubtful for Friday's game versus the Hawks, was absent for the Pistons' morning shootaround, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Duren is not likely to suit up Friday due to a left ankle sprain, and his absence from shootaround does not bode well for his chance of playing. The big man sustained the injury during Wednesday's loss to the Hornets, and if he is unable to go Friday, Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed are candidates to receive increased playing time.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play against Atlanta Duren (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Hawks.
Impact Duren sprained his left ankle during Wednesday's contest against Charlotte and is expected to remain out Friday. If Duren is downgraded to out, Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed are candidates to receive increased playing time.
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pistons center Jalen Duren leaves game with sprained left ankle, does not return in loss to Hornets
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren left Wednesday night’s 108-107 loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a left spraine ankle and did not returnNOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will not return Wednesday Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game versus Charlotte.
Impact Duren suffered an injury to his left ankle after landing on a teammates' foot while skying for a rebound. Duren exited in the first quarter and was deemed unable to return after being evaluated at halftime. His next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus Atlanta, but the 2o-year-old has dealt with ankle injuries in the past, which makes his eventual return slightly more tenuous.
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sustains ankle injury Duren (left ankle) went back to the locker room during the first half of Wednesday's game against the Hornets and will be re-evaluated at halftime, Johnny Kane of FanDuel Sports Ne...
Impact Duren rolled his ankle during the first quarter of Wednesday's game and stayed on the floor temporarily before exiting and going to the locker room. He'll undergo further evaluation during halftime before being given an official designation.
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Best outing of season in victory Duren supplied 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 victory over the Nets.
Impact Duren dominated the glass in Sunday's victory, leading all players in rebounds while shooting a perfect mark from the field and concluding as the lone player with a double-double performance. Duren, who also led all players with a trio of blocks, set a new season high in rebounds and has has tallied a double-double in three contests this year.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Minimal impact in loss Duren had five points (2-2 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block over 18 minutes during Friday's 128-98 loss to the Knicks.
Impact Duren didn't suffer any injury but logged just 18 minutes, as the game was already out of hand by the start of the fourth quarter. Duren has had a quiet start to the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 8.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 blocks in 24.3 minutes across six appearances.
NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Fouls out in 11 minutes 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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Perfect from field Saturday 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.
Impact 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 has excellent fantasy upside due to his solid two-way play and his established role as a go-to offensive option in a rebuilding Pistons team. Duren has 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.
OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Posts double-double in opener 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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Team option picked up by Detroit The Pistons exercised the fourth-year option on Duren's rookie contract Monday, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Impact 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. Duren, Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson (illness) are projected to be the Pistons' starting frontcourt for the start of the 2024-25 regular season.
OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Hits for 17 against Suns 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
Impact He led the Pistons in both 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, as he averaged 13.8 points and 11.6 boards over 61 games in 2023-24, and Detroit's new-look frontcourt could give the 20-year-old even more freedom to crash the glass when it's at full strength.
OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Full practice participant Duren (back) is fully cleared for training camp activities, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Duren appeared in 61 regular-season contests last year, but he was sidelined for the final two games of Detroit season due to back spasms. With the ailment firmly in the rearview mirror, the 20-year-old has been uninhibited in opening days of training camp.
OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Season comes to an end Duren (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Antonio.
Impact Duren will be sidelined for a second consecutive contest due to back spasms, marking the end of his 2023-24 campaign. The second-year big flashed imposing talent when healthy, averaging 13.8 points, 11.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 29.1 minutes per game, although his rhythm was disrupted by a series of ankle and back injuries, limiting him to 61 games on the year.
APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against San Antonio Duren (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Impact Duren was held out against Dallas on Friday, but the big man remains day-to-day. If the Pistons decide to keep him on the shelf for Sunday, James Wiseman would likely get another opportunity in the starting lineup.
APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Dallas Duren (back) will not play against Dallas on Friday.
Impact Duren was unable to shake his questionable tag, but it's possible the Pistons are erring on the side of caution. With Duren sidelined, there could be a lot of opportunities for James Wiseman against the Mavericks.
APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with back spasms Duren is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks due to low back spasms.
Impact 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.
APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double vs. Chicago Duren had 20 points (7-9 FG, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes during Thursday's 127-105 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Duren registered his 44th double-double of the season Thursday, which ties him with Nikola Vucevic for seventh most in the NBA. In what has been a lost season for the Pistons, Duren has proved to be a silver lining for the team and has emerged as a solid big man next to young guards Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey. Since March 1, Duren is averaging 13.3 points on 59.7 percent shooting, 10.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 26.7 minutes per game.
APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
