Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren will miss at least two more weeks because of a hamstring injury, the team announced Sunday. The 22-year-old All-Star was hurt in Detroit's second game of the season, a 128-111 win over the Miami Heat on Oct. 23. He has already missed six games and is expected to miss at least six more.
The Pistons said Duren has been cleared for full basketball participation, which suggests his absence is tied to the recovery timeline rather than any lingering limitation once he returns. The update gives the team a clearer picture of its rotation as it works through the early part of the season without its starting center.
Duren signed a five-year, $200 million contract extension before the season. Last year he averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds, but his production dipped to 10.2 points and 8.5 rebounds across 14 playoff games. That gap has drawn attention as the franchise commits to him long term.
With the injury now stretching across multiple weeks, Detroit will need to adjust its frontcourt minutes and lean on depth until Duren returns. The Pistons have not given a firm return date beyond the two-week window.
Source: ESPN NBA · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing