Hoop DossierJalen Duren
Detroit Pistons · Center · 6′10″ 250 lb · age 22 · Memphis · 5th season
Availability
Tomorrow @ NYKOut via ESPN injury table ·
Reported Oct 25: Re-evaluated in two weeks
Lineups not confirmed yet
Recent changes
- Oct 25Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs PHI
- Oct 24AvailabilityOut
- Oct 23AvailabilityDay-to-day
Season form
2 games this seasonStarts 2 of 2 games · 8th on DET in minutes · Rotation role
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
60 items · 13 sources this season- Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective host · Relayed report · around the league
Pistons center Jalen Duren pulled his hamstring and is expected to be out at least two weeks. A scout texted a host that something like this was to be expected. The host says he doesn't know details.
“Chaotic NBA Opening Week Reaction: Key Injuries & New Contenders? + Major Beef” at 38:28 · listen ↗
also reported by Locked On NBA host, Michael Scotto (@mikeascotto.bsky.social)
- Podcast Locked On Pistons · 2 points ·
- Jalen Duren got hurt in the win over Miami and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. at 1:52
- Host's description: Duren's injury Jalen Duren is not super serious, but it is more serious than Ausar Thompson's. at 1:57
“Detroit Pistons Outduel 76ers Without Jalen Duren or Ausar Thompson, Start NBA Season 3-0!” · listen ↗
- Bluesky Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa.bsky.social) · Report ·
Daniss Jenkins will start for Ausar Thompson, and Paul Reed will start for Jalen Duren. Sixers starters: Maxey, Caldwell-Pope, Brown, Wade and James.
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Out, right hamstring strain, return est. Nov 9, re-evaluated in two weeks
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · around the league
Jalen Duren had 22 points and 9 rebounds in the opener. The host describes him as fresh off a new contract extension.
“Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 2:44 · listen ↗
also reported by Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective host, Locked On NBA host, Gil's Arena, Gil's Arena host
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · around the league
Jalen Duren was injured in Detroit's win at Miami and did not finish. He played only 10 minutes. Paul Reed stepped up with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, and Ryan called him the best center on the floor.
“BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 19:48 · listen ↗
also reported by Locked On Pistons host
- Podcast Locked On Pistons host · Report ·
Duren is out, and Paul Reed has stepped in at center. No reason for Duren's absence was given.
“PISTONS POSTCAST: Undermanned? NO PROBLEM! Detroit Pistons BEAT Philadelphia 76ers To Move To 3-0” at 2:30 · listen ↗
also reported by Numbers on the Board host
- Bluesky Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa.bsky.social) · Report ·
Jalen Duren (right hamstring strain) is OUT tomorrow against Philly. Ausar Thompson (right ankle sprain) is questionable.
- Bluesky @hunterpatterson.bsky.social · Report ·
Injuries to Jalen Duren & Ausar Thompson weren’t enough to keep the Pistons from a win. Friday was just another example of why Detroit’s depth makes it so dynamic: “That’s where we can create trouble. We have so many people that can be used as weapons.”
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Day-to-day, right thigh, return est. Oct 25
- X Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) · Report ·
So Jalen Duren out, Ausar Thompson back to the locker room and Cade with four fouls. If not now . . .
- RotoWire RotoWire · Report ·
Questionable, right thigh injury
- X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·
Status alert: Jalen Duren (thigh) questionable to return Friday.
- RotoWire RotoWire · Report ·
Right knee injury
- Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd host · Analysis · around the league
Jalen Duren looked like himself for the Pistons ('not playoff Durin'), which the host called good after the postseason drama.
“What's Wright - NBA Opening Night REACTION, Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye, Chiefs-Seahawks MASSIVE game” at 19:34 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Pistons host · Analysis ·
Host's view: the Collins + Jalen Duren minutes were not great defensively. He says Tobias was a much better defender who worked with Duren.
“Should The Detroit Pistons ALREADY Make A Rotation CHANGE After Javonte Green's Game 1 Performance?” at 21:25 · listen ↗
- Podcast Gil's Arena · 2 points ·
- Cade Cunningham had 22 points and 8 assists, and Jalen Duren had 22 points and 9 rebounds. Ausar Thompson had 11 points and 11 rebounds and was guarding Tatum. at 1:00:28
- Jalen Duren (reported): Danny relays that Jalen Duren said he is owed that money and is worth it. at 1:01:19
“Bron's Sixers SPOIL Knicks Ring Night, SGA Humbles Wemby & PG's Celtics Debut Sets The Arena Off! Part 2” · listen ↗
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · around the league
Jalen Duren had 22 and 9 on opening night against Boston, even though Boston sent two or three defenders at him most of the game.
“BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!” at 3:10 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · around the league
Jalen Duren had a bounce-back game with 22 points and 9 rebounds. A host also said '$40 million', calling it a pretty good day. What the money refers to is not explained.
“Biggest Opening Night Takeaways: 76ers Impress, Thunder Statement, Celtics Collapse” at 32:47 · listen ↗
- Podcast It Is What It Is host · Report · around the league
Jalen Duren had 22 points and 9 rebounds on 8-13 shooting. The host corrected the shooting line in the next sentence.
“Ring Night RUINED In NY, Kenneth Walker For MVP & Chargers Fans BLAMING Madison Beer?” at 9:50 · listen ↗
- Podcast Gil's Arena host · Report · around the league
Jalen Duren (also) had 19 and 8 for Detroit. The game swung during the show: Boston led by 20, then 9, then 4, then 1, and later Detroit went ahead. George was later at 33.
“KD Claps Back At Mat Ishbia, PG Finds His LOVE Again In Boston & SGA's MVP THREE-PEAT Chase! Part 2” at 50:22 · listen ↗
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · around the league
The Pistons won the minutes when Cade was off the floor with Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren. The host credited shooters around them, and said Green's presence lets Ausar play power forward as backline help.
“What we learned from a chaotic NBA Opening Night” at 29:11 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA · Analysis · around the league
John said crashing the glass is Boston's formula, but the Celtics got only two more shots than Detroit. Detroit is also a strong offensive-rebounding team, and he called Jalen Duren one of the best.
“Thunder SWAT Down Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren Make Opening STATEMENT” at 34:09 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Pistons · 6 points ·
- Host observed Bickerstaff tell Ausar Thompson to have Collins move away so Thompson would set the screen. Cade Cunningham inbounded, went straight into a pick-and-roll with Thompson, and they scored. The host was unsure the screener was Collins ("I believe") and thought Duren was on the bench. at 7:47
- Host opinion: Jalen Duren was a monster on the glass and won his matchup with Mitchell Robinson and Boston's other center. at 10:17
- First half: the Pistons shot 38% from the field and 22% from three, scored 45 points and had 9 turnovers. Jalen Duren was the only player above 50%, going 5 of 9. at 15:18
- Jalen Duren was used more as a play finisher. He got few on-ball creation chances, and those did not go well in the first half. at 20:45
- After that, Ausar Thompson played with Collins for a short, better stretch. Bickerstaff then brought in Duren and Javonte Green and dropped the small-ball-five look. at 29:43
- Host opinion: he disliked the Collins-Duren minutes, and the offseason concerns about Collins's signing and fit showed up right away. He says it is only one game. at 30:24
“Detroit Pistons STUN Boston Celtics With Unbelievable Second-Half Comeback Led By... Javonte Green!?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Pistons · 2 points ·
- Hunter said the crowd's reaction when Duren was introduced was mixed, with murmurs, but Duren looked comfortable and relaxed and seemed to have put "all that behind him." at 12:26
- Hunter said Duren was the only offensive threat while the Pistons were down, and that without him they don't win. at 13:39
“PISTONS POSTCAST: COMEBACK WIN! Pistons BEAT Celtics | Postgame Show: Lindsey Hunter & Jake Riepma” · listen ↗
- Podcast It Is What It Is host · Analysis · around the league
Jalen Duren got paid by the Pistons. The host is unsure whether he got what he wanted and says he took what was offered.
“NBA Is Officially BACK, GM Survey Is WILD Disrespectful & Are The Knicks Being Slept On?” at 20:00 · listen ↗
- Podcast Gil's Arena · Analysis · around the league partly checked episode
Boogie said he liked how Jalen Duren performed in preseason, citing his confidence and aggression. Evan Turner also said Duren looked good.
“GIL'S ARENA NBA FANTASY DRAFT WITH $100K ON THE LINE ! Part 2” at 1:04:30 · listen ↗
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Jalen Duren, Pistons need each other -- for better or worse
- Podcast Locked On Pistons · 8 points ·
- Guest says Jalen Duren's preseason play probably eased concerns about his mindset and physical condition going into the season. at 2:43
- Host says Duren took a catch-and-shoot three and a few pull-up mid-range shots in preseason, and looks more agile. at 5:19
- Host says Duren looks like he has lost some weight and that this has made him a bit quicker. This is the host's visual impression, not a reported figure. at 5:37
- Host's view: in preseason, Duren tried to shut down offseason noise, including the idea that he wants out of Detroit. at 5:08
- Guest thinks Okorie is clearly a more talented creator than Jenkins and the main answer for offense when Cade and Duren sit. He says Okorie could be a big boost to shot creation as a rookie. at 16:08
- Guest says Boston's ball pressure will test Cade's handle and is about as good a test as any for Jalen Duren's handle. He notes Boston has given Duren problems in the past. at 29:55
- Guest asks how usage will be split, whether Cade will play off the ball more, and who will pick up the shot-creation reps left by "tobias". He expects Duren to be the fallback option. at 30:24
- Host says his biggest concern with Duren last season was dribbling into traffic and not passing. Boston gave him the most trouble with this, though Duren still made All-NBA. Host thought Duren passed a bit more in preseason. at 31:11
“SEASON OPENER: Did Detroit Pistons Rookie Ebuka Okorie Do ENOUGH To Crack Rotation In Preseason?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Report · around the league
Zach noted that in his first preseason game, against Minnesota, Jalen Duren took a three, looked faster and worked off the dribble. Zach thinks people are too low on the Pistons.
“Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More!” at 47:08 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Pistons · 3 points ·
- The guest says both Duren and Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson were extended this offseason, and that Duren's deal took longer than hoped. at 4:32
- Jalen Duren made his preseason debut the day before this recording. at 6:36
- The guest says Jalen Duren has to take meaningful strides as a defender: more consistent engagement and more discipline as a rim protector. at 7:39
“Will Detroit Pistons' UNIQUE YOUNG Trio Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren BREAK the Mold?” · listen ↗
- Podcast listener Dom (reported), via Locked On Hornets · Relayed report · around the league
Listener 'Dom' (Sicko Brigade mailbag) argued that Miller should get about $200 million, citing Jalen Duren's deal. The host pushed back, calling Duren a different case.
“Hornets LEARN Hard Lessons 😬 | Brandon Miller's Extension Clock TICKS | Hannes Falling Behind?!” at 8:36 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Pistons · 11 points ·
- The host's description of Duren's absence: he had been spending time in training camp and practices getting up to speed. The host corrects himself on 'getting back into shape' and says he doesn't want to put it that way. No injury is mentioned. at 2:22
- Duren played only 15 minutes and only in the first half of the game. at 2:40
- Duren had 24 points on 8-of-9 shooting in the first half. His only miss was a catch-and-shoot three on a pick and pop. at 2:50
- The host asks whether Duren is being given the freedom to shoot occasional threes, and whether that will become a regular thing. at 3:09
- Duren pushed the break himself after a steal and threw a lob to Ausar Thompson. The host says he led the fast break like a point guard. at 3:37
- Duren ran inverted pick and rolls with other guards while Cunningham was on the weak side. In one Duren–John Collins pick and roll, Duren was the ball handler; it ended with the ball knocked out of bounds. at 16:14
- The host says Duren's handle looked much better and that he ran multiple pick and rolls. at 7:04
- Jalen Duren; J.B. Bickerstaff (reported): The host relays that Duren mentioned his weight change, and that Bickerstaff mentioned it at practice. The exact content of their remarks is not quoted. at 4:24
- The host observes that Duren looked lighter and more fluid, agile and explosive, while still muscular. at 4:43
- The host speculates, with heavy hedging, that the weight change may be what the front office meant by a reported weight clause in Duren's contract during summer negotiations. He also says he does not believe Duren was out of shape last year. at 5:02
- The host will watch whether Duren's weight loss costs him strength. He thinks Duren is still strong enough and notes he pushed Rudy Gobert around in this game. at 6:48
“ELECTRIC: Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren DOMINATES, Cade Cunningham & Ausar Thompson Impress!” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | @MIA W | 10 min | 4 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 20 | BOS W | 28 min | 22 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 82 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17 | CLE L | 26 min | 7 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 15 | @CLE W | 27 min | 15 pts | 11 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 11 | @CLE L | 27 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 9 | @CLE L | 29 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 5 | CLE W | 35 min | 11 pts | 12 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 3 | ORL W | 37 min | 15 pts | 15 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 1 | @ORL W | 32 min | 8 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 29 | ORL W | 28 min | 12 pts | 9 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 27 | @ORL L | 31 min | 12 pts | 8 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 25 | @ORL L | 27 min | 8 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 22 | ORL W | 32 min | 11 pts | 9 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 19 | ORL L | 33 min | 8 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 10 | @CHA W | 22 min | 20 pts | 9 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 8 | MIL W | 28 min | 21 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 6 | @ORL L | 32 min | 18 pts | 9 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 4 | @PHI W | 30 min | 16 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 2 | MIN W | 36 min | 22 pts | 14 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 31 | TOR W | 35 min | 31 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 28 | @MIN W | 29 min | 10 pts | 13 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 26 | NOP W | 31 min | 30 pts | 10 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 25 | ATL L | 42 min | 26 pts | 14 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 23 | LAL W | 33 min | 20 pts | 11 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 20 | GSW W | 21 min | 23 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 19 | @WAS W | 25 min | 24 pts | 11 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 17 | @WAS W | 31 min | 36 pts | 11 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 15 | @TOR L | 37 min | 20 pts | 11 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 13 | MEM W | 28 min | 30 pts | 13 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 12 | PHI W | 15 min | 14 pts | 10 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 10 | @BKN W | 23 min | 26 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 8 | @MIA L | 26 min | 24 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 7 | BKN L | 32 min | 17 pts | 14 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 5 | @SAS L | 12 min | 7 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 3 | @CLE L | 27 min | 24 pts | 14 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 1 | @ORL W | 34 min | 16 pts | 10 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 27 | CLE W | 42 min | 33 pts | 16 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 25 | OKC W | 31 min | 29 pts | 15 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 23 | SAS L | 29 min | 25 pts | 14 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 21 | @CHI W | 29 min | 26 pts | 13 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 9 | @CHA W | 20 min | 15 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 5 | WAS L | 13 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 3 | DEN W | 31 min | 19 pts | 13 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 1 | BKN W | 24 min | 21 pts | 10 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 30 | @GSW W | 30 min | 21 pts | 13 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 29 | @PHX L | 28 min | 23 pts | 13 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 27 | @DEN W | 30 min | 14 pts | 8 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 25 | SAC W | 24 min | 18 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 23 | HOU L | 26 min | 18 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 21 | @NOP W | 30 min | 20 pts | 15 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 19 | BOS W | 31 min | 18 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 17 | IND W | 23 min | 15 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 15 | PHX W | 28 min | 16 pts | 18 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 1 | MIA L | 18 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 30 | @LAL W | 28 min | 14 pts | 8 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 28 | @LAC L | 31 min | 18 pts | 14 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 26 | @UTA L | 22 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 23 | @SAC W | 32 min | 23 pts | 13 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 22 | @POR W | 24 min | 26 pts | 10 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 20 | CHA W | 25 min | 19 pts | 11 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 18 | @DAL L | 34 min | 17 pts | 13 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 15 | @BOS W | 29 min | 6 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 12 | ATL W | 24 min | 14 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 6 | MIL W | 33 min | 16 pts | 16 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 5 | POR W | 27 min | 18 pts | 8 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 3 | @MIL L | 26 min | 8 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 1 | ATL W | 32 min | 21 pts | 11 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 28 | ORL L | 31 min | 16 pts | 12 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 26 | @BOS L | 30 min | 12 pts | 16 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 24 | @IND W | 30 min | 17 pts | 12 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 22 | @MIL W | 27 min | 19 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 18 | @ATL W | 29 min | 24 pts | 8 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 17 | IND W | 29 min | 31 pts | 15 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 10 | WAS W | 40 min | 19 pts | 14 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 9 | @PHI W | 37 min | 21 pts | 16 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 7 | @BKN W | 30 min | 30 pts | 11 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 5 | UTA W | 35 min | 22 pts | 22 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 3 | @MEM W | 34 min | 14 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 1 | DAL W | 29 min | 33 pts | 10 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 29 | ORL W | 33 min | 21 pts | 13 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 27 | CLE L | 21 min | 8 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 26 | BOS W | 28 min | 24 pts | 18 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 24 | @HOU W | 12 min | 6 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 22 | @CHI L | 20 min | 15 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
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Predictions about him
how calls are trackedCame true 1 · Waiting 1
- Waiting Locked On Pistons (show): Jalen Duren will average 30 or more minutes per game.
2026-10-08 · Podcast · by 2027-04-12 Flag - Came true Underdog NBA: Jalen Duren: reported out source
2026-10-24 · X · for @ PHI, 2026-10-25 · result: did not play Flag