Detroit will be without Jalen Duren for at least two weeks after the All-Star center strained his right hamstring during the first half of Friday’s win over Miami.
| Category | Figure |
|---|---|
| Minimum absence | Two weeks |
| 2025-26 scoring average | 19.5 points per game |
| 2025-26 rebounding average | 10.5 rebounds per game |
| 2025-26 field-goal percentage | 65% |
| Playoff scoring average | 10.2 points per game |
| October contract | Five years, $200 million |
Detroit loses its interior anchor
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff addressed Duren’s absence before Sunday’s game in Philadelphia, describing the setback as difficult for both the player and the club.
“It’s hard when you lose someone who matters to the group as much as JD,” Bickerstaff said. “It’s hard for him, too. He was working to get settled and start the year the right way. When you miss those days, it makes things more difficult for us.”
Duren’s injury interrupts a season in which Detroit again will need its starting center to carry a major share of the work around the rim. The Pistons forward signed his five-year, $200 million extension in October following contentious negotiations.
Last season, Duren posted career bests with 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game while shooting 65% from the field. He earned third-team All-NBA recognition, though his production dipped to 10.2 points per game in the playoffs as the top-seeded Pistons were eliminated in the second round.
Across his first four NBA seasons—all in Detroit—Duren has averaged 13.5 points per game. His absence now puts added pressure on the Pistons’ remaining frontcourt options while he works through the hamstring recovery timetable.
