Detroit’s preseason work opened Monday without Jalen Duren in the building, as the Pistons’ All-Star center did not report for media day and will also miss the beginning of training camp while his contract situation remains unresolved.
Duren’s absence puts an immediate spotlight on Detroit’s frontcourt rotation at the start of camp. The Pistons are beginning their on-court preparation without the 22-year-old center as negotiations continue, leaving the club without one of its primary interior anchors for the opening sessions.
No timetable for Duren’s arrival or a resolution to the contract standoff has been announced. His status will be a central item around the Pistons as camp moves into its first practices and the team starts building toward the preseason schedule.
