Jalen Duren Probable for Monday Return, Boosts Pistons Frontcourt

Jalen Duren (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Pacers, indicating a likely return after missing the past two games. His return is expected to impact Isaiah Stewart and potentially push Paul Reed out of the rotation. The 21-year-old center's 2025 stats include 19.4 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.2 blocks. Duren signed a two-year, $8.45 million contract with the Pistons in 2022, with team options exercised through 2025-26. A consensus five-star recruit, he played one season at Memphis, averaging 12.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 2.1 blocks with nearly 60 percent field goal shooting, earning AAC Freshman of the Year and First Team All-AAC honors. Drafted 13th overall in 2022 by the Hornets, he was immediately traded to the Detroit Pistons, where he has quickly become a key frontcourt presence.