Jalen Duren Misses Pistons Open Practice With Undisclosed Issue

Jalen Duren was notably absent from the Detroit Pistons' open practice Saturday due to an undisclosed issue, leaving his status questionable for Monday's preseason opener against the Suns. The absence comes just days after Duren signed a massive five-year, $200 million contract extension with the franchise on Thursday following extensive offseason negotiations. Team officials have not yet provided further details regarding the nature of his absence.