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Jalen Duren is doing 76ers center Joel Embiid a favor as Pistons drama rages on

The 76ers might not even have to deal with the Pistons as Jalen Duren himself is making the latter look vulnerable.

By Nicolas Kyle Pring · The Sixer Sense

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 1:44 PM

Key Things to Know

Jalen Duren missed Detroit Pistons Media Day amid an unresolved contract extension dispute.
The ongoing standoff threatens Detroit's position after finishing as the Eastern Conference top seed last season.
The Philadelphia 76ers could gain a competitive edge in the conference due to Detroit's internal conflict.

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Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren remains in a contract dispute with the franchise as training camp approaches. The All-Star big man missed Detroit's Media Day after both sides failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension, potentially affecting the Pistons ahead of the upcoming NBA season.

The Philadelphia 76ers, led by center Joel Embiid, are viewed as direct beneficiaries of Detroit's ongoing internal tensions. The Pistons previously earned the top seed in the Eastern Conference with the league's second-best defensive rating, anchored largely by Duren.

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Jalen Duren is doing 76ers center Joel Embiid a favor as Pistons drama rages on

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