Detroit Pistons Make Jalen Duren Announcement Before 76ers Game

The Detroit Pistons have ruled out starting center Jalen Duren for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a right hamstring strain. Duren sustained the injury during the second quarter of Friday's 128-111 victory over the Miami Heat after playing just over 10 minutes. The team has not established a public timetable for the 22-year-old's return.

Duren's injury comes shortly after he signed a five-year, $200 million contract extension with Detroit following an All-Star campaign. In his absence, backup center Paul Reed, who recorded 19 points and 11 rebounds against Miami, is considered a likely candidate to enter head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's starting lineup. Swingman Ausar Thompson was also listed as questionable with an ankle sprain.