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Jalen Duren can’t get back soon enough for the Pistons

The Pistons need Jalen Duren to return from injury sooner rather than later.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 12:06 PM
Jalen Duren can’t get back soon enough for the Pistons
Key Things to Know
  • Swoosh Shrestha argues the Detroit Pistons urgently need the injured Jalen Duren back to fix depth and offensive issues.
  • Duren will not be re-evaluated until November 8 at the earliest, potentially missing up to four more games.
  • Paul Reed has started in Duren's place, forcing both him and Cade Cunningham to play heavy minutes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Swoosh Shrestha argues that the Detroit Pistons urgently need center Jalen Duren to return from injury to stabilize their depth and offense. Duren is not scheduled to be re-evaluated until November 8 at the earliest, meaning he could miss up to four more games against opponents including the Hornets, Nets, 76ers, and Lakers.

Shrestha notes that Paul Reed has performed well starting at center, but Detroit lacks reliable depth behind him. The writer highlights that Duren's absence has burdened Cade Cunningham with heavy minutes and stalled offensive development with Ausar Thompson.

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