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Pistons Coach Provides Update On Jalen Duren’s Status After Missing Last Two Games

The Detroit Pistons haven’t looked great in preseason so far, splitting their first pair of games against the Suns and Wizards. While it’s only the exhibition phase, we’ve come to expect better from the team that finished first in the…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:11 PM
Pistons Coach Provides Update On Jalen Duren’s Status After Missing Last Two Games
Key Things to Know
  • Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff stated Detroit is taking a cautious approach to Jalen Duren's return to the court.
  • Duren missed Detroit's first two preseason games after sitting out training camp due to prolonged contract negotiations.
  • Bickerstaff confirmed Duren has passed all required physical tests and is working hard to ramp up conditioning.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff stated that center Jalen Duren is working his way back but the team is taking a cautious approach after he missed two preseason games. Duren has passed required tests and is ramping up his conditioning, though his exact timetable for game action remains uncertain.

Duren missed training camp and early preseason preparations following prolonged contract negotiations over a five-year max extension this past summer. With only two exhibition games remaining against the Timberwolves and Raptors, Detroit will not rush the big man back until he is fully ready for the regular season.

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