Jalen Duren has his new contract. His preseason debut is still pending. The Pistons center has been progressing since reporting late to training camp, but coach J.B.
The Detroit Pistons are adopting a cautious approach with center Jalen Duren following his late arrival to training camp, according to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Duren, who recently agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract after an offseason standoff as a restricted free agent, has not yet made his preseason debut. Bickerstaff declined to confirm if Duren will play against Minnesota on Wednesday.
If Duren sits Wednesday, Friday's game against Toronto marks his final chance for preseason minutes. Detroit spent the summer pursuing major targets like Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard without success before re-signing Duren, aiming to ease the offensive burden on Cade Cunningham.
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