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Positive Jalen Duren Pistons injury update comes with buzzkill

With the Detroit Pistons dealing with injury concerns as center Jalen Duren is dealing with a hamstring issue, the latest update comes with good and bad news. As it was understood that Duren’s injury with the Pistons would force him…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 5:05 PM
Positive Jalen Duren Pistons injury update comes with buzzkill
Key Things to Know
  • Jalen Duren has begun on-court activities from a hamstring strain, but Detroit will not update his status for two weeks.
  • Duren suffered the right hamstring injury on October 23 during Detroit's 128-111 victory against the Miami Heat.
  • The Pistons center conducted shooting and dribbling drills following Thursday's team practice.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren has started on-court activities as he rehabs a right hamstring strain, but his status will not be updated again for two weeks. Duren sustained the injury during the second quarter of Detroit's 128-111 victory over the Miami Heat on October 23 and has appeared in only two games this season.

Duren conducted an on-court workout on Thursday involving shooting and dribbling drills. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised big men Peyton Reed, John Collins, and Tolu Smith for stepping up during Duren's absence, helping Detroit reach a 6-2 record ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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