Pistons’ Jalen Duren Sidelined Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain

WHO:

Newsweek - Jalen Duren is a Detroit Pistons player; the article describes his season start as strong.

RealGM Basketball - Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is sidelined.

RealGM Basketball - Paul Reed is expected to start at center while Duren is out.

RealGM Basketball - Backup big man Tolu Smith is likely to receive more playing time.

RealGM Basketball - Detroit may use John Collins at center in more small-ball lineups.

WHAT:

Newsweek - The article reports an update on Duren after his strong start to the season.

RealGM Basketball - Duren will miss at least two weeks with a right hamstring strain.

WHERE:

RealGM Basketball - Duren was injured during Detroit’s game at the Miami Heat.

WHY:

RealGM Basketball - Duren will miss time because of a right hamstring strain.

The Detroit Pistons will be without center Jalen Duren for at least two weeks after he suffered a right hamstring strain. Duren was injured during Detroit’s game against the Miami Heat, interrupting what had been a strong start to his season. Paul Reed is expected to step into the starting center role while Duren is sidelined. Backup big man Tolu Smith is also likely to see more playing time. The Pistons could make further adjustments by using John Collins at center in more small-ball lineups. The injury leaves Detroit without a key frontcourt player during the coming weeks, and the team will rely on its available big men to cover his minutes. Duren’s progress and return will be important for the Pistons as they manage the lineup change.