The Detroit Pistons continued their stand against the Western Conference with a 109-107 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Pistons center Jalen Duren ended a paint-powered game with 14 points and eight rebounds.
It seems like quite some time ago that the Lakers showed aggression on the trade market. We’re only two weeks removed from it being a full year since Rob Pelinka pushed his chips on the table and acquired, and unacquired, Mark Williams at the deadline.
The Detroit Pistons’ 2025-26 breakthrough is widely credited to the development of their young core. This group has been put together since 2020-21. One of the most important pieces of that core is 22-year-old center Jalen Duren, who should be a 2026 NBA All-Star after his breakout campaign.
Jalen Duren is in the midst of a true breakout season, and the Detroit Pistons are reaping the rewards. Once viewed primarily as a player still finding his footing, Duren has taken a massive leap this year, establishing himself as one of the most impactful big men in the Eastern Conference.
After losing the Battle of the Thompson Twins on Friday night and ending their four-game winning streak, the Detroit Pistons showed up to their Sunday matinee against the Sacramento Kings with an opportunity to bounce back.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
The Detroit Pistons are continuing to find flashes of brilliance in what has been a grueling season, and the connection between their two foundational pillars was on full display Friday night.
The Detroit Pistons continued to build up their place at the top of the East with a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Center Jalen Duren would take point in what would ultimately be a team effort for the Pistons with 20 points and 15 rebounds.
Jalen Duren collected 20 points and 15 rebounds and Daniss Jenkins added 17 points while starting in place of All-Star Cade Cunningham, lifting the visiting Detroit Pistons to a 112-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.
Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren doesn’t hand out praise lightly, which is why his recent shoutout carried weight. Asked about young players who have caught his eye, Duren singled out rookie phenom Derik Queen, who’s been making a good name for himself lately.
On Monday night, the Detroit Pistons extended their lead in the Eastern Conference with a narrow 104-103 home win over the Boston Celtics, who are number two in the conference.
The Detroit Pistons are getting ready to face off against Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in their annual trip to Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons have had several days off while the Suns are fresh off of a loss against the Miami Heat two nights ago.
The Detroit Pistons are turning heads, which brings up trade talks. Cade Cunningham is stepping up as an MVP candidate, Jalen Duren is making a case for being named an all-star, and this young-but-savvy Pistons roster is clicking in a way that has fans and analysts taking notice of their chemistry.
The Detroit Pistons top-ranked defense goes as Jalen Duren goes. MVP candidate Cade Cunningham relies on forward Tobias Harris to shoulder some of the offensive workload by scoring 13.4 points per game.
The Detroit Pistons will be shorthanded heading into their road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight (Sunday). At a vital stage of their campaign, which until the last two weeks has been deserving of a sweet spot at the top of the Eastern Conference, things have started to go sour with three defeats out of the last four games.
Thursday was tough for the Detroit Pistons. They lost 112-118 to the Miami Heat in their home arena. But the team also lost its star center, Jalen Duren, to a right ankle sprain.
The Pistons provided updates on three rotation players Saturday, and the news is mixed. Forward Tobias Harris has been diagnosed with a left hip sprain and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
The Miami Heat handed the Detroit Pistons their third loss in the last four games on Thursday. Little Caesars Arena relished Cade Cunningham for 40 minutes, chipping in 31 points in their 112-118 defeat.
The only thing stopping the Detroit Pistons from maximizing their potential this season is themselves and injuries. They haven't shown any tendencies revealing they're a team that constantly beats themselves.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points on 11-of-15 shooting and collected 10 rebounds to help the Detroit Pistons post a 110-102 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
After nearly a week away from the floor, the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons wasted no time reminding everyone they are for real. Detroit rolled past Atlanta on Friday, hanging 142 points on the Hawks in a runaway win that pushed the Pistons to 20-5.
With Cade Cunningham out of the lineup, Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren led the way as Detroit won its 10th straight game. Duren scored 31 points in the Pistons' 127-112 win over the Indiana Pacers.
Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons didn't agree on a rookie extension before the season began. Now, Duren is setting himself for a big contract with a breakout fourth season — especially on the boards.
When the Detroit Pistons elected not to extend Jalen Duren this offseason, it raised the stakes for his fourth year in the league. So far, he’s embraced the challenge.
Jalen Duren and the Pistons couldn’t come to terms on a rookie-scale extension before the season, setting up the 21-year-old center for restricted free agency in 2026, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks.