Pistons stay cautious with Jalen Duren ahead of Minnesota game
WhyNBA Sports Desk ยท Oct 13, 2026
No promise yet
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff would not say whether Jalen Duren debuts Wednesday at Minnesota. Detroit listed Duren and Cade Cunningham as day-to-day for rest.
Why he's behind
Duren reported late after an offseason as an unsigned restricted free agent. He accepted a five-year, $200 million deal on Oct. 1, hours before his qualifying offer expired.
One more chance
If he sits Wednesday, his last shot at preseason minutes comes Friday, when Detroit hosts Toronto to close its exhibition schedule.
Tolu Smith steps in
Third-string center Tolu Smith has grabbed the extra minutes, pulling down 13 rebounds in just 15 minutes against Washington on Saturday.
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