Jalen Duren improves in practice ahead of preseason games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised Jalen Duren's progress in practice as he prepares for preseason games, noting improvements in his speed and explosiveness. Duren recently signed a five-year, $200 million contract. He missed the Pistons' preseason opener against the Phoenix Suns but is expected to play in their upcoming game against the Washington Wizards on October 10. Duren aims to enhance his offensive versatility and defensive capabilities this season, following a breakout year where he averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds.
- •Duren missed preseason opener against Suns on Oct. 5
- •Coach Bickerstaff plans for Duren to play on Oct. 10
- •Duren averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds last season
- •Bickerstaff notes Duren's improvements in practice
- •Duren aims to expand his offensive and defensive skills
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — J.B. Bickerstaff says Jalen Duren already looks better in key areas
"Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised how Jalen Duren has looked so far in practice, and said he plans to play the center in the preseason.
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