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DET • Center • #0
about 19 hours ago
The Pistons’ two All-Stars did what players of their caliber are expected to do, with Duren and Cade Cunningham combining to score 58 points. Both recorded double-doubles, with the former notching his 27th of the season. Since returning from his two-game suspension, Duren has averaged 26.7 points, 14.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 68 percent from the field. The Pistons end Week 18 with games on Friday and Sunday against the Cavaliers and Magic.
DET • Center • #0
3 days ago
While the Pistons struggled as a whole in Monday’s 11-point loss to the Spurs, Duren managed to have a great fantasy game. The 22-year-old center had 25 points on 13 field goal attempts and 14 rebounds. He’s provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. Duren and the Pistons will take on the Thunder at home on Wednesday.
DET • Center • #0
5 days ago
Duren has been one of the most improved players in the entire league this season, making a significant leap from a scoring standpoint, averaging 17.8 points through 45 games after mustering just 11.8 per-game last year. The 22-year-old big man topped the 20-point mark for the 15th time this season, accomplishing the feat in four of his last seven games since January 29. The Pistons will attempt to keep their win streak alive when they face the Spurs on Monday before closing out a busy four-game week with showdowns against the Thunder, Cavaliers and Magic.
DET • Center • #0
15 days ago
Duren was suspended two games for initiating the altercation and fighting, according to a release from the NBA. The 22-year-old center started the altercation with the Hornets by shoving Moussa Diabate in the face with his open hand. Duren will begin serving his suspension Wednesday against the Raptors. He’ll still be able to participate in the All-Star despite his suspension.
Source: NBA PR
DET • Center • #0
17 days ago
Expect some suspensions to be handed out. The brawl started with Duren and Moussa Diabate getting tangled up, and every time it seemed like cooler heads would prevail, things escalated again. Diabate and Miles Bridges were also ejected. This leaves Detroit shorthanded down low. With Tolu Smith in the G League, Paul Reed should fill the center minutes for the remainder of this game.
Source: Keith Langlois
DET • Center • #0
17 days ago
Duren will be back after a one-game absence, which isn’t surprising since he was initially listed as probable. Isaiah Stewart moved into the starting lineup in his place but will return to playing a reserve role with Duren back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center • #0
18 days ago
Duren was not available for Friday’s demolition of the Knicks, as he exited Thursday’s loss to the Wizards with a sore right knee. He’s on track to return in Charlotte, which would push Isaiah Stewart to the bench since Tobias Harris is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center • #0
20 days ago
Duren won’t play after leaving Thursday’s loss to the Wizards during the second quarter and not returning. With Tobias Harris (hip) available, the Pistons can slide Isaiah Stewart into the starting center spot for Friday’s showdown.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center • #0
20 days ago
Duren left Thursday’s loss to the Wizards early due to right knee soreness, and he’s in danger of sitting out the second leg of the Pistons’ back-to-back set. If Duren is out, Isaiah Stewart could remain in the starting five after starting in place Tobias Harris on Thursday. Harris (hip) is expected to take the court, and he and Stewart could hold things down in the frontcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center • #0
21 days ago
Duren looked like a shell of himself in the 13 first-half minutes he played, and with good reason. The first-time All-Star has since been ruled out for the rest of the night with a sore right knee, finishing with four points and three rebounds. Ron Holland replaced Duren in the lineup to begin the second half.
Source: Coty Davis
DET • Center • #0
23 days ago
Duren had his fourth consecutive game with a double-double Tuesday against the Nuggets. The first-time All-Star has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks and fourth-round value overall this season. Duren will look to keep his streak alive Thursday against the Wizards at home.
DET • Center • #0
25 days ago
Duren, who was selected to his first All-Star game, led the Pistons in scoring as Detroit won by its largest ever margin in the 53-point blowout of the Nets. The 22-year-old center can no longer be considered underrated as he was picked for the All-Star team ahead of notable players such as Joel Embiid. Duren played just 24 minutes as none of the starters were on the floor at all in the fourth quarter, making the stat line above rather impressive. He’s provided fourth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pistons have three games in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the Nuggets on Tuesday.
DET • Center • #0
27 days ago
Duren had at least 21 points and 13 rebounds for the second game in a row. Cade Cunningham said in his postgame interview that he believes the 22-year-old center should be on the All-Star team this year. Duren is certainly having the best fantasy season of his career. He’s provided fourth-round per game value over the last two weeks. Duren and the Pistons close out the week Sunday against the Nets at home.
DET • Center • #0
28 days ago
Not only did Duren record a monster double-double after three straight games without one, but he was incredibly efficient while doing so. This was the second time this season that he shot at least 90 percent from the floor in a game, with the other coming with a 31/15 double-double on 12-of-13 shooting back in November. Duren has cooled down a bit in recent weeks, but this type of production has helped him enjoy the best fantasy season of his career, and he’ll look to keep it up against the Warriors on Friday.
DET • Center • #0
about 1 month ago
Duren’s breakout season continued Sunday against the Kings as he put up at least 18 points for the fourth consecutive game. The 22-year-old center was able to hit his season average in points despite playing just 24 minutes because of the lopsided score. He’s provided fourth-round per game value this season. The Pistons have an off-day Monday before starting a four-game week with the Nuggets on Tuesday.
DET • Center • #0
about 1 month ago
With Cade Cunningham unavailable due to illness and a hip injury, the Pistons needed others to step up. Duren was at the top of the list, and the center was dominant in New Orleans. For the fourth time this season, Duren finished a game with at least 20 points and 15 rebounds. Add in the defensive stats and assists, and Wednesday was an excellent night for those who have Duren rostered.
DET • Center • #0
about 1 month ago
The Pistons were never challenged on Saturday, so Duren and the other starters played fewer minutes than they usually would. The good news for fantasy managers was that he was productive while on the floor, falling two rebounds shy of a double-double. The Pistons play four games in Week 14, starting with the Celtics on Monday.
DET • Center • #0
about 1 month ago
Despite Thursday’s game being his first since December 30, Duren looked incredibly sharp. In recording his 19th double-double of the season, the Pistons’ center’s rebound tally was the most in a game for him since November 5 (22 vs. Utah). And Duren’s two blocks were one more than what he totaled in his previous four appearances. Isaiah Stewart was limited to 22 minutes off the bench, finishing with four points, four rebounds and two blocked shots, and his fantasy value takes a hit when the Pistons are whole.
DET • Center • #0
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be Duren’s first since New Year’s Day. He and Isaiah Stewart (illness) will be the rotation centers, with Paul Reed unavailable for personal reasons.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center • #0
about 1 month ago
Duren was at practice on Wednesday, and Thursday’s game could be his first since New Year’s Day. With Isaiah Stewart (illness) also probable, Paul Reed’s playing time will decrease, even if a potential minutes restriction for Duren keeps him in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center • #0
about 2 months ago
This means Duren should be re-evaluated on Jan. 10, with the Pistons playing four games before then, including a game on that day. Isaiah Stewart should occupy the starting center minutes in his absence, with Paul Reed filling out the reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center • #0
about 2 months ago
Duren rolled his right ankle while driving in for a layup late in the second quarter. While he would be in the lineup to begin the third quarter, the Pistons center would depart shortly thereafter and has since been shut down for the night. Paul Reed has entered the rotation, and he would have streaming value if Duren misses time and Tobias Harris (hip) remains out.
Source: Detroit Pistons
DET • Center • #0
about 2 months ago
The only negative for Duren on Tuesday was his turnover count, as he was tied with Cade Cunningham for the team-high of five. However, fantasy managers benefited from the rebounds, assists and steals, with Duren recording a new career-high in the latter category. The Pistons’ starting center continues to hover just outside the top-50 in eight-cat formats, aligning with his Yahoo! ADP (55).
DET • Center • #0
about 2 months ago
Duren has recorded a double-double in five of his last six appearances, with Friday’s loss to the Jazz being the exception. If there has been an issue for the Pistons center recently, it has been at the foul line, though he made both of his attempts on Sunday. Duren is shooting 60 percent from the line over the past two weeks, a big reason why he has provided eighth-round value in eight-cat formats during this stretch. For the season, Duren is shooting a respectable 72.9 percent from the charity stripe. The Pistons end their west coast trip on Tuesday against the Lakers, the first of three games they’ll play in Week 11.
DET • Center • #0
2 months ago
For the third time this season, Duren has recorded a double-double in four consecutive games. The physicality he and the other Pistons’ interior players brought proved too much for the Kings to handle on Tuesday, as Detroit extended its lead atop the Eastern Conference to three games in the loss column. Duren has been close to a top-50 player in eight- and nine-cat formats this season, and it would be unsurprising if he cracked that threshold at some point and remained there.
DET • Center • #0
2 months ago
Duren’s 26 points were a game-high in the eight-point win over the Trail Blazers. Detroit led by as much as 21 in the third quarter, but found themselves trailing with under four minutes left in regulation. Duren was one of six Pistons in double figures as they begin a west coast trip. Detroit will face the Kings in the second game of a back-to-back Tuesday.
DET • Center • #0
2 months ago
Duren was initially probable for Monday’s game, so the status upgrade was expected. Isaiah Stewart will remain with the second unit, while Paul Reed’s opportunities will be limited.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center • #0
2 months ago
Duren is dealing with a left hip contusion, but the probable tag is a good sign regarding his availability for Monday’s game. If he’s unable to play, Isaiah Stewart would move into the starting lineup, with Paul Reed serving as his backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center • #0
2 months ago
Duren has now recorded back-to-back double-doubles after failing to record at least 10 rebounds in four of the five games before that. The 22-year-old center scored 19 points in 25 minutes and got to rest with the Pistons up big late. Detroit has four games in Week 10, starting with a contest against the Trail Blazers Monday.
DET • Center • #0
3 months ago
After a streak of four straight double-doubles, Duren entered Saturday having totaled 14 rebounds in his last two outings. Rebounding wasn’t a problem against the Bucks, especially with Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo unavailable due to injury. Duren has recorded at least 16 rebounds in five games this season, with Saturday’s effort being the first since November 26. The Pistons play once during Week 8 but will have four games in fantasy leagues that combine Weeks 8 and 9 due to the NBA Cup knockout rounds.