Pistons Clear Jalen Duren for On-Court Rehab

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren has begun on-court activities while recovering from a right hamstring strain suffered Oct. 23, but the team plans to evaluate him again in two weeks and has not set a return date. He is expected to miss at least the next eight games as Detroit continues to rely on Paul Reed, John Collins and Tolu Smith at center. The Pistons have stayed competitive without their All-Star big man, while adapting with more perimeter shooting and making effective use of Reed near the basket. Still, coverage notes that Duren’s absence has exposed weaknesses in Detroit’s interior scoring, rebounding and offense, underscoring the value of his presence.