Overview
- Duren grabbed his right leg during a spin drive on Friday against the Miami Heat and left in the second quarter before heading to the locker room for tests.
- Detroit initially listed the issue as a right thigh problem and marked him questionable, but the NBA injury report later specified a right hamstring strain and the team ruled him out for Sunday’s game.
- The Pistons announced Duren will be re‑evaluated in about two weeks, so no firm timetable for his return is available and recovery will depend on the strain’s severity.
- Backup Paul Reed replaced Duren on Friday, scoring 19 points and collecting 11 rebounds, and is expected to take on starter minutes while John Collins and other frontcourt pieces provide depth.
- Starter Ausar Thompson is listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain, and Duren’s injury days after signing a five‑year, $200 million extension heightens short‑term pressure on Detroit’s rotation and defense.