Jalen Duren to miss at least two more weeks with hamstring injury

Jalen Duren, the 22-year-old All-Star center for the Detroit Pistons, will be sidelined for a minimum of two additional weeks due to a hamstring injury, the team confirmed on Sunday. The injury occurred during the Pistons' second game of the season, a 128-111 victory over the Miami Heat on October 23. Duren has missed a total of six games so far and is projected to miss a further six contests.

Despite being cleared for full basketball participation, the team anticipates Duren's absence to extend beyond six more games. Signing a five-year, $200 million contract extension prior to the season, Duren delivered an impressive breakout year last season, averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. However, his performance dipped in the playoffs, scoring 10.2 points and grabbing 8.5 rebounds in 14 games.