Jalen Duren is off the Detroit Pistons roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, per the team's official roster. The move follows a Sept. 19 report on the Pistons' center depth, and no destination has been announced.
The move
Jalen Duren, a 22-year-old center entering his fourth season, is no longer on the Detroit Pistons roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, according to the team's official roster. Where he goes next is not announced. The move follows a Sept. 19 report from hoopsrumors, "Pistons Notes: Duren, Thompson, Holland, Harris, Stewart," carrying a 51% confidence rating. That report touched on Duren alongside teammates Ausar Thompson, Ronald Holland II, Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewart.
The money
Duren's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. The Pistons carry $153.2 million across 15 contracts for 2026-27, which sits under the $165.0 million salary cap. That leaves Detroit with distance before the $200.4 million luxury tax line, the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron. None of those figures yet reflect any adjustment tied to Duren's departure.
The fit
Duren averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 28.2 minutes across 70 games last season. Detroit's frontcourt rotation last season included Isaiah Stewart at 22.7 minutes and 10.0 points, Tobias Harris at 27.7 minutes and 13.3 points, and Ausar Thompson at 26.0 minutes and 9.9 points, alongside Cade Cunningham's 33.9 minutes and 23.9 points. The Pistons now carry 18 players on the roster, 15 on standard deals plus three on two-way contracts.
What team does Jalen Duren join next?
Not announced. He is off the Detroit Pistons roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, and no destination is listed.
What is Duren's contract worth now?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Did a report predict this move?
Yes. A Sept. 19 hoopsrumors report, "Pistons Notes: Duren, Thompson, Holland, Harris, Stewart," carried a 51% confidence rating.