Detroit Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren was not present for the team’s media day on Monday and is not attending the start of training camp as a contract standoff continues.
Duren’s absence comes at the beginning of a key preseason period for Detroit, with media day traditionally marking the formal start of team activities before practices begin. Training camp is the first opportunity for teams to establish rotations, conditioning standards and on-court chemistry ahead of the regular season.
The situation centers on Duren’s ongoing contract status with the Pistons. No further details regarding the negotiations or a potential timeline for his return were provided.
Duren has become a central figure for Detroit in the frontcourt, and his availability will be closely watched as the Pistons move through the early stages of camp.