The Detroit Pistons are nearing the start of the 2025-26 season, set for their penultimate game of the preseason against the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday night.

Coach J.B. Bickerstaff is still mixing and matching players ahead of the start of the season to get an idea of his roster. And he’ll get to see how starting center Jalen Duren meshes with this year’s team for the first time in preseason action.

After missing the first two games of preseason due to hamstring tightness, Duren is ready to go and starting for the Pistons in Cleveland.

The concern for Duren was minimal as he was considered day-to-day and took part in the Pistons’ public fan preview at Wayne State over the weekend.

He’ll officially suit up for Detroit against the Cavaliers ahead of their lone home preseason game on

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