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Duren's Return Still Weeks Away as Pistons Manage Thin Frontcourt

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Detroit's frontcourt has struggled with Paul Reed starting at center, John Collins underperforming there, and Tolu Smith not earning trust for major minutes.

The article says Jalen Duren should return in about two weeks, while Detroit hosts Washington tonight and plays on the second night of a back-to-back.

LINEUP CONTEXT

Until Duren is back, Detroit may keep leaning on unstable big-man combinations, leaving the rotation and rebounding load unresolved.

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