Jalen

Duren

What a night it was for Duren, who fell one rebound short of tying his career-high, which he set back in March. He is currently 12th in the league in rebounds per game at 10.5, but he has only played 25 minutes per game, which is a lower number than everyone ranked in front of him and the next 13 players after him on that list. Duren has been productive in three categories this season, which is why he is ranked outside the top-100 in 9-cat leagues despite averaging double-digit rebounds, 1.1 blocks and shooting 75% from the floor.

Despite initial reports that Isaiah Stewart would enter the starting lineup for Jalen Duren, the Pistons quickly corrected their starting lineup. Stewart will come off the bench and only have real fantasy value if Duren gets in some early foul trouble.

Duren is back after a two-game absence and will take on his usual responsibilities as the starting center. Isaiah Stewart will come off the bench, eliminating most of his fantasy value. However, those with Beef Stew rostered should not drop him yet; the Pistons play in Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Duren has missed the last two games after rolling his ankle last Wednesday against the Hornets, but it’s safe to assume he’ll be back in the starting lineup Tuesday now that he’s listed as available. Stewart is also available, but isn’t worth using in fantasy now that Duren is back.

Duren is in danger of missing a third straight game with this ankle injury, which would allow Isaiah Stewart to get the starting nod once again. Beef Stew has averaged 13.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks while starting the last two games and would be worth streaming if Duren remains out.

Due to his sprained ankle, Duren will miss a second consecutive game. Isaiah Stewart fills the resulting void in the starting lineup and is worth rostering in deep leagues until Duren returns.

Duren will likely miss a second straight game after spraining his ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Hornets. If so, Isaiah Stewart will remain in the starting lineup and is worth streaming until Duren is cleared to return.

Duren rolled his ankle in the first quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Hornets. Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed will pick up the slack in Duren’s absence with Stewart likely ascending into the starting lineup. Stewart could be worth streaming in deeper leagues against the Hawks as Reed serves as a traditional backup.

Injured during the first quarter of Wednesday’s loss to the Hornets, Duren logged eight minutes. His absence meant more playing time for Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed, with the former starting the third quarter. “Beef Stew” would be worth a look in deep leagues if Duren is ruled out, with Reed getting the backup minutes.

Duren twisted his ankle during the first quarter and was able to play through it for a little bit. However, he will be sidelined for the remainder of this game. Isaiah Stewart will likely start in his place in the second half, with Paul Reed filling out the backup center minutes.