Duren Absent from Pistons Media Day, Training Camp Amid Contract Dispute
Pistons All-Star Jalen Duren is not with the team for Media Day or the start of training camp due to an ongoing contract standoff, sources close to the situation told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Eric Woodyard Sep 28, 2026, 09:30 AM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted," "Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story". He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/50051681/sources-pistons-duren-not-media-day-amid-contract-standoff)._
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