Height
6'10"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
22
College
Memphis
Experience
3 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 266 | 19.2 | 10.5 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 64.1% | 0.0% | 70.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 61 | 19.2 | 10.5 | 1.7 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ CHA | W 118-100 | 22 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8-11 | 0-0 | +3 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$6.5M
Guaranteed
$6.5M
AAV
$6.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jalen Duren's one-year, $6.5M AAV deal earns a stellar A CVI, representing exceptional value for a center posting elite production numbers. The fourth-year player is delivering career-best momentum with 19.2 PPG and 10.5 RPG across 61 games, showcasing the kind of two-way dominance that typically commands significantly higher salaries in today's center market. At just 22 years old, Duren has established himself as a franchise cornerstone with All-Star caliber play, drawing favorable comparisons to elite rim-runners like Dwight Howard while expanding his offensive responsibility beyond traditional center roles. His recent historic statistical performances have elevated his profile as a key contributor to Detroit's competitive rebuild, with media coverage emphasizing his development trajectory and increased offensive capability. The short-term nature of this contract creates tremendous upside for the Pistons, as they're securing elite center production at below-market rates while maintaining future flexibility to reward his continued ascension.
Performance Analysis
Jalen Duren is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA centers, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. This season, Jalen is putting up 19.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game across 266 games. Jalen's strongest area is RPG at 10.5, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.7 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Jalen ranks 4th. As a All-Rookie 2nd Team talent at just 22, Jalen's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Detroit Pistons.
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