Jalen Duren
Mentioned in 27 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A young center for the Detroit Pistons, he is recognized for his defensive excellence and consistent double-double production (averaging around 25-29 points and 14-16 rebounds), making him a key co-star alongside Cade Cunningham in the team's playoff contention efforts. He gained significant podcast attention following an on-court altercation with Moussa Diabate during a Pistons-Hornets game that resulted in a two-game suspension. Podcasters discuss his performance impact on Detroit's defensive turnaround and his importance to the team's postseason success.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
First Take · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 1: Trade Away
“Drafted 13th overall in 2022 (Knicks passed at 11th), now averaging 30 points, likely Most Improved Player”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Mar 20, 2026
Cade Injury Make East Wide Open? + Did Bucks Wait Too Long To Trade Giannis?
“Noted for strong recent performance with 36 points and 12 rebounds”
Club 520 Podcast · Mar 18, 2026
520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MONSTER game, March Madness Bracket picks
“NBA player delivering 36-point performance for Pistons against Wizards”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Feb 27, 2026
Pistons Not Satisfied Yet + KD On Team USA’s Future & Jokic Is Looking Human??
“Detroit Pistons center; still emotionally affected by first-round playoff loss to Knicks; averaging 29-16 recently”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 27, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Ohio State’s Sonny Styles DESTROYS the NFL Combine + Aaron Glenn CAUGHT NAPPING at COMBINE + Colts GRANT Anthony Richardson to SEEK TRADE + Puka Nacua & Cooper Kupp to TRAIN in OFFSEASON
“Detroit Pistons center (6'11") matched against Jared Allen in NBA discussion”
Club 520 Podcast · Feb 26, 2026
520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Spurs 10th straight win, Pistons BEAT Thunder, Harden BREAKS thumb
“Pistons center with 29-15 performance, praised as elite co-star alongside Cade Cunningham”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 26, 2026
February 26, 2026 Hour 1
“Detroit Pistons player with 25 points and 15 rebounds against Oklahoma City”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 26, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Cade Cunningham & Pistons SNEAK by SHORT-HANDED Thunder + Odds for NBA MVP have TIGHTENED + NBA sends DOCTORS to CHECK Lauri Markkanen
“Pistons center performing at high level with 29 points, 15 rebounds; key to team's success alongside Cunningham”
Club 520 Podcast · Feb 24, 2026
520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague on Pistons in TROUBLE after loss to Wemby & Spurs, Celtics & Knicks a THREAT in east
“Detroit Pistons center who had strong performance (25-14) despite team loss to Spurs”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 24, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Wemby and Spurs KNOCK DOWN the Pistons + LeBron and Jaylen Brown Have a RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIP + KD Wants to PLAY in 2028 OLYMPICS
“Detroit Pistons center expected to provide consistent double-double production in playoff contention”
Nightcap · Feb 24, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Wemby and Spurs KNOCK DOWN the Pistons + LeBron and Jaylen Brown Have a RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIP + KD Wants to PLAY in 2028 OLYMPICS
“Detroit Pistons center expected to deliver consistent double-double production in playoff push”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Feb 23, 2026
Can Cavs Figure It Out For Playoffs? Watch Out For Boston & Is Detroit Ready For A Finals Run?
“Pistons young center who recently returned from suspension with strong performance”
The Zach Lowe Show · Feb 12, 2026
Jaren Jackson Jr. Out Indefinitely and a Look at the Tanking Crisis
“Pistons center involved in brawl with Moussa Diabate, received 2-game suspension”
The Mismatch · Feb 12, 2026
All-Star Nostalgia, Detroit’s Dream Season, Kawhi’s Revival, and the League’s Tanking Problem
“Pistons All-Star center contributing to team's defensive excellence and turnaround success”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 12, 2026
Hoops Tonight - Reaction to Pistons-Hornets FIGHT + Cavs impressive win vs. Nuggets, Thunder beat LeBron's Lakers
“Detroit Pistons center who dominated Charlotte Hornets frontline before being ejected for face-shoving incident”
Stugotz and Company · Feb 11, 2026
The Best of Stugotz and Company LIVE!
“Pistons center who initiated altercation by mushing Moussa Diabate; suspended 2 games”
The Athletic NBA Daily · Feb 11, 2026
NBA Role Player Draft | Morning Shoot Around
“Detroit Pistons player suspended 2 games for involvement in on-court altercation”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Feb 11, 2026
Tom Haberstroh on Victor Wembanyama arrival, Hornets-Pistons Brawl, NBA's Tanking Disaster | 02.11
“Pistons player involved in altercation with Moussa Diabate, continuing high school rivalry”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Feb 11, 2026
“What happened at the Publix?”
“Detroit Pistons player who started fight with Charlotte Hornets; expected to receive suspension”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Feb 11, 2026
Lakers Far From Contention + Are The Warriors Stuck? Tatum To Return?
“Pistons center initiated brawl with Hornets; headbutted and pushed Moussa Diabate; facing suspension”
The Ringer NBA Show · Feb 10, 2026
Pistons-Hornets Brawl, the NBA’s Loser Mentality, and Daryl Morey's Comments on Jared McCain | Real Ones
“Pistons center involved in initial altercation with Musa Diabate; defended by Isaiah Stewart”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 10, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 1 - Giving Sam Darnold the proper credit, defending Drake Maye
“Detroit Pistons center involved in altercation with Charlotte Hornets player during game”
The Mismatch · Feb 10, 2026
10 Questions Heading into All-Star Weekend
“Detroit Pistons player who dominated Hornets game before altercation with Moussa Diabate”
The Athletic NBA Daily · Feb 10, 2026
Pistons battle Hornets + Returning stars
“Detroit Pistons center; dominated third quarter before ejection; involved in on-court altercation with Moussa Diabate”
The Zach Lowe Show · Feb 9, 2026
Harden’s Last Chance for a Title? Plus, Who’s on Notice After the Trade Deadline.
“Pistons center; mashes pick-and-roll schemes with post-ups and face-ups; key to crunch-time lineup decisions”
The Zach Lowe Show · Jan 8, 2026
The End of the Trae Young Era in Atlanta. Plus, All-Star Predictions!
“Detroit Pistons center included in Eastern Conference All-Star roster”
The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 18, 2025
Under-the-Radar Trade Candidates With Wosny Lambre. Plus, Alperen Sengun and Jalen Duren on Their Teams' Successes.
“Detroit Pistons center; 21-5 team's rising star with All-Star aspirations and expanded face-up game”