Duren ended with 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 FT), 22 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Monday's 122-112 loss to the Bulls.
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 in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Despite Jalen Duren being healthy enough to play on Sunday, Stewart will be the starting center. While this boosts Beef Stew's fantasy value, Duren's minutes should not decrease much. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on this situation, as Stewart will be in play for more leagues if this holds.