Pistons' Jalen Duren Returns to Practice

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren returned to practice after signing a five-year, $200 million extension, but the team is carefully ramping up his activity and held him out of a preseason game against Phoenix. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the team has a plan for Duren’s return, with the goal of having him ready for the regular-season opener against Boston on Oct. 20. Duren is expected to appear in a preseason game, with a matchup against Washington identified as his next opportunity.