What happened: Detroit opened preseason work at its practice facility ahead of the 2026-27 season. Duren finalized an five-year, $200 million agreement Oct. 2 after missing media day and the start of camp.

Why it matters: The agreement settles the starting center spot entering camp. Full participation lets Detroit build its rotation and conditioning base before preseason games.

What to watch: Watch for full-team scrimmage participation and preseason minutes as camp progresses.