Jalen Duren Exits Wizards vs. Pistons Game with Knee Injury

Early Exit program to refund bets on Duren's lines

Feb. 5, 2026 at 8:47pm

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In the first half of Thursday's game against the Wizards, Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren suffered a knee injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Duren played 13 minutes, scoring 4 points and grabbing 3 rebounds before exiting.

Why it matters

Duren's injury is concerning for the Pistons, who are relying on the young center to anchor their frontcourt. The Early Exit program offered by DraftKings will provide relief to bettors who placed wagers on Duren's player props.

The details

Duren was replaced in the lineup by Ron Holland to start the third quarter. The Pistons later announced that Duren was ruled out for the rest of the game due to right knee soreness.

  • Duren exited the game in the first half on February 5, 2026.
  • Duren was ruled out for the remainder of the game on February 5, 2026.

The players

Jalen Duren

A 21-year-old center for the Detroit Pistons who suffered a knee injury during Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards.

Ron Holland

The player who replaced Duren in the Pistons' lineup to start the third quarter.

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What they’re saying

“Jalen Duren (right knee soreness) will be OUT for the remainder of the game vs. WAS.”

— Pistons PR

“Jalen Duren has been ruled out — Early Exit is in effect. All qualifying bets (including LIVE), will be honored and tagged as Early Exit Protected.”

— DraftKings Support

What’s next

The Pistons will provide updates on the severity of Duren's knee injury in the coming days. DraftKings will process refunds for any bets placed on Duren's player props.

The takeaway

Duren's injury is a setback for the Pistons, but the DraftKings Early Exit program will ensure that bettors who wagered on the young center are not left empty-handed.