# REPROGRAMMING: Why Detroit Pistons Should Empower Jalen Duren’s PASSING Not Just His Scoring

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Podcast: [Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pistons-daily-podcast-on-the-detroit-pistons-771965)
Published: 2026-05-28T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Detroit Pistons face a franchise-defining offseason: Can Jalen Duren’s playmaking—and not just his scoring—justify a big contract extension? Ku Khahil breaks down why Duren doesn’t need to hit the 20-point mark to be a vital piece for Detroit, spotlighting his short-roll reads, passing vision, and the critical synergy with Ausar Thompson and Cade Cunningham. What went wrong when the Pistons shifted Duren’s focus from facilitating to scoring, and how did it impact Detroit’s playoff offense? Key topics include Cade Cunningham’s playoff turnovers—rooted in reckless passes, not ball-handling struggles—and the most urgent Pistons roster upgrade: a true stretch four to unlock space for Duren, Ausar, and Cade. With trade rumors swirling around names like Lauri Markkanen and Michael Porter Jr., Ku Khahil examines how Detroit should allocate assets between finding a sharpshooter at power forward or a new backcourt partner for Cade. Are the Pistons’ priorities aligned with the fanbase?

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