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Pistons' Jalen Duren finishes second in voting for Most Improved Player award

By Coty M. Davis, The Detroit NewsThe Detroit News

Despite playing a vital role in the Pistons' 60-win season, Jalen Duren missed out on being named the NBA's Most Improved Player of the Year.

Orlando, Fla. The NBA announced Friday that Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker beat out Pistons center Jalen Duren for the league's Most Improved Player of the Year award for the 2025-26 se…