Pistons Stalled on Duren Deal | Detroit Pistons News

Detroit Pistons News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

The Detroit Pistons are stuck in a tense standoff with restricted free agent Jalen Duren, who’s showing interest in exploring other offers while the Pistons push to keep him. With no deal in sight and negotiations dragging into August, Duren’s playoff inconsistency complicates valuation. Losing him would hit hard, as the Pistons’ center position is now barren after trading Isaiah Stewart and failing to sign a new big man. A sign-and-trade could be on the table, but Detroit’s preference is to retain their young star — and fans are holding their breath as this summer’s biggest roster gamble…