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Duren Stalemate Blocks Thompson Deal | Detroit Pistons News
The Pistons’ offseason is grinding to a halt thanks to Jalen Duren’s holdout—demanding more than the team’s $35M offer—and it’s derailing crucial moves like locking down Ausar Thompson. Duren’s standoff is costly, forcing the Pistons to delay securing their top defender, who’s arguably their second-most valuable player. Thompson’s extension should be a no-brainer: he’s elite on defense, and letting him hit restricted free agency next summer could ignite a bidding war. While Duren’s contract drags on, the smarter move is to get Thompson signed now—before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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