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Pistons and Duren in Contract Standoff | Detroit Pistons News
The Pistons and Jalen Duren are locked in a contract standoff, with Detroit holding all the leverage and Duren stuck with limited options. As the deadline looms, the situation could spill into the regular season, but it’s also a microcosm of a league-wide shift: new hard cap rules are forcing teams to rethink big-money signings, making max deals risky and rare. With penalties like lost draft picks and mid-level exception restrictions, franchises like Detroit are opting for caution — refusing to meet Duren’s max demand, even his original 25% cap figure. This isn’t just about one player; it’s…
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