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Duren’s Contract Stalemate | Detroit Pistons News
Jalen Duren’s contract standoff with the Pistons is heating up, with both sides locked in a tense negotiation that could stretch into August. Duren’s camp demands max money or a sign-and-trade, but few teams are willing to pay top dollar—and Detroit can match any offer, leaving him with limited leverage. Taking the qualifying offer next season would mean leaving nearly $20M on the table, a hard choice after his strong play. The Pistons, meanwhile, don’t want him to become a disgruntled free agent, nor do they want to lose control of their starting center. Finding a compromise—maybe with…
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