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Duren’s Deal Deadlines Are Here | Detroit Pistons News
The Pistons and Jalen Duren are stuck in a contract stalemate that’s dragging on for no good reason—both sides need to wrap this up. Dwane Casey’s recent public plea signals the team’s urgency, but Duren’s max demand is unrealistic, especially after Wembanyama’s precedent. The Pistons are offering $32–35M annually, a fair deal that keeps Duren at ~25% of the cap—no room to budge. With no other teams able to match and no sign-and-trade interest, Duren’s options are slim: accept the offer or risk a lower, less secure qualifying offer. Time’s up—everyone’s better off closing this deal now…
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