Contract Dispute Delays Duren
Detroit Pistons Forward Jalen Duren to Miss Start of Training Camp Over Contract Dispute
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Jalen Duren is set to miss the Detroit Pistons’ media day and the start of training camp as he and the team remain at an impasse over a contract extension. Detroit has reportedly offered the restricted free agent a five-year deal worth $200 million, which Duren has declined; reported weight stipulations were a sticking point. Coming off an All-Star and All-NBA season in which he averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds, Duren saw his production fall in the playoffs. He has until Thursday to accept a one-year, $9.6 million qualifying offer, which would let him play this season and become an unrestricted free agent in 2027.
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Because Duren remains unsigned, he cannot participate in training camp unless he signs a new long-term contract or another deal that places him back on Detroit’s roster.
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The negotiations reportedly began with a five-year, $190 million offer before Detroit raised its proposal to $200 million; Duren’s camp was described as unhappy with the offer, and sources said Duren felt insulted by how the talks were handled.
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Duren was eligible for a five-year contract worth as much as $287 million, but Detroit stopped short of offering the maximum after his 2026 playoff averages fell to 10.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists.
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