Duren Deal Stalls Over $40M Demand | Detroit Pistons News

Contract talks between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons are stalled, with no expected progress anytime soon—possibly dragging into August. Duren, eligible for an extension since May, could become a restricted free agent next summer, but the Pistons retain matching rights. The main hurdle? His camp seeks a $40M annual deal—roughly 25% of the cap—far above his perceived market value. While Duren had his best statistical season (nearly 20 points, 10+ rebounds), playoff performance dipped, and analysts like Tracy McGrady question if his offensive game justifies such a hefty contract. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6cc36380d61eb66