Duren’s Contract Drama and Pistons’ Leverage | Detroit Pistons News

Jalen Duren’s future with the Pistons could be a masterclass in negotiation, as he heads into restricted free agency after a breakout season — and with the Rockets’ Tari Eason deal as a cautionary tale. Duren reportedly turned down offers around $30M/year last year, but now, with his playoff struggles and the supermax off the table, he’s in a stronger position than ever. Teams are hesitant to offer big money, leaving Detroit with leverage to potentially sign him for less than they offered — and maybe even catch him off guard. 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/9db0405b2b2fcf1c