Duren’s Playoff Struggles Shake Kings’ Plans | Sacramento Kings News

Jalen Duren’s stellar regular season—double-doubles, All-Star nod, All-NBA Third Team—contrasts sharply with his playoff collapse, where his scoring dropped nearly 10 points per game, helping sink the Pistons in the second round. Now, whispers of a potential move to Sacramento have surfaced, echoing Kuminga’s saga, but the Kings wisely backed away from a sign-and-trade involving Sabonis. With Duren chasing a max deal, league insiders question if his postseason inconsistency can justify such a hefty contract, especially when Sabonis remains a proven, controllable asset. The Kings are better off letting Duren and the Pistons sort it out. 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/35a5731188be4936