Jalen Duren’s $40M Asking Price, Ausar’s Extension & Michael Porter Jr. Trade Talk

On today’s episode of Pistons Talk, we break down the latest contract news surrounding Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons. Jake Fischer discussed how Duren’s representatives have reportedly been seeking around $40 million per year dating back to the 2025 offseason, when Duren first became extension eligible. Fischer also revealed that Detroit offered Duren a five-year, $180 million contract during Summer League in July, while Walker Kessler’s reported asking price helped shape the market around Duren’s negotiations. We also discuss why an Ausar Thompson extension appears likely once the Duren situation is resolved, and why a potential Jalen Duren sign-and-trade with the Sacramento Kings reportedly does not interest the Pistons. In the second half of the show, we turn to Michael Porter Jr. and the Brooklyn Nets. With Brooklyn reportedly viewing MPJ more as a long-term trade asset than a foundational piece, could the Detroit Pistons eventually emerge as a potential landing spot? We break down the fit, the trade logic, and what Detroit could be looking for as training camp approaches. All that plus my latest outlook on the Pistons heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.