Pistons Move to Lock Down Thompson First | Detroit Pistons News

The Pistons are locked in a contract standoff this offseason, with Jalen Duren’s deal being the main roadblock—until they secure Ausar Thompson first. Smart move: locking down Thompson around $30M/year now could smooth the way for Duren, who’s due a sweet reward after his All-NBA season. Projected deals? Thompson: $150M over 5 years, Duren: $175M over 5. Both are financially feasible, keeping Detroit under the cap and boosting their payroll flexibility. If they nail Thompson first, Duren might just say yes to the bigger check. 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/69e60a37b1f3a194