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Pistons and Duren stuck in contract stalemate
Detroit's star center feels disrespected despite a $200 million offer as training camp approaches.
In brief
Detroit's star center feels disrespected despite a $200 million offer as training camp approaches. Jalen Duren's contract negotiations with the Pistons have stalled over more than just money, with trust issues and market complications making a deal harder to reach. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Duren remains unsigned as camp nears
The Pistons' star center has been in contract talks since June with no deal in sight. Training camp starts in just one week.
Pistons bump offer to $200 million
Detroit increased its five-year contract proposal from $180-190 million to $200 million, but Duren still hasn't accepted.
“the Pistons offer to Jalen Duren is $200 million over 5 years”
Money isn't the only issue
Duren feels disrespected by the Pistons, and earlier offers included weight clauses that complicated negotiations further.
Duren's strong season and weak playoffs
He averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds to earn All-NBA honors and help Detroit win the East's top seed, but struggled against Orlando and Cleveland in the playoffs.
Lakers deal complicated the market
Los Angeles traded for Walker Kessler and gave him $130 million over four years, eliminating Duren's best external option and raising the price for other teams.
Teammates signing deals adds pressure
Other members of the 2023 draft class, including Duren's teammate Ausar Thompson, are inking extensions, making the stalemate more urgent.
The key point
Jalen Duren's contract negotiations with the Pistons have stalled over more than just money, with trust issues and market complications making a deal harder to reach.
