# Pistons Drop Weight Clause in Duren Deal

> Pistons remove weight clause from Jalen Duren's $200m contract offer.
- Title: Pistons Drop Weight Clause in Duren Deal · CBS Sports
- Summary: Pistons remove weight clause from Jalen Duren's $200m contract offer. Pistons removed weight clause from Jalen Duren's $200 million contract offer, making…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/jalen-duren-contract-standoff-pistons-weight-clause
- Published: 2026-09-30T19:34:00+00:00
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- Topics: jalen duren, pistons, nba, contract, weight clause, free agency, sports
## Pistons remove weight clause
Detroit Pistons removed the weight clause from restricted free agent Jalen Duren's five-year $200 million contract offer.
## Duren's contract situation
Duren, a 22-year-old center, is eligible for a five-year $287 million max deal but Pistons offer is significantly less.
## Duren's deadline
Duren must accept a $9.6 million qualifying offer or sign a long-term deal by 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday.
## Duren's financial risk
Accepting the qualifying offer would risk financial loss and reduced value compared to Pistons' five-year $200 million offer.
## Duren's recent performance
Duren averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds on a Pistons team that won 60 games before losing in playoffs.
## Pistons' stance
Pistons president Trajan Langdon said Duren was a huge reason for their success and will do the same this year.
## Key takeaway

Pistons removed weight clause from Jalen Duren's $200 million contract offer, making him eligible for a five-year deal.