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Cade Cunningham addresses Jalen Duren's contract situation amid negotiations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:30 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Cade Cunningham addresses Jalen Duren's contract situation amid negotiations

Summary

Cade Cunningham discussed Jalen Duren's contract extension negotiations ahead of the Pistons Media Day on September 28, 2026. Duren did not attend the event due to a stalemate regarding a reported five-year, $200 million offer from the Pistons. Cunningham expressed support for Duren, emphasizing their close relationship. The uncertainty continues as the deadline approaches for a one-year qualifying offer of $9.6 million. The Pistons are set to face the Suns in their preseason opener on October 5.

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•Cunningham and Duren have developed a close friendship.
•Duren declined a five-year, $200 million offer from the Pistons.
•Duren skipped Media Day amidst ongoing negotiations.
•Cunningham aims to support Duren during this challenging period.
•The Pistons will play the Suns in their preseason opener on October 5.

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3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Pistons news: Cade Cunningham gets real on Jalen Duren amid teammate's contract situation

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Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham addressed the stalemate in Jalen Duren’s contract extension negotiations . Because both sides are far from an agreement, Duren did not attend Pistons Media Day on Monday. Cunningham offered his perspective as a caring teammate. Cunningham and Duren have grown close over the years , which the All-Star point […] The post Pistons news: Cade Cunningham gets real on Jalen Duren amid teammate's contract situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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