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Hawks show interest in Pistons center Jalen Duren amid contract standoff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:15 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Hawks show interest in Pistons center Jalen Duren amid contract standoff

Summary

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly among four teams interested in Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren. As Duren and the Pistons are in a standoff over a five-year, $200 million contract, he has until Thursday to accept a qualifying offer. Hawks' starting center Onyeka Okongwu averaged 15.2 points last season, while Duren recorded 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. The situation creates a potential opportunity for Atlanta, but sources indicate they have not made an official trade proposal yet. The club must consider the financial implications should they pursue a trade for Duren.

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What We Know

•Hawks join the race for Pistons center Jalen Duren
•Duren declined a $200 million offer from the Pistons
•He must decide on a $9.6 million qualifying offer by Thursday
•Okongwu averaged 15.2 points last season, Duren averaged 19.5 points
•No official trade discussions between Hawks and Pistons have been reported

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The Hawks have entered the Jalen Duren conversation as his Pistons standoff nears a deadline. What would it take to land him? The post Hawks Linked to All-NBA Center Amid $200 Million Pistons Standoff appeared first on HEAVY.
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