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Jalen Duren expected to miss Pistons media day amid contract stalemate

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:23 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Jalen Duren expected to miss Pistons media day amid contract stalemate
Summary

Jalen Duren is anticipated to skip the Detroit Pistons' media day on Monday due to ongoing contract negotiations. The restricted free agent has been absent from the team for much of the offseason and missed several summer activities. Duren has until Thursday to decide on a one-year, $9.6 million qualifying offer that could lead him to unrestricted free agency next summer.

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Status Watch
  • •Duren has not participated in team activities this offseason.
  • •He faces a deadline on a qualifying offer this week.
  • •Contract negotiations remain unresolved ahead of media day.
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  • 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Duren expected to miss Pistons media day amid contract dispute
  • 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Duren not expected to be at Pistons media day
What they're saying
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As negotiations with the Pistons remain at a standstill, Jalen Duren is expected to miss the team's media day on Monday, Sept. 28.

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Jalen Duren not expected to be at Pistons media day

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