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Jalen Duren remains in standoff as Pistons hold firm on contract offer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:30 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Jalen Duren remains in standoff as Pistons hold firm on contract offer

Summary

The Detroit Pistons are approaching two months of negotiations with restricted free agent Jalen Duren. Reports indicate the team is unwilling to offer a max contract, despite Duren's recent performance. A former Pistons player relayed that Duren feels he has proven his worth, having earned All-Star honors and All-NBA Third Team selection in the 2025-2026 season. Duren averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds over 70 games, but the Pistons have not moved from their position. The situation remains unresolved as the offseason progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Pistons and Jalen Duren in prolonged contract negotiations.
•Duren believes he deserves a max contract after a strong season.
•He averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in the last season.
•Pistons have yet to make a max offer despite Duren's achievements.
•Former Pistons player provides insight into Duren's mindset.

Latest Updates

2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Pistons Player Delivers Update On Jalen Duren’s Mindset Amid Standoff

What they're saying

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As the Detroit Pistons enter month two of their standoff with the restricted free agent Jalen Duren, it seems this one could go down to the buzzer beater. Recent reports have suggested that the Pistons are holding firm on their stance and do not plan to put a max contract on the table for Duren. […] The post Ex-Pistons Player Delivers Update On Jalen Duren’s Mindset Amid Standoff appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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