Jalen Duren to meet with Lakers, Kings as free agency opens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Jalen Duren, a restricted free agent from the Detroit Pistons, has scheduled meetings with the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings as NBA free agency commences on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET. Duren, who averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds last season and earned All-NBA honors, is eligible for a lucrative five-year extension with the Pistons. The team can match any offer from other franchises, but potential sign-and-trade scenarios are in play as teams like the Kings seek to secure his services. With limited cap space across the league, the Pistons remain a strong contender for Duren’s return, although significant interest exists from both the Lakers and Kings.
- •Duren has meetings set with Lakers and Kings on Tuesday.
- •He earned All-NBA and All-Star honors in the previous season.
- •Duren can secure a five-year, $287 million deal with the Pistons.
- •Both LA and Sacramento are exploring potential sign-and-trade options.
- •Limited cap space may lead to a competitive bidding environment.
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN: Jalen Duren to meet with Lakers in free agency
- 2:21 AMESPN — Sources: RFA Duren to meet with Lakers, Kings
- 1:17 AMCBS NBA — Jalen Duren landing spots: Lakers, Kings in pursuit of Pistons' All-NBA big man
"Pistons restricted free agent Jalen Duren has a pair of meetings set up with the Lakers and Kings when free agency begins in earnest on Tuesday.
"Duren is one of the top restricted free agents on the board when free agency opens on Tuesday
"The Lakers reportedly have a free agent meeting scheduled with All-Star center Jalen Duren.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 2:29 AMESPN: Jalen Duren to meet with Lakers in free agency
The Lakers reportedly have a free agent meeting scheduled with All-Star center Jalen Duren.
- ESPNJun 30, 2026, 2:21 AMSources: RFA Duren to meet with Lakers, Kings
Pistons restricted free agent Jalen Duren has a pair of meetings set up with the Lakers and Kings when free agency begins in earnest on Tuesday.
- CBS NBAJun 30, 2026, 1:17 AMJalen Duren landing spots: Lakers, Kings in pursuit of Pistons' All-NBA big man
Duren is one of the top restricted free agents on the board when free agency opens on Tuesday
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