Kings pursue Jalen Duren as rivals sign new centers

The Sacramento Kings are emerging as the primary suitor for Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren amid other teams pivoting to new frontcourt options. Following signings by the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, who picked up Walker Kessler and Mitchell Robinson, respectively, the Kings may look to leverage a potential Sabonis trade. Duren, an All-NBA Third Team player last season, is a restricted free agent seeking close to $40 million annually. The Kings have cap space to pursue Duren, potentially fitting him into their young core alongside rookies Darius Acuff Jr. and Maxime Raynaud. A trade involving Sabonis remains complex but not ruled out as the offseason progresses.

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