Pistons state Jalen Duren will not be traded amid Celtics interest

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:54 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Pistons state Jalen Duren will not be traded amid Celtics interest
Summary

The Detroit Pistons are firmly indicating that All-Star center Jalen Duren will not be traded, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. The report comes amidst speculation linking Duren to a potential blockbuster trade with the Boston Celtics involving Jaylen Brown. The Celtics, having recently missed out on acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, now face pressure to explore other trade options. Los Angeles Lakers forward Trey Murphy III and Myles Turner from the Milwaukee Bucks are also reportedly on Boston's radar. Duren had a standout 2025-26 season, posting career-high averages in points and rebounds, and was recognized as a first-time All-Star.

Source Links
Market Watch
  • Pistons assert Duren will not be moved
  • Boston linked to Brown-Duren trade rumors
  • Celtics exploring other trade options
  • Duren averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds last season
  • Duren was a first-time All-Star in 2026
Latest Updates
  • 6:54 PMYahoo SportsReport: Pistons 'Conveying' All-Star 'Will Not Be Moved' Amid Jaylen Brown-Jalen Duren Trade Rumors
What they're saying
"

Senior NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that the Detroit Pistons are 'conveying that Jalen Duren will not be moved' amid the Boston Celtics and Jaylen Brown trade rumors.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days