Pistons struggle to progress on extensions for Duren and Thompson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Detroit Pistons president Trajan Langdon stated that negotiations for contract extensions with Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson have not advanced. Duren, recently named to the All-NBA Third Team, is nearing restricted free agency, making his potential extension complex. Meanwhile, Thompson is in the final year of his deal but has extension eligibility. Langdon mentioned future discussions would take place but offered no timeline.
- •Duren's All-NBA selection complicates contract negotiations.
- •Thompson is eligible for an extension with one year left on his deal.
- •Langdon has not provided a timeline for discussions on the contracts.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Pistons 'haven't been' progressing on new deals for Duren and Thompson
"Pistons president Trajan Landon admitted that the team hasn't made much progress on extending Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson.
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