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Pistons Star Duren Demands Max Deal Amid Contract Stalemate
29 Jul
Summary
- Jalen Duren seeks a five-year max contract extension worth $287.1 million.
- His playoff performance declined significantly compared to the regular season.
- Detroit is also working on an extension for Ausar Thompson.
The Detroit Pistons are facing significant contract negotiations this summer with restricted free agent Jalen Duren. Duren, who was elected to the All-NBA Third Team last season, is reportedly seeking a maximum five-year extension valued at $287.1 million. This potential deal would position him as the highest-paid player on the Pistons roster, surpassing even Cade Cunningham.
Despite his strong regular season performance, averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds, Duren's statistics saw a considerable drop during the postseason. His playoff averages were 10.2 points and 8.5 rebounds. This decline in performance could be influencing the Pistons' reluctance to commit to his requested maximum salary, with negotiations expected to continue well into August.
Parallel to Duren's situation, the Pistons are also prioritizing an extension for Ausar Thompson. Thompson, an All-Defensive First Team selection, is eligible for a five-year rookie-scale extension worth up to $162 million. The deadline for this agreement is at the end of the offseason.
