Tag: Jalen Duren

Report: Jalen Duren Seeking Nearly $40 Million Per Year on Next Contract

Brandon King

Jalen Duren could be in line for a massive payday as he enters extension negotiations with the Detroit Pistons. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, there is a belief around the league that Duren is seeking a contract worth close to $40 million annually, which would represent roughly 25% of the NBA salary cap. Scotto also reported that while Duren’s asking price is high, several NBA executives expect both sides to ultimately reach an agreement in the mid-$30 million per year range, with the expectation that the 22-year-old center remains…

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Jalen Duren Reportedly Exploring Sign-and-Trade Options After Pistons Contract Talks Stall

Brandon King

What many expected to be a routine offseason extension has suddenly become one of the NBA’s biggest developing stories. According to NBA insider Sam Amick, Detroit Pistons All-NBA forward Jalen Duren was reportedly “underwhelmed” by the organization’s initial contract offer in restricted free agency and is now expected to explore sign-and-trade scenarios. The report indicates that the gap between the two sides is substantial enough that Duren is considering opportunities elsewhere, with a sign-and-trade viewed as his preferred avenue. For Detroit, this is an unexpected wrinkle in what was supposed…

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