Pistons' Jalen Duren Doesn't Regret Going Through Contract Dispute with Detroit After Stalemate
Duren said reports of a dispute were false after signing a five-year, $200 million extension that ended months of contract tension.
- On Sunday, Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren signed a five-year, $200 million contract extension, ending a long offseason of tension with the team.
- Detroit's proposal of a "weight clause" to Duren's contract sparked friction after his All-Star and All-NBA season, with the team initially offering less than he sought.
- The Athletic's Sam Amick reported in June that Duren was "underwhelmed" by the team's initial offer, though Duren claims reports of his unhappiness this summer were untrue.
- "I am a Detroit Piston. I want to be a Detroit Piston for life," Duren said Sunday, blaming media for spreading false speculation without source confirmation.
- Cade Cunningham's need for reliable co-stars convinced the Pistons to secure Duren, despite The Sacramento Kings emerging as a viable trade option for the center.
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Jalen Duren Blames Unexpected Party For Pistons Drama
The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren ended a long offseason of tension with an agreed upon contract extension days before the preseason opener. However, Duren believes the NBA media is to blame for all this after stories showed the two at odds. Detroit wanted to pay Duren lower than his desired contract amount after his […]
Pistons' Jalen Duren doesn't regret going through contract dispute with Detroit after stalemate
The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have sent haymakers at each other this summer while negotiating a contract. After reaching a deal, Duren makes it clear he wouldn't have changed a thing.
"That Type of Stuff Destroys a Team": Draymond Green Blasts Non-Playing Staff for Damaging Jalen Duren's Name Amid Contract Talks
Jalen Duren’s long contract saga with the Detroit Pistons is finally over. The young center has secured a huge payday, but Draymond Green believes the bigger challenge could start now. Duren must return to a Pistons team that sees him as an important part of its future. The Pistons and Duren agreed to a five-year, […]
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