The former Tennessee Vols standout has made a name for himself this summer. The NBA Summer League doesn’t last very long, but it does offer a glimpse to those who are paying attention to the action.
With July winding down and the NBA Summer League wrapping up in Las Vegas, the Detroit Pistons could look to add another free agent to their roster. However, time is running out for the Pistons to get the extra player they need.
Detroit Pistons fans have been watching and waiting to see the latest news about Jalen Duren and whether he will re-sign. Now, there has been a modest update on his contract, and the situation continues to grow murky as he decides whether to stay or go, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
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NBA rumors have been picking up as the offseason goes on, with the latest speculation coming from the Detroit Pistons. Marc Stein has reported that the Pistons may entertain the idea of pursuing DeMar DeRozan in NBA free agency.
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The Detroit Pistons are scheduled to close out 2026 Summer League play on Friday against the Miami Heat at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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After a brief period of silence, it seems that the talks between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have picked up again. Earlier this week, NBA Insider Chris Haynes reported that Duren was fed up and wanted out of Detroit, as contract talks had not favored him and that he wanted out.
in this year's Summer League, Chaz Lanier showed off dead-eyed accuracy from deep that could earn him a rotation spot for the shooting-challenged Detroit Pistons.
The Pistons have shed a good amount of payroll this summer, including salary-dumping Caris LeVert to Milwaukee as part of a six-team mega-deal. Detroit also sent out Isaiah Stewart (to Memphis) and Marcus Sasser (Dallas) in that trade while bringing back John Collins, Taurean Prince and Gary Harris.
The Pistons don’t appear to be worried about restricted free agent center Jalen Duren going anywhere. According to Hunter Patterson of The Athletic, Detroit remains confident it will reach a long-term agreement with Duren despite little progress in contract negotiations to this point.
Looking at the Detroit Pistons Summer League stats during the opening schedule in Las Vegas shows how much of a gauntlet this tournament can be for young prospects.
Angst is growing among the Detroit Pistons’ fanbase regarding the future of All-Star center Jalen Duren, who has yet to sign an offer sheet in this year’s free agency period.
The Bucks are adding another veteran to their backcourt. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Milwaukee has acquired Caris LeVert from the Pistons in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris.
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As the Detroit Pistons navigate center Jalen Duren's restricted free agency, the front office opened Wednesday by securing a significant frontcourt addition.
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