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Pistons reportedly offering Jalen Duren about $190 million

The Pistons may be closer to Jalen Duren’s asking price than previously believed. Whether they’re close enough is another matter. Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic report that Detroit has offered Duren a five-year deal worth roughly $190 million.

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Jalen Duren considering bold move amid contract dispute with Pistons

Jalen Duren’s contract standoff with the Detroit Pistons has him considering the boldest and riskiest possible move he could make. Duren is very seriously considering taking the qualifying offer from the Pistons, according to Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic.

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Jalen Duren’s Potential $26M Gamble Emerges as Pistons’ Hefty Offer Is Not Enough for All-NBA Big Man

Jalen Duren could soon face a decision that would put millions of dollars on the line. The Detroit Pistons have reportedly made a massive long-term offer to their young center, yet the two sides remain apart as September moves toward its end.

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Pistons’ Jalen Duren reportedly more open to playing on qualifying offer

The Pistons still have most of the leverage in their contract standoff with Jalen Duren, but Duren may be getting closer to using the one piece he has.

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Kings insider teases another Jalen Duren free agency pursuit, but there’s a catch

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Jalen Duren and Pistons Are Still Miles Apart, and the Clock Is Running Out

The math isn’t complicated, even if the standoff feels that way. Detroit has reportedly put a five-year offer on the table worth roughly $35 million a year.

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Central Notes: Jalen Duren, Victor Oladipo, Myles Turner, Pistons, Michael Porter Jr., And More

With training camp fast approaching, several Central Division teams still have a few questions to answer. Jalen Duren’s contract situation is still unresolved in Detroit; Victor Oladipo has been seen as an option for the Chicago Bulls, and the Pistons are even connected to Michael Porter Jr.