With Detroit re-signing their All-Star center to a new five year deal, all seems to be well in the Motor City. But after this long dispute that lasted over three months, should there be a concern?
Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract Thursday night, ending a dispute that kept the All-Star center out of training camp.
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Now that they have three young players locked up long-term, it's time for the Pistons front office to bring the right supporting players to let their young core thrive.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
All-NBA center Jalen Duren is returning to the Detroit Pistons on a fully guaranteed, five-year, $200 million contract, ESPN and The Athletic reported on Thursday.
The Jalen Duren offseason saga has reached its conclusion. The Detroit Pistons have reportedly agreed to sign Duren to a five-year, $200 million contract.
All that Jalen Duren drama has finally reached its conclusion. Duren has agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to remain with the Pistons, his agent, Chafie Fields of THE•TEAM, told ESPN on Wednesday night.
Pistons restricted free agent center Jalen Duren will sign a five-year, $200MM contract to stay in Detroit, agent Chafie Fields tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Zion Williamson is catching strays even during the NBA offseason. Detroit Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon spoke with reporters this week at training camp.
The Detroit Pistons’ offseason changes may not have unfolded exactly as expected, but head coach J.B. Bickerstaff believes the adjustments were necessary.
The Detroit Pistons’ foundation continues to grow with each season. All levels of the franchise have worked together, each with their own responsibilities.
One constant criticism for the Detroit Pistons in the 2026 free agency is that the team made no moves to acquire a star teammate for Cade Cunningham. In all fairness, they’re right.