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23-Year-Old NBA Star Can Make $200 Million Only if He Doesn’t Gain Weight

Jalen Duren’s future with the Detroit Pistons has become a major NBA offseason story. Detroit has offered its young center a huge contract, but one unusual condition has made the deal even more interesting.

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Details emerge on Jalen Duren’s weight clause from the Pistons

Further context has surfaced about the Detroit Pistons’ controversial decision to include a weight clause in their offer to Jalen Duren. The Pistons’ weight clause for the restricted free agent center Duren featured a requirement for Duren to check his weight monthly throughout the calendar year, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reported Thursday.

Jalen Duren News / Hoops Wire / September 24

Jalen Duren-Pistons standoff may no longer be only about money

The Pistons have offered Jalen Duren $200 million. He still hasn’t said yes. At some point, that makes it fair to wonder whether Detroit can solve this problem simply by adding more money.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

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.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 24

3 Pistons Poised to Take a Major Leap and Lead Detroit Back to Success

The Pistons have some new faces on the roster entering the 2026-2027 season. That list includes John Collins, Isiah Joe, Taurean Prince and Gary Harris,

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / September 24

Pistons’ $200 million offer to Jalen Duren reportedly includes weight clause

The Pistons have offered Jalen Duren $200 million guaranteed. Apparently, they’d also like him to step on a scale once a month. Hunter Patterson and Sam Amick of The Athletic report that Detroit’s latest five-year offer includes a weight clause.

Detroit Pistons News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Ausar Thompson Eyeing Greater Offensive Role Following $155 Million Extension With Pistons

The Detroit Pistons‘ offseason can be summarized as a catastrophe in light of their ongoing contract negotiations with superstar big man Jalen Duren. Although this storyline has been in the limelight, the Pistons still have a cause for celebration after successfully retaining Ausar Thompson.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 23

Clippers floated as Jalen Duren trade destination, but Pistons hold the cards

The Clippers need young talent. Jalen Duren is young, talented and still unsigned. That is enough to make Los Angeles an interesting hypothetical landing spot for the Pistons center.

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Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / September 23

Jalen Duren’s contract strategy is working, whether Pistons like it or not

The Pistons have most of the leverage in their contract standoff with Jalen Duren. Duren’s camp is making good use of the leverage it does have. Detroit has offered the All-NBA center a fully guaranteed five-year, $200 million contract.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 23

5 Pistons Players Who Could Define Detroit's Next Chapter

The Detroit Pistons are entering a pivotal stage in their team's growth. After emerging as a 60-win team and securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference last season, expectations have shifted.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 23

Pistons Are Running Out of Time to Solve Their Biggest Contract Question

The clock is ticking for both the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren. After several months without a signed contract, Duren is running out of time with training camp set to begin in less than a week.

Detroit Pistons News / Fadeaway World / September 23

Insider Explains Why Ausar Thompson Didn’t Push For More Money With Pistons Like His Brother

The 2026 offseason has proven largely challenging for the Detroit Pistons. In light of the obstacles the team has faced while engaging in contract discussions with Jalen Duren, one could even say this summer has been marked by disappointment.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 23

Can the Pistons Seriously Contend With Both Thompson and Duren?

The Detroit Pistons have taken major steps these last two seasons. After an extended playoff drought, the Pistons created an identity of being a gritty, physical and tough team every single night.

Cade Cunningham News / HITC / September 23

Cade Cunningham feels ‘weird’ at Detroit Pistons after their move disrupted his career plans

The Detroit Pistons are built around Cade Cunningham, but their latest move has just left their star player feeling weird and isolated. Cade Cunningham has started living up to his draft status after a slow start in the NBA, going from strength to strength each season and dragging the Detroit Pistons with him.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / September 21

Pistons Executive Details Battle With Lung Cancer

Pistons executive vice president of basketball operations Michael Blackstone discusses his ongoing battle against Stage 4 lung cancer in an interview with Hunter Patterson of The Athletic.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / September 22

Ausar Thompson could turn a reasonable Pistons deal into a bad contract

The Detroit Pistons have to come to terms with Ausar Thompson on a five-year rookie-scale contract extension worth around $155 million. As things currently stand, it's a reasonable deal. But things could look different by the end of the deal.

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