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Pistons announce contract extension for C Jalen Duren

The Detroit Pistons officially announced the contract extension involving All-NBA center Jalen Duren on Saturday. The team did not divulge terms of the deal, however ESPN and The Athletic previously reported it was a five-year, $200 million contract.

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Jalen Duren, Pistons begin mending relationship after $200 million standoff

Jalen Duren and the Pistons have a $200 million agreement. Now comes the part where everyone gets back to basketball. ESPN’s Shams Charania said there was “clearly a dent” in the relationship during Duren’s prolonged restricted free agency, but the process of repairing it has already begun.

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'They’re Going to Fall Off': NBA Legend Bears Bad News for Pistons After Jalen Duren Extension

Fresh off an explosive 60-win regular season and a top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons spent their offseason navigating a tense standoff with star center Jalen Duren.

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Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff reacts to Jalen Duren landing $200 million contract extension

The Detroit Pistons can now breathe and focus completely on basketball. Center Jalen Duren finally reached an agreement to return to the team after signing his five-year, $200 million extension.

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Can Detroit Move On From Jalen Duren Drama?

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?

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NBA insider believes Jalen Duren, Pistons have relationship to repair despite contract extension

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.

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Pistons aren't set after Jalen Duren extension

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.

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Reports: Jalen Duren returning to Pistons on 5-year, $200m deal

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.

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Jalen Duren’s contract standoff with Pistons finally ends

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.