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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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When Cade Cunningham and Detroit Pistons Will Face His All-NBA First Team Peers

Cade Cunningham has established himself as one of the NBA’s elite after leading the Detroit Pistons to a 60-win regular season. The Detroit guard will

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How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Jalen Duren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 8

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

Jalen Duren is far and away the best player remaining in NBA free agency. In fact, he was arguably the best player on the open market at the start of the offseason, long before the bulk of free agency passed.

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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.

Jalen Duren News / Lindy's Sports / September 8

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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 8

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.

Jalen Duren News / Hoops Habit / September 8

NBA Rumors: Pistons are barreling toward crucial Jalen Duren deadline

As the Detroit Pistons negotiate with star Jalen Duren drags into its third month, an end may finally be in sight. The Pistons are still hoping to agree to a new deal with Duren, but he appears willing to take the qualifying offer.

Jalen Duren News / Hoops Wire / September 7

Jalen Duren, Pistons may be getting closer on new contract

Maybe the Jalen Duren staring contest won’t last all the way to training camp after all. There remains a gap between Duren and the Pistons in contract negotiations, but it may be smaller than previously believed.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 7

Biggest Detroit Pistons Priorities Before Camp (And How To Address Them)

In an offseason where the Detroit Pistons got plenty done but still left their main priorities unchecked, the upcoming training camp still presents questions.

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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.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 7

The Pistons Lineup They Should Use More Next Season (And One To Avoid)

There are some intriguing lineups that the Detroit Pistons can utilize ahead of the new NBA season, with different styles of play compared to last season.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 6

Jalen Duren, Bruce Brown Among Top Remaining Free Agents

The list of 2026 NBA free agents has been culled pretty thin. Only one player — restricted free agent center Jalen Duren, who came in at No. 1 — remains unsigned from our list of the top 50 free agents for the 2026/27 season.

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Jalen Duren News / TWSN / September 6

What Will the Detroit Pistons Do With Jalen Duren?

The Detroit Pistons are fresh off their first 60 win season in 20 years after going 60-22 and finishing as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons young core has All-NBA guard Cade Cunningham at the center, with key pieces built around him.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 5

Draymond Green Warns Jalen Duren About Leaving Pistons With Jonathan Kuminga Example

It has been over two months now since free agency began, but there is still no resolution on restricted free agent Jalen Duren’s future. Duren and the Detroit Pistons haven’t been able to agree on a long-term deal, and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had a warning for the big man on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 5

Best Second Round Draft Picks in Detroit Pistons History

Over the years, NBA franchises have selected several gems in the second round. Several teams have been fortunate enough to draft a player with their second-round pick who even changed the trajectory of their franchise.

Detroit Pistons News / Viral Sports News / September 5

Former Detroit Pistons Forward Has Reportedly Died

Cornelius Cash Jr., who spent a brief stretch of his professional career in a Detroit Pistons uniform after starring at Bowling Green, died Aug. 31 in his hometown.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 4

3 Detroit Pistons Players Whose Roles Could Change Most This Season

When the Detroit Pistons tip off the 2026-27 NBA season on Oct. 20 at Little Caesars Arena against the Boston Celtics, their roster will feature some returning faces and new additions. Fresh off an impressive 2025-26 season that saw them finish as the Eastern Conference’s No.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / September 4

The Pindown: Ranking the East

After a summer of crazy moves and unexpected turns across the NBA, the Pistons generally played it cool. But how do they stack up? The guys go spot by spot to rank the Eastern Conference, finding out where a lack of change has been misconstrued as a lack of improvement, or if the angst is legit!

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 4

Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for Detroit Pistons This Season

Training camp is almost here for the Detroit Pistons as they begin their first preparations for the 2026-27 NBA season and their third year under coach J.B.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 3

How Amen Thompson’s $208 million contract will impact Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson

Recently, Houston Rockets star Amen Thompson signed a new contract extension with the franchise worth $208 million over the next five years. The news comes as multiple other players around the league hope for new deals of their own, including Thompson’s twin brother, Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson.