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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.

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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.

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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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 23

Amen Thompson Discusses Thompson Twins’ $363 Million Extension And Not Deserving All-Defensive Honors

Amen Thompson recently addressed a press conference during the Rockets’ media day ahead of the 2026-27 season, where he spoke about several things, including

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes ‘weird’ admission on Isaiah Stewart departure

All-NBA point guard Cade Cunningham has embraced every new phase of his career with the Detroit Pistons. Going into his sixth season in the league, he is now the longest-tenured player on the roster.

Jalen Duren News / Stadium Rant / September 22

Jalen Duren Trade Rumors 2026: What It Would Cost and Will the Pistons Trade Him

The Jalen Duren Pistons trade rumors just got a lot more serious. Duren reportedly turned down a five-year, $200 million offer from Detroit this week, and with training camp days away, the two sides still don’t have a deal.

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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.

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Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Two teams emerge as possible Jalen Duren landing spots

Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons are still not seeing eye to eye, and the impasse between the two sides is making speculation on his future grow louder.

Jalen Duren News / Hoops Wire / September 22

Kings, Bucks showing serious interest in Jalen Duren

Jalen Duren believes he will have options if he decides that his time with the Pistons should end. The Kings have signaled a willingness to offer Duren

Detroit Pistons News / HITC / September 22

How Ausar Thompson’s $155 million Pistons deal is playing a big role in Jalen Duren saga

Jalen Duren’s contract standoff with the Detroit Pistons has something to do with teammate Ausar Thompson, and his twin brother, Amen. The Detroit Pistons find themselves in a long and drawn-out saga with big man Jalen Duren.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 21

Jalen Duren market gets new twist as surprise team emerges to challenge Kings

The Jalen Duren situation in Detroit has turned messy, and with training camp set to begin soon, that front remains without a clear path to a resolution.

Report: Pistons included a weight clause in their offer to Jalen Duren

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

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