Jalen Duren, Pistons’ relationship appears fractured beyond repair after latest move

The Jalen Duren contract situation with the Detroit Pistons isn’t improving. In fact, it’s getting worse.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Pistons center Jalen Duren won’t attend the Pistons’ media day on Monday and isn’t expected to be there for the start of training camp.

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This follows his rejection of the Pistons’ five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed offer in restricted free agency. Thursday’s deadline includes a one-year, $9.6 million qualifying offer, but it’s unclear whether it will get that far.

Duren was fantastic for the Pistons last season, averaging 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and two assists per game. This was his fourth NBA season, and it was his best by far.

What’s next for Jalen Duren and the Pistons?

Jan 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) and center Jalen Duren (0) react to a foul called in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Duren has been away from the Pistons for most of the offseason, and that doesn’t appear to be changing. Teams could also try to trade for him if this saga continues into the preseason and even the regular season.

The Pistons made the NBA Playoffs last season before losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round. They beat the Orlando Magic in the first round.

This was the second straight season in which the Pistons made the playoffs. Let’s see if they can make it three in a row this year.

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