Pistons Get Major Update on Jalen Duren Amid Contract Standoff

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren reportedly does not plan to attend the team's upcoming Media Day amid an ongoing contract standoff. The disagreement deepened after Duren and his representatives reacted negatively to Detroit's latest contract proposal, which was a five-year, $200 million offer that included weight stipulations. As of Sunday evening, league sources reported no movement toward a compromise from either side.

Duren has until Thursday to accept a one-year, $9.6 million qualifying offer to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The 22-year-old has reportedly missed multiple team activities during the offseason while feeling undervalued by the franchise, though he considered visiting teammates Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson at the team facility to show support.