For much of the offseason, it looked like the Detroit Pistons would trade Jalen Duren. The discussion over the summer seemed to be less about whether a trade would happen and more about what the final landing spot would be.…
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren has signed a five-year, $200 million contract extension after an offseason filled with trade speculation. Detroit had initially explored trading Duren following a playoff slump and protracted contract negotiations, with the Sacramento Kings previously viewed as a potential landing spot.
According to ESPN's Vincent Goodwill, Detroit investigated potential deals for stars such as Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant, which likely would have included Duren, before shifting back to extension talks. After initially offering around $30 million annually, the Pistons ultimately agreed to a permanent deal worth $40 million per year.
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