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Wizards showed interest in Anthony Davis-Jalen Duren swap, but Pistons didn’t

The Wizards apparently have an idea for resolving the Jalen Duren mess. The Pistons don’t seem particularly interested. Washington has shown interest in a deal that would send Anthony Davis to Detroit in exchange for Duren, according to Hunter Patterson…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 7:56 PM
Wizards showed interest in Anthony Davis-Jalen Duren swap, but Pistons didn’t
Key Things to Know
  • The Washington Wizards showed interest in trading Anthony Davis for Jalen Duren, but the Detroit Pistons declined.
  • Detroit continues to reject sign-and-trade discussions despite interest from the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks.
  • Jalen Duren is deciding between Detroit's five-year, $200 million offer and a $9.6 million qualifying offer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Wizards have reportedly shown interest in acquiring Jalen Duren from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Anthony Davis, according to The Athletic. However, league sources indicate that Detroit has displayed no interest in pursuing a trade scenario involving the two players. Other franchises, including the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks, have also expressed serious interest in the 22-year-old center.

Detroit continues to reject sign-and-trade discussions regarding Duren, who remains unsigned ahead of an upcoming deadline. Duren must choose between Detroit's five-year, $200 million guaranteed contract offer and a one-year qualifying offer valued at approximately $9.6 million, which would grant him unrestricted free agency next summer.

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