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Pistons get major update on Jalen Duren's $200M decision as ticking deadline is running out
Duren can take Detroit’s $200 million offer, sign a $9.6 million qualifying offer or stay in restricted free agency, ESPN reported.
- The deadline for Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren to accept a qualifying offer passed on Oct. 1, leaving his contract status unresolved as the team refuses sign-and-trade discussions.
- Pistons management offered Duren a five-year, $200 million contract extension, but negotiations stalled over a reported "weight clause" that was later removed from discussions.
- Duren, an All-Star and All-NBA performer, averaged 1.6 steals plus blocks last season; analyst Brett Siegel described the relationship between Duren and the Pistons as "very toxic."
- Pistons GM Trajan Langdon stated the team remains excited to have Duren return, signaling the organization will not engage in sign-and-trade talks with interested franchises.
- If Duren takes no action, he remains a restricted free agent, allowing him to continue negotiations with the Pistons as the franchise approaches the upcoming season.
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