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Although the Pistons remain determined to re-sign restricted free agent Jalen Duren, they have “drawn a line in the sand” in terms of how much money they’re willing to offer the All-NBA big man, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (subscriber link). Sankofa speculates that the contract standoff could last until October […]
Isaiah Stewart has love for the Pistons, but also has a point.
Ausar Thompson is expected to receive a five-year extension from the Detroit Pistons, with the deal projected to average between $30 million and $35 million annually, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The extension is being delayed by Jalen Duren’s restricted free agency, with Detroit waiting to determine its long-term financial commitments before finalizing Thompson’s […] The post Ausar Thompson set for nine-figure Pistons extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jalen Duren is expected to remain with the Detroit Pistons despite a significant gap in his restricted free-agency negotiations, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Pistons have maintained throughout the offseason that they intend to keep the 22-year-old center and have rejected potential sign-and-trade scenarios. Duren and the Pistons remain separated primarily by contract […] The post Jalen Duren expected to remain with Pistons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA insider reveals the latest in ongoing extension talks between Jalen Duren and the Pistons.
The Detroit Pistons were linked to Anthony Davis before last season's trade deadline, but rightfully didn't make a move for him.
Pistons Restricted free agent Jalen Duren could always accept his $9.6 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer if he can’t reach a long-term agreement with the Pistons. But people around the NBA apparently don’t think that’s a particularly good idea. One Western Conference executive told Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints that […] The post NBA Rumors: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Isaac Okoro, Hawks, Peyton Watson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Accepting his $9.6MM qualifying offer is a fallback option for Jalen Duren if he doesn’t get a long-term contract offer he likes from the Pistons, but the consensus around the NBA is that it would be a mistake for the 22-year-old to go that route, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “You can’t take the […]
Jalen Duren still hasn't signed a new contract with the Detroit Pistons, and he may have to accept some harsh truths when it comes to his free agency. The post Insider Hits Jalen Duren With Harsh Truth Amid Pistons Contract Standoff appeared first on HEAVY .
Isaiah Stewart finally addressed his Pistons departure, revealing what changed before the trade and how he views Detroit now. The post Isaiah Stewart Breaks Silence on Emotional Pistons Exit appeared first on HEAVY .
As there has been a reported contract stalemate between the Detroit Pistons and big man Jalen Duren, it remains to be seen when a resolution will come into place. While rumors around the Pistons and Duren will continue until an end is in sight, this NBA insider reveals what could be a middle ground in […] The post Pistons rumors: Insider reveals Jalen Duren contract negotiations middle ground appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As the Miami Heat try to figure out a nickname for their new star duo of Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the options they gave fans to vote on caught the attention of the Detroit Pistons.
This is the main reason Pistons fans should be optimistic about next season.
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As the NBA world waits for Russell Westbrook’s next move, an NBA writer linked the Detroit Pistons to the former MVP. Putting together a handful of potential landing spots for the recent Sacramento Kings guard, Complex’s Matt Burke considers the Pistons a logical fit for the win-now veteran. Former MVP Russell Westbrook Emerges as Pistons […] The post Former MVP Russell Westbrook Emerges as Pistons Option appeared first on HEAVY .
Ron Holland II will have to make this problem go away for the Pistons.
The Pistons are quietly positioned as well as anyone in the NBA.
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The Pistons are getting overlooked and that should only drive Cade Cunningham more.
The Detroit Pistons have many new challenges ahead; one of them is to defend their position as the top seed in a suddenly revamped Eastern Conference. Rival teams made major moves this offseason, from the Miami Heat landing Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Philadelphia 76ers adding Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. If all goes well for […] The post Pistons Trade Pitch Lands Cade Cunningham a $120M All-Star Guard appeared first on HEAVY .
Who deserves a bigger contract, and who is robbing Detroit blind?
The Pistons can have Daniel Gafford for a cost that makes sense to them.
If the Detroit Pistons wanted an established center to replace Jalen Duren, Domantas Sabonis was there for the taking. However, the Pistons not only wanted to keep Duren–but they didn’t want to lose him for Sabonis. Although Sabonis’ timeline doesn’t exactly match the Sacramento Kings at this point, the Pistons’ unwillingness to take him on […] The post Pistons’ Lack Of Trade Interest Has Kings Star Reconsidering Stance appeared first on HEAVY .
Detroit's overreliance on Daniss Jenkins could prove to be a problem.
Trading for Domantas Sabonis would be a disastrous move for Detroit.