On the eve of the start of NBA free agency negotiations, Jalen Duren reportedly is preparing to test the market. However, the Detroit Pistons remain committed to re-signing the rising star.
The Pistons do not intend to trade the 22-year-old restricted free agent, based on conversations with multiple people who spoke with the Free Press on the condition of anonymity. Duren is reportedly preparing to meet with the Sacramento Kings to open the door for a sign-and-trade, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. There is a high degree of confidence within the Pistons' organization that Duren will ultimately re-sign with the team.
Duren's camp is also setting up a call with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, per The Athletic's Sam Amick. Amick reported previously that Duren was prepared to explore sign-and-trade scenarios. The negotiation period starts at 6 p.m. ET Tuesday, June 30.
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Duren, 22, is coming off of a breakout season averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds on 65% shooting. He co-starred with Cade Cunningham on the best Pistons team in nearly two decades – the franchise's third-ever team to win at least 60 games and first to make the second round of the NBA playoffs since 2008. The team repeatedly has signaled that retaining Duren is a priority.
The Pistons do not intend to trade the 22-year-old restricted free agent, based on conversations with multiple people who spoke with the Free Press on the condition of anonymity. Duren is reportedly preparing to meet with the Sacramento Kings to open the door for a sign-and-trade, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. There is a high degree of confidence within the Pistons' organization that Duren will ultimately re-sign with the team.
Duren's camp is also setting up a call with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, per The Athletic's Sam Amick. Amick reported previously that Duren was prepared to explore sign-and-trade scenarios. The negotiation period starts at 6 p.m. ET Tuesday, June 30.
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Duren, 22, is coming off of a breakout season averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds on 65% shooting. He co-starred with Cade Cunningham on the best Pistons team in nearly two decades – the franchise's third-ever team to win at least 60 games and first to make the second round of the NBA playoffs since 2008. The team repeatedly has signaled that retaining Duren is a priority.
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