If Jalen Duren's negotiations drag on as long as they can, how would that affect Ausar Thompson's potential rookie-scale extension? John Hollinger: I see two dominoes here. First, the Pistons need to know what Duren's number will be on their books in 2028 and 2029 before they can finalize their cap planning and determine their best path for Thompson's next deal. Second, there is an important question of which player they value more, one that will play out rather publicly if Thompson inks an extension shortly after Duren's deal is completed. Of course, it's possible that, as with Duren, Detroit doesn't agree with Thompson on an extension and he becomes a restricted free agent next summer.
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If Jalen Duren's negotiations drag on as long as they can, how would that affect Ausar Thompson's potential rookie-scale extension? John Hollinger: I see two dominoes here. First, the Pistons need to know what Duren's number will be on their books in 2028 and 2029 before they can finalize their cap planning and determine their best path for Thompson's next deal. Second, there is an important question of which player they value more, one that will play out rather publicly if Thompson inks an extension shortly after Duren's deal is completed. Of course, it's possible that, as with Duren, Detroit doesn't agree with Thompson on an extension and he becomes a restricted free agent next summer. — 8/20/2026 New York Times
Fullcourtpass: There's a lot of people within the Pistons organization that view Ausar Thompson as the second best player on the team and not Jalen Duren, per VinceGoodwill This has affected Duren negotiations with the Pistons — 8/10/2026 x.com
Stewart said he believes Jalen Duren should be rewarded. "It's tricky, but [Duren] proved he's worth what he's asking for to the organization, if you ask me," Stewart said. "They act like they want him to prove it [before last season], and I felt he proved it. He was an All-Star, third-team All-NBA. I feel like he should get paid. He's a huge core piece. Bring him back. … "He's been getting better every year. Third-year All-Star? Like come on, give him the bag. But at the same time, I hope it works out and I hope he gets that money at the end of the day." — 8/9/2026 Andscape
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If Jalen Duren's negotiations drag on as long as they can, how would that affect Ausar Thompson's potential rookie-scale extension? John Hollinger: I see two dominoes here. First, the Pistons need to know what Duren's number will be on their books in 2028 and 2029 before they can finalize their cap planning and determine their best path for Thompson's next deal. Second, there is an important question of which player they value more, one that will play out rather publicly if Thompson inks an extension shortly after Duren's deal is completed. Of course, it's possible that, as with Duren, Detroit doesn't agree with Thompson on an extension and he becomes a restricted free agent next summer. — 8/20/2026 New York Times
Fullcourtpass: There's a lot of people within the Pistons organization that view Ausar Thompson as the second best player on the team and not Jalen Duren, per VinceGoodwill This has affected Duren negotiations with the Pistons — 8/10/2026 x.com
Stewart said he believes Jalen Duren should be rewarded. "It's tricky, but [Duren] proved he's worth what he's asking for to the organization, if you ask me," Stewart said. "They act like they want him to prove it [before last season], and I felt he proved it. He was an All-Star, third-team All-NBA. I feel like he should get paid. He's a huge core piece. Bring him back. … "He's been getting better every year. Third-year All-Star? Like come on, give him the bag. But at the same time, I hope it works out and I hope he gets that money at the end of the day." — 8/9/2026 Andscape
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