Reports: Pistons, Jalen Duren agree on 5
NBA.com • • sports
Key Points:
- The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have reportedly agreed on a five-year, $200 million rookie scale extension, ending uncertainty about his contract status before the Thursday deadline.
- Duren, a first-time All-Star last season, averaged 20 points and 10.5 rebounds, playing a key role in the Pistons winning the Central Division and securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
- Despite his regular season success, Duren's scoring dropped to 10.2 points in the playoffs, contributing to Detroit's early exit after a tough seven-game series against Orlando and a second-round loss to Cleveland.
- Drafted 13th overall by Charlotte in 2022 and immediately traded to Detroit, Duren has consistently averaged over 11 points per game in his first three NBA seasons, with a career-high 11.6 rebounds in his second year.
