Jalen Duren Losing Leverage With The Pistons

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Jalen Duren Losing Leverage With The Pistons

The Lakers and the Celtics wanted Jalen Duren and the interest was mutual. In the past week, both teams have filled their starting center spot with Walker Kessler and Mitchell Robinson, respectively. Now, Duren has lost leverage with the Pistons as teams are replacing him with other, more affordable centers. Duren's eligible for a five year/$287.1 million deal.

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