Pistons Making Progress on Jalen Duren Extension, Per NBA Analyst

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Pistons Making Progress on Jalen Duren Extension, Per NBA Analyst

The Pistons are reportedly making progress toward a long-term contract extension with Jalen Duren, according to Evan Sidery. Detroit has the cap space to offer Duren a 25% maximum contract, which would be worth more than $40 million annually, as the two sides continue working toward a new deal. However, there has been a gap over Duren's valuation.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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