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Pistons Stall on Jalen Duren Super-Max, Eye Kings Trade

7/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Pistons and center Jalen Duren are at an impasse, with negotiations expected to stretch “into August,” ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported.
Duren, 22, holds a $9.6 million qualifying offer for 2026-27 and would become unrestricted in 2027, his camp seeks a super-max near $287 million.
The Pistons have no cap-space for an offer sheet, list Paul Reed as backup, and are considering a sign-and-trade with the Sacramento Kings for a $177 million contract.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 NBA CBA introduced the “super-max” Designated Player contract, letting teams pay elite veterans up to 30 % of the salary cap—a rule that first produced a super-max for MVP Derrick Rose in 2011. Detroit now confronts a similar standoff with 22-year-old center Jalen Duren, whose qualifying offer and super-max demand echo the 2011 precedent.

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Story summary

Pistons and center Jalen Duren are at an impasse, with negotiations expected to stretch “into August,” ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported.
Duren, 22, holds a $9.6 million qualifying offer for 2026-27 and would become unrestricted in 2027, his camp seeks a super-max near $287 million.
The Pistons have no cap-space for an offer sheet, list Paul Reed as backup, and are considering a sign-and-trade with the Sacramento Kings for a $177 million contract.

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