Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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The price of the contract is the sticking point. According to league sources, the Pistons are offering a five-year deal that would pay Jalen Duren in the range of $35 million annually. Duren, who agent Chafie Fields of The Team represents, is requesting a deal with an average salary in excess of $40 million. "From either camp, you can see their side," a West executive said. "You can justify it. That's what makes it hard." An executive from an East rival disagreed: "[Duren] and his agent aren't being realistic. They're anchored to the max-type offer. But $35 million is not a discount. It's a lot of money." Jalen Duren wants something around $40M per year. The Pistons are offering $35M per year. This will probably land with Duren getting $37-38M per year. Gotta battle it out for a bit longer. (This is what happened with Josh Giddey/Bulls last season.)

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