Pistons' Jalen Duren gets $190M eye-popping contract offer amid everlasting summer stalemate image
The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have been at a stalemate all offseason, which is crazy considering how well the two did together during the regular season. However, it is about a contract for the center, so, of course, it makes sense.
Had Duren played well in the playoffs, it is believed that he would have the contract he has wanted this entire summer. The latest contract update revealed that he was seeking $35 million a year.
“The Pistons offered Jalen Duren a five-year contract averaging around $35 million annually, per ESPN. Duren’s camp continues to believe he is worth more than $40 million per year.. If Duren continues to be unsatisfied with Detroit, he could take the qualifying offer instead,” NBA reporter Evan Sidery wrote.
Earlier in the week, it was revealed that Duren had sent a warning to Detroit, threatening to take the qualifying offer.
“The Pistons have no plans to increase their extension offer to Jalen Duren before training camp begins in a few weeks. Detroit believes they’ve offered Duren a fair long-term deal for both sides. Duren’s camp is threatening the qualifying offer soon, if a max isn’t presented,” Sidery posted.
However, it turns out that he has turned down a bigger contract offer than originally thought. In the latest update from The Athletic’s Sam Amick, it was reported that Duren and his camp had turned down a $190 million contract.
“Per league sources, Detroit’s last offer was a five-year deal in the $190 million range. Duren, who is eligible to receive a five-year, $287 million contract, is seeking at least $200 million,” Amick wrote.
Every player deserves to strive for the contract they believe is best for them, but it is a little odd that they are turning down $190 million. Yes, there is a $10 million difference in the negotiations, but that is still a lot of money.
Duren must not be happy with the Pistons organization wanting to get his exact value, or he is just being stubborn. There is no reason to risk a qualifying offer with $190 million on the table. This one will be fun to watch play out.
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