{
  "id": 4887025,
  "title": "Pistons, Jalen Duren reportedly still $5 million per year apart on new contract",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/pistons-jalen-duren-reportedly-still-5-million-per-year-apart-on-new",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T15:46:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pistons-jalen-duren-reportedly-still-154644540.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jalen Duren, the Detroit Pistons' restricted free agent center, is currently in contract negotiations with his hometown team. The Pistons are offering a five-year deal worth approximately $35 million per season, while Duren is seeking an average annual salary exceeding $40 million. Both sides have valid arguments, with Duren's agent representing his worth as an elite player who averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, while the Pistons view him more as a reliable contributor who nevertheless helped them secure 60 wins. The Pistons find themselves $36.5 million under the luxury tax threshold, giving them negotiating power. Duren could opt for a $9.6 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next season, but this would mean foregoing substantial earning potential. A middle ground of around $37.5 million per season, totaling approximately $187.5 million over five years, seems to be the most realistic compromise. The deadline looms with the start of training camp, and it is expected that a resolution will be reached close to that time.",
  "summary": "Expect that gap to narrow as we get close to the start of training camp and a real deadline emerges.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Pistons Hit Jalen Duren With Low-Ball Contract Offer: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/pistons-hit-jalen-duren-with-low-ball-contract-offer-report",
        "published": "2026-09-01T16:27:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}