Overview
- Reports from The Stein Line, relayed by ClutchPoints and Yahoo, say league executives project Duren to command at least $40 million annually, with some framing a five-year, $200 million outcome as plausible under a rising cap.
- Through 26 games, Duren is averaging 18.3 points and 11.0 rebounds on 63.1% shooting in 28.8 minutes, anchoring Detroit’s interior at both ends.
- Duren posted 26 points and 12 rebounds in a 110–102 win at Portland after Cade Cunningham fouled out, and Detroit seeks a third straight victory at Sacramento on Tuesday to continue a five-game road trip.
- League reporting indicates the Pistons have been signaling patience on external additions despite their elite start, shifting attention to retaining core pieces.
- Executives note Detroit’s rise is drawing less attention than Oklahoma City and San Antonio, yet an assistant GM described the Pistons as positioned to compete over the next five years.