Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=95qqPgcWGeJ Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Will Jalen Duren Take the Qualifying Offer? Pistons Contract Talks Stall & Lakers Rumors [aHRX0VUsYHx] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT Jalen Duren’s restricted free agency continues to drag on as the Detroit Pistons and their young center have reportedly made only modest progress toward a new contract. In today’s episode, we break down why Duren’s market has become so limited, whether he could accept the qualifying offer and bet on himself, and why that path would carry significant risk. We also discuss reports that the Pistons continue to reject sign-and-trade scenarios and still view re-signing Duren as their top offseason priority. Plus, were the Los Angeles Lakers ever seriously interested in Duren? New reporting suggests Walker Kessler was their preferred center target from the beginning. #detroitpistons #detroitbasketball #NBA #jalenduren #lakers Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter: Subscribe to Pistons Talk Podcast On Spotify zQVHB2A1OXw IiqQegI2x7f umIoU9JzLue pBUaJqij1RT 2wWHkADdtMa
Jalen Duren’s restricted free agency continues to drag on as the Detroit Pistons and their young center have reportedly made only modest progress toward a new contract. In today’s episode, we break down why Duren’s market has become so limited, whether he could accept the qualifying offer and bet on himself, and why that path would carry significant risk. We also discuss reports that the Pistons continue to reject sign-and-trade scenarios and still view re-signing Duren as their top offseason priority. Plus, were the Los Angeles Lakers ever seriously interested in Duren? New reporting suggests Walker Kessler was their preferred center target from the beginning. #detroitpistons #detroitbasketball #NBA #jalenduren #lakers Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter: Subscribe to Pistons Talk Podcast On Spotify zQVHB2A1OXw IiqQegI2x7f umIoU9JzLue pBUaJqij1RT 2wWHkADdtMa