The October 20th deadline to extend 2022 draftees has come and gone, and the Pistons did not agree to a deal with either of their candidates. Both Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren will enter restricted free agency next summer, but there is still a path for them to secure their desired long-term contracts. They need to prove their worth towards Pistons success this season.
Ivey and Duren are entering the biggest season of their careers
Overall, it was a down summer for rookie contract extensions. Only 9 first-round picks signed rookie extensions to avoid restricted free agency.