The question of Jalen Duren's contract extension has been looming large over the Pistons since the offseason. The Pistons were unable to reach an agreement with him over the summer, and they may have to pay up next year instead. As NBA Insider Jake Fischer (subscription needed) notes, his extension price might now reach up to $40 million per season.
Duren will rightfully seek a huge deal
Duren has shown significant improvements in his game this season on both ends of the court. He's now up to 18.5 points per game, up from 11.