The Detroit Pistons didn't extend Jalen Duren before this past October's deadline, meaning he'll become a restricted free agent next summer. However, since then, the Pistons' outlook on Duren has shifted, as the team doesn't want him to go anywhere with the season that he's having. Detroit wants to lock Duren down long-term, though it will be far more costly to do so next summer than it would've been a couple of months ago.
Duren is averaging a career-high 18.8 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game, shooting 65.5% from the field and 75.