Pistons must avoid dreaded scenario with young stars

Boston Celtics v Detroit Pistons | Mike Mulholland/GettyImagesJaden Ivey and Jalen Duren are eligible for contract extension after the 2025-26 season. In the case of Ivey, and potentially Duren as well, the Pistons’ front office will want to see how they play in the season prior to extending qualifying offers to them. Even if an extension is not reached, both players will be restricted free agents - meaning that the Pistons have the right to match any offer that is extended by other teams - but the current offseason has shown us how nasty that can get.

There are four major holdouts in the current restricted free agency class - Josh Giddey, Cam Thomas, Jonathan Kuminga and Quentin Grimes. All…