Jalen Duren Deal Coming? Ausar Thompson Extension Next? | Pistons News [Yu3gTFYdtIY]
Today on the Pistons Talk Podcast, we break down the latest Detroit Pistons contract news surrounding Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson. The Pistons remain confident they will reach a long-term agreement with Duren despite limited progress in negotiations. We discuss Duren’s shrinking market, his conversations with the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings, Detroit’s reluctance to facilitate a sign-and-trade and the possibility of accepting his $9.6 million qualifying offer. We also examine Ausar Thompson’s future in Detroit. Once Duren’s contract is finalized, the Pistons reportedly want to sign Thompson to a long-term extension and view him as one of the franchise’s core pillars. Finally, we discuss Detroit’s activity in the trade market. The Pistons explored several big-name possibilities, including Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Trey Murphy III and Austin Reaves, but determined the asking prices were too expensive. We also evaluate Detroit’s offseason additions of Isaiah Joe, Taurean Prince, John Collins and Gary Harris. Topics discussed: Jalen Duren contract negotiations Will Jalen Duren return to Detroit? Duren’s $9.6 million qualifying offer Ausar Thompson contract extension Detroit Pistons trade rumors Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving Trey Murphy III and Austin Reaves interest Isaiah Joe, Taurean Prince, John Collins and Gary Harris Trajan Langdon’s offseason strategy Reporting discussed from Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. Subscribe for year-round Detroit Pistons news, rumors, analysis and podcast coverage. #detroitpistons #detroitbasketball #NBA Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter: Subscribe to Pistons Talk Podcast On Spotify