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Jalen Duren to miss Pistons media day amid contract standoff
Original: Why Jalen Duren will miss Pistons’ 2026-27 NBA media day amid $200 million contract standoff
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren will not attend the team's 2026-27 NBA media day as he and the franchise remain at odds over a potential $200 million contract extension. The standoff means Duren is staying away from team promotional duties while negotiations continue, raising questions about his future with the Pistons ahead of the new season.
Why now: A rising young center skipping media day over a nine-figure contract dispute is major offseason news for Pistons fans and the NBA.
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- Why Jalen Duren will miss Pistons’ 2026-27 NBA media day amid $200 million contract standoff · Yahoo Sports
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