Pistons' Jalen Duren gets promising $37 million contract update
Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons has received a significant contract update following his selection to the All-NBA Third Team. He is now eligible for a maximum five-year contract worth $287 million, an increase from the previous $239 million. However, his postseason performance raises questions about whether the Pistons will commit to such a large investment.
- ▪Jalen Duren was named to the All-NBA Third Team, making him eligible for a maximum contract of $287 million.
- ▪Before his All-NBA selection, Duren was eligible for a five-year, $239 million contract.
- ▪His regular season performance was strong, averaging 19 points and 11 rebounds per game, but his playoff performance has been criticized.
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