Pistons president hopes to make a deal to keep Jalen Duren in Detroit
Pistons president Trajan Langdon remains optimistic about Jalen Duren's future with the team despite his underwhelming playoff performance. Duren, who is entering restricted free agency, averaged significantly lower stats during the playoffs compared to the regular season. Langdon believes Duren's contributions were vital to the team's success and hopes to secure a deal to keep him in Detroit.
- ▪Jalen Duren averaged 10.2 points and 8.5 rebounds during the playoffs, down from 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in the regular season.
- ▪The Pistons were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Duren's performance contributing to a 1-3 record in that stretch.
- ▪Trajan Langdon views Duren as a key part of the team's future and is optimistic about negotiating a deal to retain him.
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