Jalen Duren Remains at Contract Standstill With Pistons

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren remains at a summer-long contract standstill as a restricted free agent despite coming off his first All-Star season and finishing runner-up for Most Improved Player. The 22-year-old averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists on 65% shooting during the regular season, though his production dropped to 10.2 points and 8.5 rebounds in the playoffs. Reports link Duren to a potential deal with the Kings.