Detroit Pistons Offseason: 2026

[NYLion]

2 hours ago, 4hzglory said:

If it's that, I sure hope it's another team giving it to him or at worst case, we matched an offer sheet.  Like you have said, It seems completely silly to negotiate against yourself.  Offer 5/100-125 and tell him to go test the market.  If he comes back with an offer for 5/150 i'd likely match it, but if it's 5/180 or higher, I'd have a hard time doing it.  

I'm as down on Duren's playoff run as anybody but 5 years $100-125m is a major lowball offer. He'd easily get 5 years $150m on the open market even with his flaws. He was in line for something like 5 years $200m prior to the playoffs with him being an All Star and getting All NBA mention. I don't think his playoff performance in a relatively small sample size cut his potential contract in half. I think 5 years $150m is reasonable for all parties but would also understand if some wanted to move on from Duren completely.