Jalen Duren’s Next Pistons Deal Isn’t a Supermax
Jalen Duren is entering restricted free agency after completing his rookie-scale contract with the Detroit Pistons. His situation has been mischaracterized as a supermax deal, which does not apply to players at his stage. The Pistons have expressed their intention to retain him as he moves into this next phase of his career.
- ▪Jalen Duren finished his four-year rookie-scale contract and is now a restricted free agent.
- ▪The term supermax does not apply to Duren, as it is reserved for players with seven to nine years of service.
- ▪Detroit has indicated a desire to keep Duren on the team moving forward.
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