Pistons' Jalen Duren Linked to Lakers If Detroit Doesn't Bite

News ArticlePublishedAug 20, 2026 at 08:46 PM EDTThe Detroit Pistons have an important decision coming up with Jalen Duren, and the outcome could have a ripple effect well beyond Detroit.Duren has developed into one of the most important pieces of the Pistons' core alongside Cade Cunningham. Over the last two seasons, he's taken another step on both ends of the floor, helping anchor one of the stingier defenses in the Eastern Conference.The production has followed. Duren averaged a career-high 19.5 points per game during the last season while helping Detroit finish with the best record in the Eastern Conference at 60-22. He was also named an All-Star for the first time and earned a spot on the All-NBA Third Team. That's a huge jump for a player who entered the league as a teenager.Sports n