NBA Teams Eye Jalen Duren in Free Agency Negotiations

WHO:

NY Post - Jalen Duren, center for the Detroit Pistons

RealGM Basketball - Domantas Sabonis, player for the Sacramento Kings

WHAT:

RealGM Basketball - The Detroit Pistons have increased their offer to Jalen Duren in restricted free agency to what they believe is the most lucrative contract possible for him.

RealGM Basketball - The Pistons are not interested in participating in any sign-and-trade offers for Duren and would plan on matching any offer sheet he might sign with a rival team.

NY Post - Jalen Duren is scheduled to meet with the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings for a potential sign-and-trade deal.

RealGM Basketball - The Sacramento Kings plan to offer Domantas Sabonis in a sign-and-trade for Jalen Duren.

RealGM Basketball - Duren averaged 19.5 points on 65 percent shooting and 10 rebounds across 70 regular season games.

RealGM Basketball - In the playoffs, Duren averaged 10.2 points on 51.4 percent shooting and 8.5 rebounds in 14 games.

WHERE:

NY Post - Meetings are set to occur with the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - The Sacramento Kings are scheduled to meet with Jalen Duren at the start of free agency Tuesday.

WHY:

RealGM Basketball - Duren was underwhelmed by Detroit's restricted free agency offer and is exploring sign-and-trade scenarios.

RealGM Basketball - Detroit has signaled a strong desire to retain Duren.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - Duren is represented by Chafie Fields of The Team, who also represents fellow restricted free agent Tari Eason of the Houston Rockets.

RealGM Basketball - The Kings have been given the go-ahead to make the first run at Jalen Duren.

The Detroit Pistons have upped their offer to Jalen Duren in restricted free agency, aiming to provide him with the most lucrative contract possible. The team is not considering any sign-and-trade deals for Duren and intends to match any offer sheet he might sign with another team. Duren is represented by Chafie Fields of The Team, who also represents fellow restricted free agent Tari Eason of the Houston Rockets.