A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 22, 2026
- Jalen Duren re-signs with the Pistons.
“I still expect them to pay him.”
100%A signing is a clear yes or no that public transaction records settle, and the deadline is fixed.
How it’s graded: Duren signs a multi-year (2+ season) contract or extension with the Pistons, not a qualifying offer, before the 2027-28 NBA regular season starts. Source: Official Pistons/NBA transaction announcements, ESPN or Spotrac. Settles: Opening night of the 2027-28 NBA regular season.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor
Result: On Oct 1, 2026, Duren agreed to a fully guaranteed 5-year, $200M extension with the Pistons, just before the qualifying-offer deadline. He has since appeared at a press conference with the team.
- Graded by: The Detroit News ↗ Jalen Duren, Pistons end standoff with five-year, $200 million extension · Oct 1, 2026
