Detroit will have to issue Duren a qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent in 2026, which is essentially a foregone conclusion. According to Marks, Duren’s QO amount had been $8,966,188, but has increased to $9,615,393 as a result of meeting the starter criteria.

Both Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren will be restricted free agents in summer of 2026, after Pistons failed to extend either player at Monday's deadline.

The Pistons didn't extend their two prizes from the 2022 NBA Draft. What does that mean for the next stage of their rebuild?

Cade Cunningham scored 25 points and Jalen Duren had 24 to help the Detroit Pistons hold off the Boston Celtics for a 119-113 win on Sunday

The Celtics remain winless three games into the season after losing to the Pistons, 119-113, on Sunday A three-game road trip for the Celtics concludes Monday night in New Orleans against the Pelicans,

Duren doesn’t miss opportunities. He rebounds at a high level (13th among centers for defensive rebound percentage). He finishes plays at a high level (69 percent field goal percentage). He was one of six players to average 10 rebounds and one block per game while shooting 60 percent or better from the field.