200 de milioane nu-i ajung. Starul care își sfidează echipa înainte de presezon

Jalen Duren, the Detroit Pistons' All-Star center, has declined a five-year, $200 million contract offer. The team initially proposed $190 million, later increasing it after weeks of no agreement. Duren, 22, activated the Derrick Rose rule, which could allow him a $287 million extension, but the Pistons hesitated due to his underwhelming playoff performance. Feeling undervalued, Duren missed team events and hinted at skipping training camp. He has until October 1 to accept a $9.6 million qualifying offer, which would make him an unrestricted free agent in 2027. Teams like the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks are interested, but injuries or poor performance could diminish his market value. Additionally, the Pistons want a weight clause in his contract, which has been a point of contention.