Pistons center Jalen Duren skips media day amid contract dispute

What we know

1 Jalen Duren was expected to miss the Pistons' media day amid a contract dispute, according to The New York Times.

2 Duren and the Pistons have been unable to reach a contract agreement for three months, according to CBS Sports.

3 CBS Sports reported Duren feels disrespected by how the negotiations have gone.

4 Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff said it's "all love" with Duren, according to Yahoo Sports.

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren was expected to miss the team's media day amid an ongoing contract dispute with the franchise, according to The New York Times.

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CBS Sports reported that Duren and the Pistons have been unable to reach an agreement for three months, and that the center feels disrespected by how the negotiations have unfolded.

Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff addressed the situation, saying it remains "all love" between the team and Duren despite the stalemate, according to Yahoo Sports.

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The New York Times reported Duren was expected to miss Pistons media day amid the contract dispute.

“Jalen Duren expected to miss Pistons media day amid contract dispute: Sources” — The New York Times

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CBS Sports reported the standoff has lasted three months and that Duren feels disrespected.
Yahoo Sports quoted coach JB Bickerstaff saying it's "all love" with Duren despite the stalemate.

“Duren and the Pistons have been unable to come to an agreement for three months, and the All-NBA center is not happy with how things have gone” — CBS Sports

Questions readers ask

What happened with Jalen Duren and the Pistons?

Jalen Duren was expected to miss the Detroit Pistons' media day because of an unresolved contract dispute with the team, according to The New York Times and CBS Sports.

How long has the contract standoff lasted?

According to CBS Sports, Duren and the Pistons have been unable to reach an agreement for three months.

How does Duren feel about the negotiations?

CBS Sports reported that Duren feels disrespected by how the contract negotiations have unfolded.

What has the Pistons' coach said about the situation?

Coach JB Bickerstaff said it's "all love" between the team and Jalen Duren despite the ongoing contract stalemate, according to Yahoo Sports.

Sources · 3 outlet reports

The New York TimesLeft-leaningJalen Duren expected to miss Pistons media day amid contract dispute: Sources
CBS SportsCenterJalen Duren contract standoff: Pistons center feels disrespected in negotiations, skips media day
Yahoo SportsCenterPistons news: Detroit dumping vet before training camp hints at Jalen Duren expectation

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