Sam Amick

@sam_amick

Senior NBA Writer, The Athletic, via USA TODAY, Sports Illustrated, FanHouse, The Sacramento Bee; VP of @ProHoopsWriters. E-mail: samick@theathletic.com.

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Jalen Duren reportedly agrees to five-year, $200 million return to the Pistons

The Athletic reported that Detroit and Jalen Duren agreed to terms on a five-year, $200 million deal shortly before Thursday’s deadline, while ESPN’s Shams Charania reported via Duren’s agent that the contract is fully guaranteed.

25 Sources, 20d ago, updated 20d ago

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Nikola Jokic signals he'll re-sign with Denver in summer 2027 — 'If they want me'

The Athletic reports that Jokic indicated at NBA media day he plans to re-sign with Denver, while quoting him as saying, 'If they want me.'

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Jalen Duren reportedly doesn't plan to be at the Pistons' facility September 28

The Athletic reports, citing league sources, that the Detroit restricted free agent did not, as of September 27, plan to be at the team's facility the next day. Contract talks remained stalled amid a summer-long dispute.

12 Sources, 21d ago, updated 21d ago

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Jalen Duren reportedly agrees to five-year, $200 million return to the Pistons

Nikola Jokic signals he'll re-sign with Denver in summer 2027 — 'If they want me'

Jalen Duren reportedly doesn't plan to be at the Pistons' facility September 28

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Jalen Duren reportedly agrees to five-year, $200 million return to the Pistons

Nikola Jokic signals he'll re-sign with Denver in summer 2027 — 'If they want me'

Jalen Duren reportedly doesn't plan to be at the Pistons' facility September 28