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If Jalen Duren<\/strong> becomes an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027, expect the Sacramento Kings to pursue the young Detroit Pistons center.<\/p>\n

According to Brian Windhorst and Anthony Slater of ESPN<\/strong>, Kings general manager Scott Perry met with Duren this offseason<\/strong>, but Detroit has shown no interest in working out a sign-and-trade involving its starting center.<\/p>\n

Sacramento could have cap space<\/h2>\n

The situation could change next offseason. Sacramento is projected to have cap space<\/strong> and could once again pursue Duren, this time directly in free agency.<\/p>\n

For Duren to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, however, he would have to either sign his qualifying offer<\/strong>, another one-year contract, or a two-year deal with a player option.<\/p>\n

The latter scenarios are considered less likely, as any non-qualifying offer contract for Duren would likely be a long-term deal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Duren on the Kings’ radar<\/h2>\n

The 2004-born center is therefore already a name to watch ahead of next summer. Sacramento appears to view Duren as a potential target for the future of its frontcourt, although much will depend on his contract decision over the coming months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Detroit Pistons center could become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027. 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