Detroit Pistons intend to re-sign Jalen Duren in restricted free agency

The Detroit Pistons ’ president of basketball operations was strategically ambiguous through most of his end-of-season press conference. Trajan Langdon said the team will search for ways to improve this offseason after a 60-win regular season and Game 7 exit in the second round of the playoffs. He hinted the roster could look different next season.

Only time will reveal what that will look like. However, Langdon was far more direct when discussing the futures of two players who are eligible for new contracts this summer – Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren. He expects that both will sign with the franchise long term.

Thompson is eligible for his rookie-scale contract extension. And Duren, who has completed the fourth and final year of his rookie contract, is entering restricted free agency. WINDSOR: It's time for Pistons to take an offseason gamble.

But not quite the one you think There has been debate about Duren’s value to the Pistons following a breakout regular season, and underwhelming postseason. But any speculation about his future with the franchise can be laid to rest, because the Pistons are committed to reaching a new agreement with the 22-year-old big man. Duren arguably was the player who improved the most this past year, ascending into stardom with a breakout season.