Four sign-and-trade scenarios floated for Pistons' Jalen Duren

Jalen Duren is holding out amid a contract dispute with Detroit after reportedly turning down a five-year, $200 million offer. ESPN's Marc Spears reports the Bucks, Hawks, Kings and Wizards have interest in a sign-and-trade for the center.

Yahoo Sports lays out hypothetical packages built around Myles Turner, Onyeka Okongwu and other pieces, using Detroit's traded player exceptions to ease the salary math. Pistons GM Trajan Langdon has publicly insisted Duren will remain with the team regardless of how the dispute resolves.

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