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Marc Stein reports rival teams believe Dallas could eventually move P.J. Washington given its forward depth, even though Washington says Masai Ujiri assured him he isn't being shopped.
NBA insider Kevin O'Connor writes that Milwaukee wouldn't oppose moving Kel'el Ware or Myles Turner during a transitional year. O'Connor argues seven teams, including the Lakers, Celtics, Knicks, Pistons, Raptors, Sixers and Timberwolves, should have interest in either big man.
Jalen Duren said he's relieved to be back with Detroit after negotiations that at times looked shaky. He called the city home and expressed excitement about staying put.
Yahoo Sports writer Kevin O'Connor argues that Milwaukee's two shooting bigs, Myles Turner and Kel'el Ware, make the team a natural trade-market target this season.
Jalen Duren has agreed to a five-year, $200 million deal with Detroit after a tense negotiation. An unnamed executive says other teams are circling Bronny James, who could fetch a second-round pick or two if the Lakers decide to move him rather than cut Dalton Knecht.
Domantas Sabonis told Eurohoops' Johnny Askounis that the trade chatter swirling around him last offseason was fabricated, saying he leans on Kings GM Scott Perry and his agent rather than social media for information.
Jalen Duren has agreed to a five-year, fully guaranteed $200 million extension with Detroit, agent Chafie Fields told ESPN's Shams Charania.
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Jalen Duren faces three choices before his qualifying offer deadline: sign a five-year, $200 million deal, take a one-year $9.6 million qualifying offer, or do nothing and stay a restricted free agent holdout.
Kevin Huerter re-signed with Detroit on a three-year, $27 million deal after being acquired from Chicago at last year's deadline.
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.
