The Sacramento Kings could pursue a move for Jalen Duren due to his strong relationship with GM Scott Perry. With Duren reportedly feeling disrespected by the Detroit Pistons after contract talks stalled, potential trade discussions involving Domantas Sabonis might resurface.
While reports earlier have shown that the Sacramento Kings are interested in bringing in Jalen Duren, the talks had died down as the Detroit Pistons have continued to find an agreement with their young center.
Position
C
Age
22
Height
208 cm
Weight
113 kg
Birth place
United States of America
However, ESPN’s Marc Spears has revealed that Duren and Kings General Manager Scott Perry have a relationship, which could help in making a move.
“Scott Perry has a relationship with Jalen Duren dating to when he was trying to get the Knicks to draft him which they did, but they traded him to the Pistons,” Spears explained.
“Duren likes Scott Perry a lot, he likes Sacramento a lot, but the Pistons, they’re focused on bringing him back, they have some optimism, but it’s complicated.”
Duren “feels disrespected” by the Pistons 
Jalen Duren
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An earlier report has revealed that Duren had rejected a five-year, $190 million contract, seeking at least $200 million.
“I just hear that Jalen, it’s not about money right now. He feels disrespected,” Spears revealed.
“There’s a black cloud going into camp. They gotta try to fix it, and I don’t know if they can in time.”
While there have been rumors of a potential trade between the Pistons and Kings swapping Duren and Domantas Sabonis, the talks had stopped. Now, with Sabonis showing interest in leaving Sacramento and Duren displaying a positive relationship with the Kings, a move could be discussed more.
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