Some have asked what would happen if Jalen Duren sat out this season or played overseas:
He remains an RFA. As long as Detroit issues and maintains a qualifying offer, Duren is an RFA. He only becomes a UFA if he signs and plays on the QO or Detroit rescinds/doesn't issue the QO.
@keithsmithnba.bsky.socialJalen Duren's situation today:
🏀11:59 PM ET deadline for Duren to sign his $9.6M qualifying offer or for Detroit to extend the QO deadline
🏀If Duren signs the QO, it's a one-year deal with a full no-trade clause (loses Bird rights if traded)
🏀If Duren doesn't sign the QO, he remains an RFA