The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sit down with Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren when NBA free agency opens, a move that could spark a bidding contest with the Sacramento Kings, according to a report published Monday.
The report indicates that both the Lakers and Kings are preparing aggressive pitches in hopes of prying the rising star away from Detroit. No details about potential contract terms were disclosed.
Duren, who remains under team control in Detroit, is expected to draw widespread interest if the Pistons signal any willingness to discuss his future. The Lakers’ scheduled meeting underscores the franchise’s determination to add front-court talent, while Sacramento’s involvement points to a competitive market for the 20-year-old center.
A timetable for additional meetings or formal offers was not reported, but the Lakers and Kings are expected to move quickly once the free-agency negotiating window opens.
Source: New York Post
