TITLE: Report: Duren Mulls Qualifying Offer as DeRozan, Thompson, Kuminga, Broome and Harden Dominate NBA Rumor Mill
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Restricted free agent center Jalen Duren is weighing whether to sign his $9.5 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer, according to league sources. Negotiations between the 22-year-old and the Detroit Pistons remain stalled, and Shams Charania said on NBA Today that Duren could stay unsigned until August or September if no progress is made.
DeRozan Drawing Multiple Suitors
Charania reports that the Heat, Nuggets and Cavaliers have expressed interest in free-agent forward DeMar DeRozan. The six-time All-Star averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 77 games for Sacramento last season. The Pistons and Raptors have also been linked to the 34-year-old.
Miami Focused on Klay Thompson
Miami’s top objective remains finding a way to add Klay Thompson. The four-time champion is owed $17.5 million for the coming season, and Dallas is still exploring trade options rather than a buyout, Marc Stein reports. Several contenders are monitoring Thompson, while the Heat continue searching for additional shooting.
Kuminga Still on Cleveland’s Radar
Despite speculation to the contrary, Cleveland’s recent minimum-salary agreement with Mario Hezonja will not prevent the club from pursuing a sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga, Charania says. The Lakers remain the other leading bidder for the Warriors forward.
Sixers Shopping Johni Broome
The Philadelphia 76ers are attempting to move 24-year-old big man Johni Broome to finalize their deal with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Keith Smith reports. If no trade materializes, Philadelphia could waive Broome—the 35th pick in the 2025 draft—and stretch his minimum salary over seven years.
Harden Expected to Stay in Cleveland
Charania adds that James Harden is widely expected to re-sign with the Cavaliers in the near future, a move long anticipated around the league.
Source: HoopsRumors
