Detroit will have to issue Duren a qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent in 2026, which is essentially a foregone conclusion. According to Marks, Duren’s QO amount had been $8,966,188, ...

Bobby Marks: By averaging a minimum of 41 starts in 2024-25 and 2025-26, Jalen Duren has reached starter criteria. Duren's Qualifying Offer next summer will increase from $8,966,188 to $9,615,393.