Report: Marc Spears says Jalen Duren 'likes Sacramento' amid stalled Pistons talks

ESPN’s Marc Spears reportedly said Duren ‘likes Sacramento’ and has a relationship with GM Scott Perry; the report suggests the Kings could re-engage if Duren remains unsettled in Detroit, but it does not report any Kings-led trade offer or contract talks.

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- • Marc Spears (via ESPN, cited by Basketnews) said Duren and GM Scott Perry have an existing relationship.
- • Spears said Duren ‘likes Sacramento a lot’ and that Detroit remains focused on retaining him despite complications.
- • The report references stalled extension talks between Duren and the Pistons; no Kings offer or negotiation was reported.
- • Duren is repeatedly linked as a potential upgrade at center if he enters free agency or a trade becomes possible.
- • The story suggests a relational advantage for the Kings (Scott Perry) but contains no verified Kings action.
- • This remains speculative reporting about interest and relationships, not an official Kings roster, contract, or trade development.

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