The Washington Wizards have shown interest in a potential trade involving Anthony Davis and Jalen Duren, but the Detroit Pistons have no apparent interest in making the deal, according to Hunter Patterson and Sam Amick of The Athletic.
The report comes as Duren’s future in Detroit remains uncertain. The 22-year-old center is a restricted free agent and remains without a new contract ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Shams Charania previously reported that the two sides had reached an impasse in their negotiations.
Detroit has reportedly increased its offer to $200 million over five years after earlier proposals in the $180 million-to-$190 million range that included incentives. Duren has until October 1 to accept the Pistons’ $9.6 million qualifying offer, which would allow him to play the 2026-27 season before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2027.
Duren is coming off his most productive NBA season. He averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 70 games, shooting 65.0% from the field. He also averaged 3.8 offensive rebounds and earned his first All-Star selection while receiving All-NBA Third Team honors.
He played a significant role in Detroit’s 60-22 regular season, which gave the Pistons the NBA’s best record. Detroit reached the second round of the playoffs before losing 4-3 to Cleveland.
Duren’s production declined in the postseason, however, as he averaged 10.2 points and 8.5 rebounds over 14 games while shooting 51.4% from the field.
The Wizards, meanwhile, acquired Davis from the Dallas Mavericks during the 2025-26 season and have built their roster around the veteran big man and Trae Young. Davis averaged 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds in 20 games for Dallas last season.
The 33-year-old is entering the second season of a three-year, $175 million contract with a player option for the final season. His deal includes a $62.8 million player option for 2027-28.
Davis remains a nine-time All-Star and six-time All-NBA selection, with career averages of 24.0 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists. He has also averaged 2.3 blocks per game throughout his 14-year career.
Washington has added Deandre Ayton to a frontcourt that already includes Davis and Alex Sarr, giving the Wizards several options in the frontcourt. The reported interest in Duren would represent another potential change to that group.
