Hour 2: The market for Jalen Duren just isn't what he thinks it is
Hour 2: The market for Jalen Duren just isn't what he thinks it is  
Podcast: The Valenti Show
Published On: Fri Jul 24 2026
Description: In the wake of LeBron signing with the 76ers, Mike and Brendan continue to be cranky about public contract squabbling of Tarik Skubal and Jalen Duren. While Skubal seems to put his foot in his mouth routinely, Duren simply seems to be out of touch with how the rest of the NBA values his services. His pursuit of a max contract extension from the Pistons is a non-starter for Valenti.