Sprinkle in Wembanyama‘s “discount,” which got here on the worst potential time for a rival participant in negotiations, and it is simple to see the Pistons’ hesitancy in addition to Jalen Duren‘s gripe. You know it is rocky when your beginning middle takes a assembly with one other group (Lakers) just for stated group to instantly flip round and herald another person (Kessler). We’re talking about a multi-million dollar difference in valuation between player and organization — this could take a while (something you definitely haven’t heard elsewhere today!). “They’re just going to sit and stare at each other,” said one executive. “It’s a staring contest. Sounds like he desires extra.”