What happened: Cunningham said he has stayed in touch with Jalen Duren all summer and called him his brother. He said he understands the contract negotiation side and was not disappointed Duren did not join the group.
Why it matters: Detroit opened camp without its starting center after he declined a five-year, $200M fully guaranteed offer. The holdout leaves the Pistons short in the middle with a Thursday deadline framing four contract paths.
By the numbers: Declined offer: five years, $200M fully guaranteed. Reported gap: $200 million.
What to watch: Detroit continues camp without Duren as the Thursday deadline approaches.