So if Duren makes All-NBA, he’ll meet the "Higher Max …

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To get back to Nick’s question, the NBA has a provision – also known as the Derrick Rose rule – which allows teams to offer their players coming off of a rookie contract a five-year salary starting at 30% of the salary cap in Year 1, rather than 25%. To qualify for a 30% max, a player has to make All-NBA or Defensive Player of the Year either the season before his new contract kicks in, or in two of the previous three seasons. One MVP award also qualifies a player for the 30% extension. So if Duren makes All-NBA, he’ll meet the "Higher Max Criteria" and the Pistons could offer him up to $49.5 million in 2026-27 and a five-year contract worth up to roughly $287 million. Only the Pistons have the right to offer the 30% max; outside teams would still be limited to up to four years and $177.4 million.

Detroit Free Press

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