Jalen Duren, Peyton Watson and Bennedict Mathurin still unsigned

Most NBA restricted free agents have signed, but three high‑profile players remain unsigned: Detroit Pistons forward Jalen Duren, Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson and Los Angeles Clippers forward Bennedict Mathurin. Duren, a recent All‑Star and third‑team All‑NBA honoree, has not received a standard 25‑percent max offer. He could accept a $9.6 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

Watson is valued by Denver, yet the Nuggets face a potential payroll of $246 million and a $231 million luxury‑tax bill if they match a reported two‑year, $12 million offer for Spencer Jones and re‑sign Watson at roughly $23 million. The Bucks, Clippers and Hawks have shown interest, but any deal would likely require a sign‑and‑trade. Mathurin has attracted little reported interest, and his situation may stay unresolved pending an NBA investigation into the Clippers’ salary‑cap practices.