*Assuming Duren’s contract is structured with 8% raises off lowest amount in Y1* Cade, Ausar, and Duren will take up 67% of the cap (not 67% of the cap towards the 2nd apron line, 67% of the 176 million cap room). Here is how that compares to other contenders top-3 highest paid players: Boston- 86.8% Cleveland- 79.1% (this is before DM extension kicks in) Denver- 85.3% Houston- 67% Indiana- 71.2% Lakers- 73.2% Miami- 83.6% Minnesota- 76.4% Knicks- 83.1% (their top 4 go over the cap themselves!) OKC- 74.7% (before SGA extension) Orlando- 73.3% Philly- 94.8% Spurs- 56% (before literally anyone has been paid) Long story short, the Pistons are still in a great position team building wise with plenty of flexibilty to build around their top 3 guys. They’re literally in a better position with their three best player than any other team in the league I’d argue, and they just won 60 games. They’re no where near stuck or struggling for space now lol