Daniss Jenkins

Two-way guard Daniss Jenkins has signed a two-year deal with the Detroit Pistons with a club option for 2026-27. In a corresponding move, the Pistons are waiving veteran Dario Saric.

Fantasy Impact

Jenkins has been a revelation for the Pistons this season. After averaging 1.0 points in seven games as an undrafted rookie last year, Jenkins is posting 8.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 42 contests this season. Jenkins has reached double figures in scoring in 15 games and Detroit is 12-3 in those contests.

Daniss Jenkins scored 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3PT, 3-3 FT) and added two rebounds, four assists, and two steals in Friday's win over Golden State.

Fantasy Impact

Jenkins reached double figures in scoring for the seventh time in 12 January contests. He is averaging 9.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists in 20.2 minutes per game this month. Jenkins' main issue is that he is buried behind Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey on the Pistons' depth chart at point guard.

Daniss Jenkins scored 17 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3PT, 5-7 FT) to go with two steals and two blocks in Wednesday's 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact

Jenkins saw more work than usual on Wednesday with Cade Cunningham (illness) sidelined for the Pistons. He played pretty well over the course of his 27 minutes of action, finishing with 17 points and some good contributions on the defensive side of the ball. He committed five turnovers, however, which threw some cold water on his performance from a fantasy perspective.

Jenkins recorded a career-best 15 assists Wednesday while adding six rebounds, two points and one steal in the Pistons' victory over Chicago. The second-year guard struggled with his shooting, connecting on just one of eight field-goal attempts. With Cade Cunningham sidelined by injury, Jaden Ivey entered the starting lineup while Jenkins saw his playmaking opportunities increase off the bench.

Fantasy Impact

The assist total marked a professional high for Jenkins, who remains on a two-way contract with Detroit. Despite the shooting struggles, his distribution proved crucial in the win over the Bulls.

Daniss Jenkins flirted with a double-double for the Pistons Friday night, dishing out eight assists and scoring 19 points (6-15 FG, 5-8 3PT, 2-2 FT) while also recording one steal and grabbing three rebounds in a 114-105 win over the 76ers.

Fantasy Impact

Jenkins continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing three or more rebounds, and scoring 18 or more points in each of his last three games. The guard has maximized his opportunity in the Detroit starting five with Cade Cunningham (hip) sidelined, offering fantasy managers a short-term lineup option until Cunningham returns.