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MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

Daniss Jenkins Could Be in the Doghouse After Pistons' Latest Shakeup Daniss Jenkins is likely in the Detroit Pistons' doghouse after head coach J.B. Bickerstaff made a notable change to his lineup on Sunday.

MARCH 16 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Records season-high five steals Jenkins logged 14 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and five steals over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 138-100 win over the Nets.

Impact Jenkins tallied a season-high five steals Tuesday, but his fantasy upside remains capped while Cade Cunningham is healthy. Over his last six outings (one start), Jenkins averaged 6.0 points, 3.2 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.5 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Moving back to bench Jenkins won't start Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact With Cade Cunningham (quadriceps) back in action for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Jenkins will slide to the second unit. The 24-year-old guard has averaged 3.8 points in 13.8 minutes per game over his last five outings off the bench, though he'll likely see a slight bump in minutes due to Ausar Thompson (ankle) being sidelined.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double Jenkins had 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), one rebound, nine assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Saturday's 107-105 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact Jenkins moved into the starting lineup, filling in for Cade Cunningham, who was ruled out with a quad issue. Outside of a brief run earlier in the season, Jenkins has been mostly a non-factor thus far. However, even if Cunningham returns for Sunday's game against the Heat, Jenkins might be worth holding, given Ausar Thompson (ankle) could be sidelined for multiple games.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nets end 10-game losing streak by rallying from down 23 points to stun Pistons 107-105

Ziaire Williams made two 3-pointers in the final three minutes and the Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 107-105

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Jenkins will start against the Nets on Saturday, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact With Cade Cunningham (quadriceps) and Ausar Thompson (ankle) unavailable, Jenkins will get the starting nod for the first time since Jan. 21. As a starter this season (seven games), the 24-year-old guard has averaged 15.3 points, 6.7 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 30.9 minutes per tilt.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

The Pistons have a Daniss Jenkins problem The Pistons have to hope this is a cycle that comes back around.

MARCH 6 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Daniss Jenkins' Slump Coming at the Worst Possible Time for Pistons Despite his early-season success, Daniss Jenkins has become one of the Detroit Pistons' biggest concerns at the worst possible time.

MARCH 2 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Pistons outlast short-handed Cavaliers 122-119 in OT after blaring horn delay

Jalen Duren had 33 points and 16 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons outlasted the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 122-119 on Friday night in a game that was delayed for 18 minutes i...

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Curious case of Daniss Jenkins leaves Pistons with troubling question Daniss Jenkins may have hit a wall.

FEBRUARY 26 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Muted role continues Jenkins contributed seven points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds across 21 minutes during Monday's 114-103 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Jenkins has flashed his potential occasionally, but his fantasy upside will remain capped by a healthy Cade Cunningham. Jenkins has scored in single digits in five consecutive games, and he hasn't started a contest since the Jan. 21 victory in New Orleans.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Daniss Jenkins is the only player who can save Pistons from inevitable disaster The Detroit Pistons are an excellent team, but a glaring weakness could derail their season. Daniss Jenkins is the only player who can save...

FEBRUARY 24 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Pistons may have already found next year's Daniss Jenkins The Pistons need to keep hitting on two-way talent.

FEBRUARY 20 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Cunningham's 42 points, 13 assists lead Pistons to a 126-111 win over the Knicks

Cade Cunningham had 42 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 win over the New York Knicks

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Detroit faces New York, seeks 4th straight road win

Detroit looks to extend its three-game road win streak with a victory against New York

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Pistons sign guard Daniss Jenkins to contract after he played 42 games this season on 2-way deal

Daniss Jenkins has earned an NBA contract with the Detroit Pistons, who signed the guard on Monday after he played 42 games this season on a two-way deal

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Pistons finally make the move that fans have been dying to see The Pistons have officially signed Daniss Jenkins to a standard contract.

FEBRUARY 9 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Signs two-year deal Jenkins signed a two-year contract with the Pistons on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Jenkins has been on a two-way contract with the Pistons, but he has now been signed to a standard contract with a team option for the 2026-27 season. Jenkins, who has averaged 8.2 points, 3.3 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per game across 42 contests this season, has seen an increased role of late, scoring in double figures in three of his last four appearances. Over that stretch, he has averaged 13.5 points in just 17.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

The Knicks quickly learned why the Pistons were fine letting Jaden Ivey go Daniss Jenkins' showing against the Knicks proved the Pistons right for trading Ivey.

FEBRUARY 8 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Pistons reach pivotal point in contract future of Daniss Jenkins | Sporting News Detroit has a decision to make.

FEBRUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pops for 18 points Jenkins finished with 18 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 18 minutes during Friday's 118-80 victory over New York.

Impact Jenkins finished with 18 points in 18 minutes, once again flashing his offensive upside. With his two-way contract ending Friday, Detroit will now be converting him to a full-time contract, allowing him to play out the rest of the season. With Jaden Ivey now in Chicago, it appears Jenkins will continue to play a meaningful role moving forward, putting him on the fantasy radar in slightly deeper formats. For those in standard leagues, he should be considered a viable streaming option.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

2-way player Daniss Jenkins scores 18 points as Pistons rout Knicks, 118-80

Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks’ winning streak at eight games

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Available Friday Jenkins isn't listed on the Pistons' injury report and will be available for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Impact After he was inactive for Thursday's loss to the Wizards, Jenkins will suit up for the second leg of the back-to-back set in what will mark his 50th game of the season as an active player for Detroit. Because two-way players aren't eligible to be active for more than 50 games, Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press on Friday that he expects Jenkins to be converted to a standard contract later this weekend to clear up any concern about the second-year guard's availability moving forward. Jenkins has been a key piece on the second unit and as an occasional replacement in the starting five for Cade Cunningham this season, averaging 7.9 points, 3.3 assists, 1.8 rebounds, 1.0 three-pointers and 0.9 steals in 16.8 minutes per contest while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from downtown.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dario Saric's Pistons Stint Could End Before it Even Begins The Detroit Pistons have to make room for Daniss Jenkins. Waiving Dario Saric is the best possible way to do it.

FEBRUARY 6 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

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