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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Provides spark off bench in victory
Daniss Jenkins logged 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and two steals across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 97-89 win over Charlotte.With Ausar Thompson shedding his probable tag to suit up Wednesday, Jenkins came off the bench for a second straight game. The 25-year-old was productive, scoring in double figures for a fourth consecutive contest while bouncing back from a 1-for-6 shooting performance from downtown in the front end of this back-to-back set. He also tallied a season-high mark in steals.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Returning to bench Tuesday
Daniss Jenkins is not listed in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.Jenkins started in Sunday's 106-93 win over the 76ers, finishing with 18 points, eight rebounds, six assists and one block across 38 minutes of action. With Ausar Thompson (ankle) back from a one-game layoff, Jenkins will return to the bench.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Steps up with 18 points in win
Daniss Jenkins posted 18 points (6-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and a block across 38 minutes in Sunday's 106-93 win over the 76ers.Jenkins capitalized on an expanded role with Ausar Thompson (ankle) sidelined, playing a team-high 38 minutes and contributing across several categories. His late three-pointer helped secure Detroit's victory, while his rebounding and playmaking added considerable fantasy value. However, his long-term outlook remains tied to the Detroit Pistons' injury situation, as a healthier rotation could reduce his opportunities moving forward.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Starting Sunday
Daniss Jenkins will start Sunday's game against the 76ers, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.Jenkins gets the start due to Ausar Thompson (ankle) being out. Jenkins holds averages of 7.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.0 minutes per contest across two appearances this season.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Sees 15 minutes
Daniss Jenkins posted three points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 win over the Celtics.Jenkins knocked down his lone three-point attempt in the second quarter but played a relatively minor role in Detroit's comeback from a 22-point deficit. The reserve guard committed one turnover and four fouls while receiving limited offensive opportunities. After averaging 9.3 points and 3.9 assists over 72 regular-season games last campaign, Jenkins will need a larger workload than Tuesday to replicate that production consistently.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Quieter off bench Wednesday
Daniss Jenkins finished with six points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one block across 16 minutes in Wednesday's 128-106 preseason win over Minnesota.After scoring 12 points in 18 minutes as a starter Saturday, Jenkins had a quieter scoring outing in a reserve role Wednesday. The St. John's product emerged as a key role player last season, averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 20.2 minutes across 72 regular-season appearances (19 starts). Heading into the 2026-27 campaign, Jenkins is positioned to serve as the primary backup to star point guard Cade Cunningham.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Starting Saturday
Daniss Jenkins is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Wizards, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.The Detroit Pistons won't start Cade Cunningham in Saturday's preseason contest, meaning Jenkins will get the nod at point guard. The former St. John's standout is expected to operate as Cunningham's backup as long as he stays healthy, so he'll get the chance to run with the first-team offense in this game. He averaged 9.3 points and 3.9 assists per game across 72 contests (19 starts) in the 2025-26 regular season.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Sees 18 minutes in preseason
Daniss Jenkins finished with five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four assists and two rebounds in 18 minutes during Monday's preseason win over the Suns.Jenkins helped Detroit erase a 19-point deficit and connected on a contested three-pointer to tie the game at the end of the third quarter. After emerging as a rotation contributor last season, the 24-year-old will look to secure consistent reserve minutes in a deeper Detroit backcourt.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Team option exercised
The Detroit Pistons exercised their 2026-27 team option for Daniss Jenkins on Monday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.This was basically a formality for the Pistons at $4 million. Jenkins was upgraded to a standard contract last season after a string of impressive performances. Across 72 regular-season games, he averaged 9.3 points, 3.9 assists and 2.3 rebounds on 40.8 percent shooting from the field, though he may face competition for backup backcourt minutes from rookie first-round pick Ebuka Okorie.
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Pistons' Daniss Jenkins: Strong effort in Game 7
Daniss Jenkins ended Sunday's 125-94 loss to Cleveland in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 17 points (4-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes.Jenkins was one of the best stories to come out of Detroit this season. He began the season on a two-way contract, but his stellar play quickly earned him a standard deal. He ended up with 72 regular-season appearances, averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 20.2 minutes per contest. He's expected back in Detroit, with the Detroit Pistons likely to pick up his team option.
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