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The long journey for Pistons’ Daniss Jenkins to earn first standard NBA contract
Daniss Jenkins earned a two-year standard NBA contract after averaging 20.2 points and 7.6 assists in a key five-game stretch, reflecting his steady development and impact.
- On Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, the Detroit Pistons upgraded Daniss Jenkins from a two-way deal to a two-year standard contract, adding him to the 15-man roster in a move first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.
- After rising through the Motor City Cruise and summer league, Daniss Jenkins impressed Pistons coaching staff by appearing in 42 games with seven starts, averaging 8.2 points and 3.3 assists this year.
- Detroit used part of its bi-annual exception worth up to $5.1 million to sign Jenkins, with a team option for 2026-27, waiving Dario Saric to open a roster spot.
- The Pistons have gone 6-1 with Jenkins as a starter, improving offense and helping sit 38-13, 4.5 games ahead in the East, according to reports.
- The switch ends Daniss Jenkins' two-way contract status and secures him as a standard contract player for the rest of the season, just before surpassing the 50-game two-way eligibility limit.
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The Oakland PressThe long journey for Pistons’ Daniss Jenkins to earn first standard NBA contract
Ausar Thompson really knew Daniss Jenkins would be a special player when the then-rookie guard was tasked with emulating Jalen Brunson for the Detroit Pistons’ practice scout of last year’s playoff opponents, the New York Knicks.
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