The Detroit Pistons made a significant decision on Daniss Jenkins, exercising the team option on his contract. On Monday, June 29, the Pistons chose to pick up the option, which will pay Jenkins $4.0 million for the 2026-2027 NBA season.
What happened?
The decision comes after an impressive season from Jenkins, who started 19 out of 72 games and averaged 9.3 points per game.
Jenkins' journey to the NBA was not straightforward, having played for Pacific, Odessa College, Iona, and St. John's before going undrafted in 2024.
He started his career with the Pistons on a two-way contract and saw limited playing time in his rookie season, averaging just 3.3 minutes per game in seven games.
Daniss Jenkins' NBA Career
In the 2025-2026 season, Jenkins played a key role for the Pistons, starting 19 games and shooting 40.8% from the field and 37.4% from three.
The Pistons converted Jenkins' two-way deal to a standard contract in February 2026, and he went on to play an important part in the team's playoff run.
Recent Form
The Detroit Pistons' recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 1W-0D-4L in their last five games, including a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on April 13, 2025, with a score of 140-133.
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-13 | Milwaukee Bucks | 140-133 |
What comes next?
With the team option exercised, Jenkins will return to the Pistons for the 2026-2027 season, and will look to build on his impressive performance from the previous year.
As the NBA free agency approaches, the Pistons will be looking to make more moves to strengthen their roster and make a deep playoff run.
The current state of the team is uncertain, but with Jenkins back on board, they will be hoping to turn their recent form around and make a push for the playoffs.
Last result: Milwaukee Bucks 140-133 Detroit Pistons (2025-04-13). Recent form (last 5): 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first); lost the last 4.
