Daniss Jenkins
Detroit Pistons
Daniss Jenkins
Detroit Pistons
Jenkins went nuclear for the Pistons as a starter in Cade Cunningham's absence, stuffing the stat sheet. He's all but cemented a rotation spot for the team moving forward. The St. John's product is a sharp floor general who knocks down big shots and competes on defense.
Endorsements
Zach Reifschneider
Dizzle Dynasty
"Daniss Jenkins said it best: he’s a nasty boy. He’s a big-time shotmaker, a strong floor general and does all the dirty work that stamps him into Detroit basketball culture. He should be converted to a standard contract very soon. Big things to come!"
Latest News
Jenkins shines brightest in blowout win over New York
February 7th, 2026Daniss Jenkins put up 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in last night's win over the Knicks, all in just 18 minutes. He displayed his three-level scoring ability along with his skills as a floor general.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | 18 | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - | +23 |
Jenkins steps up as starter to help Pistons extend streak
January 22nd, 2026Daniss Jenkins filled in admirably for Cade Cunningham in Detroit's starting lineup last night, scoring 17 points and dropping four dimes as his team beat the Pelicans. The Pistons are now on a four-game win streak.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | 17 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +5 |
Jenkins gets hot, makes history in Pistons win
January 4th, 2026Daniss Jenkins poured in a highly efficient 25 points today as Detroit outlasted the Cavaliers in crunch time. He scored 21 of his points while going 7/7 from the field in the second quarter alone, setting a record for most points in a single quarter by a Pistons bench player ever.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | 25 | 6 | 1 | 5 | - | - | +11 |
Jenkins keeps starting job, helps Detroit catch 11th straight win
November 19th, 2025Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson both returned from injury last night, but Daniss Jenkins, who has been on quite the hot streak, kept his starting spot last night, sharing the backcourt with Cunningham. In Detroit's win over Atlanta, the two-way guard dropped 14 points and seven assists.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | - | +8 |
Daniss Jenkins earns POTW nomination
November 17th, 2025The NBA announced the Player of the Week winners for Week 4's games today, and while Jalen Johnson was the selection from the East, Detroit's two-way guard Daniss Jenkins received a well-deserved nomination after his recent phenomenal play. Jenkins averaged 20.3 points and 7.7 assists in 36.4 minutes a night, helping the Pistons go 3-0 on the week.
Jenkins shines in first career start
November 12th, 2025Coming off a huge performance on Monday, Daniss Jenkins got even hotter tonight. He posted 18 points and 12 assists in what was his first career start, helping the Pistons earn their eight straight win even with Cade Cunningham sitting out.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | 18 | - | 4 | 12 | 2 | - | +5 |
Jenkins delivers clutch performance for Detroit in OT victory
November 10th, 2025Daniss Jenkins had the game of his life tonight for the Pistons. He scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds in their overtime win, even hitting a buzzer-beating three to send the game to OT in the first place. The two-way guard is really making a case to stick in the rotation full time.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | 24 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 4 | - | +8 |
Jenkins cracks Detroit's rotation, makes solid contributions
October 27th, 2025Daniss Jenkins has found a spot in the bench lineup for the Pistons early this season, and he's brought some good energy. He scored nine points and dished out five assists tonight vs the Cavs.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | 9 | 1 | - | 5 | 3 | - | -4 |
10/16/25 Two-Way Preseason Standouts
October 17th, 2025Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Crawford | 20 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 2 | - | +23 |
| JD Davison | 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | - | +6 |
| Kevon Harris | 10 | 2 | 7 | - | - | - | -4 |
| Daniss Jenkins | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | +5 |
| Hunter Dickinson | 12 | - | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | -9 |
| Caleb Love | 16 | 3 | - | 2 | 1 | - | -6 |
10/14/25 Two-Way Preseason Standouts
October 15th, 2025Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | 19 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | - | -10 |
| Branden Carlson | 17 | 3 | 9 | - | - | - | -5 |
| Brooks Barnhizer | 10 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 2 | - | -6 |
| Caleb Love | 17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | -4 |
Endorsements
Zach Reifschneider
Dizzle Dynasty
"Daniss Jenkins said it best: he’s a nasty boy. He’s a big-time shotmaker, a strong floor general and does all the dirty work that stamps him into Detroit basketball culture. He should be converted to a standard contract very soon. Big things to come!"