Height
6'4"
Weight
165 lbs
Age
24
College
St. John's
Experience
1 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 67 | 8.3 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 40.9% | 35.1% | 77.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 61 | 8.3 | 2.0 | 3.3 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ CHA | W 118-100 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2-9 | 0-3 | +14 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$7.8M
Guaranteed
$7.8M
AAV
$3.9M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
This Daniss Jenkins signing earns a D CVI, reflecting poor value alignment for a rotational point guard in Detroit's rebuild. At $3.9M annually over two years, the Pistons are paying above-market rate for a player who profiles as a bench contributor rather than a cornerstone piece. While Jenkins brings serviceable playmaking off the pine, this contract feels like an overpay for a rotational player who should command closer to minimum salary territory. The deal doesn't move the needle for Detroit's championship timeline, and the guaranteed money limits flexibility for a franchise that needs maximum cap maneuverability to add franchise-caliber talent around Cade Cunningham. Even factoring in the shallow point guard market, committing nearly $8M total to a rotational player represents questionable asset allocation when the Pistons should be prioritizing either proven veterans or high-upside developmental pieces. This contract likely hurts Detroit's trade flexibility while providing minimal on-court impact during their critical rebuild phase.
Performance Analysis
Daniss Jenkins earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA point guards this season. Through 67 games, Daniss is contributing 8.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game in his role. Daniss's strongest area is FG% at 40.9, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 2.0 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Daniss ranks 91st. At 24, Daniss is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Detroit Pistons.
Transaction History
Detroit Pistons release Daniss Jenkins
Detroit Pistons · cut · 2/9/2026
Detroit Pistons re-sign G Daniss Jenkins
Detroit Pistons · extension · 2/9/2026
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