The Pistons are considered likely to give Daniss Jenkins a promotion at some point in the coming weeks, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who reports that there is a “growing expectation” that Jenkins’ two-way contract will be converted to a standard deal.
Jenkins has been active for all 31 of Detroit’s games this season. Two-way players are permitted to be active for up to 50 games in a season, so the conversion will likely occur closer to the February 5 trade deadline.
A 24-year-old point guard, Jenkins performed exceptionally well during a five-game span in mid-November when the Pistons were hit hard by injuries. He was nominated for the Player of the Week award in the Eastern Conference for games played from Nov. 10-16.
While Jenkins’ role has been reduced with the Pistons at full strength, he continues to be part of the team’s rotation, appearing in 15 of the club’s past 16 games. Overall, the second-year guard has averaged 7.5 points, 3.0 assists and 1.8 rebounds on .427/.356/.771 shooting in 25 appearances, including six starts (16.2 minutes per contest).
In order to promote Jenkins, the Pistons would have to make a change to their standard roster, which is currently at the maximum of 15 players under contract. Isaac Jones‘ roster spot appears the most tenuous — his minimum-salary contract is non-guaranteed until January 7, and he has only made one appearance with Detroit since he was claimed off waivers on Nov. 6.
Trade Klintman and Chaz Lanier with a 2nd to Brooklyn for a 2nd
Promote Jenkins and sign Wiseman
They have has Wiseman. It wasn’t pretty. I would rather see what Klintman and Lanier can do with some experience.
Why trade them for a 2nd pick??
Wiseman already failed here once.
Yes, sign Jenkins
Brooklyn can absorb salary and it opens up two roster spots. They do need a starting C
Wiseman had good stats his first season with the Pistons. Duren should play PF
Or Paul Reed can go instead of one of those guys. Klintman seems like a better prospect than Lanier
Get ‘er done Pistons!
Paul Reed, Klintman and two 1st for Zach Edey
Sign a veteran C
Why? What’s the point?