Overview
- Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Jenkins will be available and has earned a roster spot after Detroit’s win at Golden State.
- Jenkins is three games from the 50-game active cap on his two-way deal, which requires a standard contract to keep playing and be postseason-eligible.
- Reports from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer say Jenkins declined a two-year minimum offer covering the rest of 2025–26 and 2026–27.
- Detroit has a full 15-man roster and must waive a player or make a trade to promote Jenkins, with Isaac Jones mentioned as a possible cut and a post–Feb. 5 deadline move viewed as likely.
- An above-minimum deal would require the bi-annual exception after the Pistons used their mid-level on Caris LeVert, and reporters note Jenkins could draw multiyear offers in restricted free agency; he has averaged 7.7 points and 3.4 assists in 16.7 minutes.