Story byJeff BilbreySun, February 1, 2026 at 2:39 PM UTC·3 min readThe Detroit Pistons may have hit a temporary speed bump with one of their most intriguing young guards — but don’t mistake it for a breakup. According to a report from Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line, second-year guard Daniss Jenkins declined a two-year, minimum-salary contract offer from Detroit, a decision that initially raised eyebrows but may ultimately signal confidence on both sides that something better is coming. Daniss Jenkins Pistons contractWhy Daniss Jenkins Said No (For Now)The offer on the table would have covered the rest of the 2025–26 season and all of 2026–27, keeping Jenkins in Detroit on a minimum deal. For a player who has become a regular part of the Pistons’ rotation, that number simply didn’t match his growing value. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAt just 24 years old, Jenkins is approaching a critical moment in his development — and his contract status. He’s currently on a two-way deal and sits just three games away from the NBA’s 50-game active limit, meaning Detroit will soon need to convert him to a standard contract if they want him available down the stretch. There’s Still Optimism a Deal Gets DoneDespite Jenkins declining the initial offer, league insiders believe Detroit remains motivated to keep him long-term.