Daniss Jenkins posts 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists against 76ers

Fantasy basketball: Jenkins's 38-minute outing Sunday delivered 38 minutes and production well above his baseline, making him a streaming option for Detroit's…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 26, 2026

Daniss Jenkins posts 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists against 76ers

Daniss Jenkins posted 18 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block and 3 threes on 6-of-11 shooting and 3-of-4 from the line across 38 minutes as a starter in Detroit's 106-93 win over Philadelphia on Sunday, October 25.

The line produced 37.6 fantasy points against 19.6 a game over last season (72 games), driven by more minutes and shots than usual. In nine-category leagues, Jenkins added value in points, threes, rebounds and assists while avoiding turnovers. In points leagues, he delivered well above his 15.9 projected fantasy points per game.

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Jenkins's 38 minutes marked a significant jump from his 20.2 minutes a game last season, when he averaged 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.2 blocks and 1.0 three per game with a 26 per cent start share. His usage rate this season is 18.8 per cent with 68.2 per cent true shooting, and Sunday's 6-of-11 shooting and 3-of-4 from the stripe were both clean. The 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists all topped his season averages of 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists over three games.

Detroit has one game left this week, Sunday, making Jenkins a streaming option if the expanded role holds. His 37.6 fantasy points on Sunday offer upside in points leagues, while the threes, rebounds and assists provide category help. He ranks 293rd overall with a minus-5.63 nine-category value, so he remains a waiver option rather than a long-term hold unless the minutes stay elevated.

What to do

• Stream Jenkins for Detroit's final game this week on Sunday if you need points, threes, rebounds and assists.

• Monitor whether his start and 38 minutes were one-off or signal a larger role going forward.

• Keep Jenkins on your watch list in points leagues, where his 37.6 fantasy points Sunday show streaming upside.

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Quick answers

What does this mean for Daniss Jenkins in fantasy basketball?

It helps his fantasy value. Breakout line: 18 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists in 38 minutes. 37.6 fantasy points against 19.6 a game over last season (72 games), with more minutes or shots than usual behind it.

Should I start Daniss Jenkins this week?

Yes. Detroit has 1 game left this week. He has averaged 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists a game over last season (72 games).

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