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Holland will be away from the Pistons for personal reasons, and it’s unknown how long that will be the case. His absence will not have a significant effect on fantasy basketball, but it may lead to more minutes for Daniss Jenkins and Kevin Huerter.

Acquired from the Bulls as part of the deal that also landed the Pistons Kevin Huerter, Šarić has been waived. Given Detroit’s frontcourt depth, cracking the rotation was going to be a challenge, especially after he failed to do so in Sacramento. Šarić will be an unrestricted free agent once he clears waivers. As for the Pistons, they’ve used the roster spot to convert Daniss Jenkins to a standard contract.

As was the case in the first meeting between the two teams on January 5, Jenkins provided the Pistons with solid contributions off the bench in Friday’s blowout of the Knicks. Active for the 50th game this season, the second-year guard’s 18 points matched his tally in a February 1 win over the Nets. It was reported before Friday’s game that the Pistons are converting Jenkins to a standard contract, and with good reason. While he may not be a significant factor in redraft leagues, the guard is worth stashing in deeper dynasty leagues.

Jenkins was running up on his 50-game limit as a two-way contract player, so the Pistons needed to get something done. Friday’s game against the Knicks is the 50th that he has been active for this season. The expectation is that Jenkins’ contract will be finalized in time for Monday’s game against the Hornets.

This is not an injury designation. Jenkins has played 49 games for the Pistons so far this season, and players on two-way contracts are limited to 50 games played during the regular season. The Pistons are likely holding Jenkins out to preserve his eligibility while working on signing him to a standard contract. Once the trade deadline is finished, we should have a better idea of how the Pistons will be able to convert his contract.

LeVert will return following a seven-game absence, but it’s unclear if he’ll face a minutes restriction. Daniss Jenkins and Ron Holland II could see their roles reduced, but Jenkins should still retain standalone value in deeper leagues.

LeVert has missed the last seven games for Detroit and could make it eight in a row against Denver. Daniss Jenkins and Ron Holland II have taken on extra minutes off the bench with LeVert unavailable and should continue to if he remains out.

Jenkins played 20 minutes off the bench in the Pistons’ 53-point drubbing of the Nets on Sunday. The 24-year-old guard is still on a two-way contract, though he’s been assured a standard contract from the Pistons is coming soon. Jenkins was efficient with 18 points on nine attempts. The Pistons have three games in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the Nuggets on Tuesday.

LeVert will miss a seventh straight game as he continues to deal with an illness. His absence has resulted in more playing time for Daniss Jenkins and Ron Holland II. While neither has been productive enough to impact fantasy basketball, Jenkins is on his way to earning a standard contract after beginning the season on a two-way deal.

LeVert has missed Detroit’s last six games, but he was with the team during the road trip that concluded on Friday against the Warriors. His return could result in fewer minutes for Daniss Jenkins and Ron Holland II, but neither has been consistent enough to merit being streamed recently.