Jalen Pickett News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Back to bench role Pickett is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact The Nuggets rested their entire starting unit against the Spurs on Wednesday but will be close to full strength for this contest, so it's not surprising to see Pickett heading back to the bench. He's not likely to play a significant role off the bench in this game with massive playoff implications, so his fantasy appeal for this contest will be close to minimal.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in first career triple-double Pickett supplied 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 113-106 loss to San Antonio.

Impact It was a standout showing by Pickett, who turned in his first career triple-double while also setting new career highs in points, boards and dimes. Although the Nuggets held their entire starting lineup out of action Wednesday, Pickett showed what he's capable of when given the opportunity for an expanded role. The 2023 second-rounder hasn't been a routine member of the rotation when Denver is at full strength, therefore Pickett could be hard-pressed to find this level of usage on a consistent basis.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Pickett Full Postgame Press Conference vs. Spurs 🎙

APRIL 3, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Jalen Pickett Full Game Highlights vs. Spurs 📺

APRIL 3, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Fares well as starter Pickett closed with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and five assists across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 140-139 double-overtime loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Pickett joined the starting five Tuesday for the first time this season with Michael Porter (personal) unavailable and Jamal Murray (hamstring) still sidelined. Pickett hasn't seen a lot of reps for Denver this season, appearing in 43 games with 3.6 points, 2.0 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 0.7 three-pointers on 43.2 percent shooting from the field.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting starting nod Pickett is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Pickett will enter the starting five Tuesday for the first time this season due to Michael Porter (personal) being out. Pickett is converting 39.7 percent of his 1.7 three-point attempts per contest in 2024-25.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Pickett Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Trail Blazers 🎙

MARCH 22, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Logs 14 points in blowout loss Pickett closed with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and two steals across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 120-108 loss to the Lakers.

Impact With the game out of hand, Denver dug into its depleted roster and gave Pickett 19 minutes, and he did swift damage with the opportunity. The 2023 second-round pick out of Penn State has bounced back and forth between the parent club and the Grand Rapids Gold in the G League, and he'll likely remain in Denver while the team deals with multiple injuries.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Impresses off bench Pickett closed with 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 146-117 victory over Portland.

Impact Jamal Murray was ejected from this game after 29 minutes, but it was a blowout anyways. Pickett ended up posting career-high marks in points (14) and assists (9), but he still has a lot to prove before he can be viewed as a viable fantasy option in most leagues. Over his last six games, he averaged 5.3 points, 3.2 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals on 39.4 percent shooting from the field.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses off bench Pickett closed with 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 146-117 victory over Portland.

Impact Jamal Murray was ejected from this game after 29 minutes, but it was a blowout anyway. Pickett ended up posting career-high marks in points (14) and assists (9), but he still has a lot to prove before he can be viewed as a viable fantasy option in most leagues. Over his last six games, he averaged 5.3 points, 3.2 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals on 39.4 percent shooting from the field.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Pickett Full Postgame Press Conference vs. Trail Blazers 🎙

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Serviceable role in victory Pickett recorded three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 15 minutes during Saturday's 107-104 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Pickett played at least 15 minutes for just the fifth time this season, sliding up in the rotation following a hamstring injury to Russell Westbrook. Although Pickett could feature on a nightly basis should Westbrook miss additional time, there is no reason to think he will play more than about 15 minutes, limiting his overall upside.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Muted role continues Pickett racked up zero points (0-1 FG) and one assist across five minutes during Saturday's 133-104 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Despite appearing for the sixth time in the past seven games, Pickett continues to play a limited role off the bench. The majority of his playing time to this point has come during garbage time. Through 18 games played, he is averaging just 2.7 points, 1.5 assists and 0.5 three-pointers in 7.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points off bench Pickett finished Monday's 117-90 victory over Phoenix with 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt), three rebounds, eight assists and one block over 23 minutes.

Impact Pickett enjoyed a season-high 23 minutes in this win and made the most of his minutes, as the 11 points were a career-high mark for the second-year guard out of Penn State. He probably saw an uptick in minutes due to the absence of Jamal Murray (ankle), but fantasy managers shouldn't overreact here. Pickett isn't expected to have a sizable role off the bench going forward.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 24, 2024 • THEDNVR.COM

Jalen Pickett Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Suns 🎙

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Jalen Pickett Full Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Hawks 🎙️

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Healthy for preseason Pickett (groin) subbed into Friday's preseason opener against the Celtics with 4:27 remaining in the third quarter.

Impact Pickett dealt with left groin soreness during the Summer League which held him out of the squad's final matchup. However, the 24-year-old is back in game action for the preseason and will likely compete for a spot in the end of the rotation during the regular season.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling groin pain Pickett won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Pelicans due to left groin soreness, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact The issue flared up during Thursday's game and the Nuggets will cautiously keep Pickett out of its Summer League Finale. The second-year guard should be healthy in time for training camp.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not on injury report Pickett (personal) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against Memphis.

Impact Pickett was unavailable Saturday against the Trail Blazers but should be able to suit up after a one-game absence. However, he isn't a regular part of the Nuggets' rotation.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to personal reasons Pickett has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Pickett isn't a regular part of Denver's rotation, so his absence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled ahead of Sunday's game Denver recalled Pickett from the G League's Grand Rapids Gold on Sunday.

Impact Pickett and Hunter Tyson were active for Sunday's loss to the Mavericks but didn't see any playing time. After appearing in four straight NBA games to end February, Pickett has played in just one of Denver's first eight March contests.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Wednesday's game Denver recalled Pickett from the G League's Grand Rapids Gold on Wednesday.

Impact Pickett and Julian Strawther were both elevated ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Kings, but with Denver's rotation at full strength, neither is expected to play heavy minutes. Pickett hasn't played double-digit minutes since Nov. 19.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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