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Nuggets Let Pickett Walk, Now Hunt Backup PG | Denver Nuggets News
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- Jun 30, 2026
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- 93
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Summary
Denver Nuggets shock fans by walking away from Jalen Pickett’s team option, turning him into a free agent and leaving a glaring hole at backup point guard. Drafted last year with high hopes, Pickett never cracked the rotation—only playing when starters were sidelined. Expected to return for just $2.4M, a steal compared to veteran minimum signings, the Nuggets now must aggressively pursue free agents to fill the void. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6cba72250212d575