Jalen Pickett
#24SG · Denver Nuggets
Height
6'2"
Weight
202 lbs
Age
26
College
Siena
Experience
2 yrs
Wingspan
6'7.3"
Reach
8'2.5"
Hand Size
8.5" × 7.5"
D+
C-
D-
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 120 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 42.4% | 38.7% | 81.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 45 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | @ SAS | W 128-118 | 30 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4-13 | 1-5 | +11 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$4.6M
Guaranteed
$4.6M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Jalen Pickett's two-year, $2.3M AAV deal earns a D+ CVI, reflecting poor value for a third-year player struggling to establish himself in Denver's rotation. His modest 5.1 PPG, 2.4 RPG, and 2.3 APG across 45 games this season aligns with his D- performance grade, showing limited impact despite getting opportunities. At $2.3M annually for a depth shooting guard, the contract sits in reasonable territory for his production level, though the investment feels questionable given his inconsistent play and uncertain roster fit. The 26-year-old is at a critical juncture where most players either solidify their NBA standing or fade from rotations, and the media's cautious optimism about his development suggests he's still fighting to prove his long-term value. Recent trade deadline speculation and organizational uncertainty about his future role indicate Denver views him as neither a priority nor expendable asset, leaving Pickett in basketball purgatory. The two-year term provides some flexibility without major cap risk, but he'll need marked improvement to justify even this modest investment moving forward.
Performance Analysis
D-
#145 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Jalen Pickett earns a D- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 120 games, Jalen is contributing 5.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in his role. Jalen's best relative area is FG% at 42.4, though it still falls below the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 5.1 (shooting guard median: 15.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Jalen ranks 145th.
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