The Denver Nuggets made a roster move ahead of their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves by assigning guard Jalen Pickett to the G League. Pickett, who was selected 32nd overall in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Penn State, has seen limited action this season, appearing in just one game and playing only two minutes.
This assignment to the Grand Rapids Gold is likely intended to provide him with more playing time and development opportunities, especially as he finished his rookie year averaging 1.6 points per game while shooting 42.9% from the field and 36.0% from beyond the arc across 27 games.
As the Nuggets prepare to face the Timberwolves at the Target Center, they currently hold a 2-2 record this season. Their most recent game resulted in a thrilling overtime victory against the Brooklyn Nets, where star center Nikola Jokic showcased his elite skills, finishing with 29 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists—making him only the second player in NBA history to achieve such a stat line, joining Oscar Robertson.
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The Timberwolves also enter this game with a 2-2 record and are looking to build momentum after eliminating the Nuggets in last season’s playoffs. Following their contest against Denver, they will head to Texas to face the San Antonio Spurs.
