NBA
Jalen Pickett
Jalen Pickett
Denver Nuggets, Point Guard
Age: 24-194d (Oct 22, 1999)
Exp: 1 Years
Country: US
College: Penn State
Drafted: Round 2 (#32 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Daniel Curtin (LAMF Sports)
2024-25 Cap Hit
$1,891,857
2024-25 Cash
$1,891,857
Career Earnings
$3,600,000
2023-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)
Jalen Pickett signed a 4 year , $8,227,882 contract with the Denver Nuggets, including $5,821,677 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,056,971. In 2024-25, Pickett will earn a base salary of $1,891,857, while carrying a cap hit of $1,891,857 and a dead cap value of $1,891,857.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $8,227,882
Average Salary:
$2,056,971
GTD at Sign:
$5,821,677
Total GTD:
$5,821,677
Signed Using:
second-round-exception
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Option/Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
24 | $1,708,143 | - | - | $1,708,143 | 1.26% | $1,708,143 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
25 | $1,891,857 | - | - | $1,891,857 | 1.34% | $1,891,857 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
26 | $2,221,677 | - | - | $2,221,677 | 1.43% | $2,221,677 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
27 |
Club
|
$2,406,205 | - | - | $2,406,205 | 1.41% | $2,406,205 |
| 2027-28 |
|
28 | - | - | - | $2,957,063 | 1.58% | $2,957,063 | |
| 2027-28 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
24 | $1,708,143 | $1,708,143 | $1,708,143 | $1,708,143 | $2,056,971 | |
| 2024 |
|
25 | $1,891,857 | $1,891,857 | $3,600,000 | $1,800,000 | $2,173,246 | |
| 2025 |
|
26 | $2,221,677 | $2,221,677 | $5,821,677 | $1,940,559 | $2,313,941 | |
| 2026 |
|
27 |
Club |
$2,406,205 | $2,406,205 | $8,227,882 | $2,056,971 | $2,406,205 |
| 2027 |
|
28 | - | - | - | - | - |
Contract Notes
- 2026-27: Club Option (deadline 6/29/26)
Source:
Spotrac
Career Earnings thru 2024
$3,600,000
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$1,708,143 |
$1,708,143 |
|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$1,891,857 |
$3,600,000 |
|
| Total |
$3,600,000 |
$3,600,000 |
||||
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$2,221,677 |
$5,821,677 |
|
| 2026 | 27 |
|
Active / Club
|
$2,406,205 |
$8,227,882 |
|
| Total |
$8,227,882 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$1,708,143
|
$1,708,143 |
$1,708,143 |
||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$1,891,857
|
$1,891,857 |
$3,600,000 |
||
| Total |
$3,600,000 |
$3,600,000 |
$3,600,000 |
||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$2,221,677
|
$2,221,677 |
$5,821,677 |
||
| 2026 |
|
27 |
$2,406,205
|
$2,406,205 |
$8,227,882 |
||
| Total |
$8,227,882 |
$8,227,882 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$1,708,143 | - | - | $1,708,143 |
-
Jul 05, 2023
Signed a 4 year $8.23 million contract with Denver (DEN) - includes 2026-27 Club Option
-
Jun 23, 2023
Traded to Denver (DEN) from Indiana (IND) as part of a 4-team trade: Denver (DEN) traded 2024 1st round pick to Indiana (IND); Denver (DEN) traded 2029 1st round pick to Oklahoma City (OKC); Indiana (IND) traded Julian Strawther to Denver (DEN); Indiana (IND) traded Maxwell Lewis to Los Angeles (LAL); Los Angeles (LAL) traded Mojave King and cash to Indiana (IND); Oklahoma City (OKC) traded Hunter Tyson and 2024 2nd round pick to Denver (DEN)
-
Jun 22, 2023
Drafted by Indiana (IND): Round 2 (#32 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | DEN | 27 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | .429 | .360 | .750 |
