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Of the two, Jones’ availability is more impactful on fantasy basketball, although he is not a must-roster player since being moved back to the bench. Jones logged 26 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s win over the Celtics, while Pickett was not available.

Pickett has missed Denver’s last two games but could return to take on OKC. Jamal Murray (illness) is also questionable, so if he is sidelined, Pickett could start. The next point guard in line if both are sidelined would be KJ Simpson.

Murray exited just a few minutes into Wednesday’s game due to this illness and could remain sidelined for another game. Jalen Pickett (knee) is also questionable, though he typically starts at point guard when Murray is out. KJ Simpson played 14 minutes off the bench in their last game and could get the nod if both Murray and Pickett are sidelined.

Pickett will miss a second straight game with soreness in his right knee, but with Jamal Murray (hamstring) listed as probable, Pickett’s absence won’t impact Denver’s rotation.

Pickett’s sore right knee has landed him on the injury report for the last three games, but this is the first he will miss. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, provided Jamal Murray is available.

Pickett is cleared to play Friday in the Nuggets’ second game in as many nights. He was also available against the Clippers on Thursday, but didn’t see any action in the one-point loss. Pickett is averaging just 5.4 points per game thus far, but is capable of big nights as a three-point shooter. Should he earn minutes on Friday, it’ll likely be in a reserve role.

Pickett was available for Thursday’s loss to the Clippers but did not see any action. With Jamal Murray (hamstring) listed as questionable, Pickett may be asked to take on a prominent role against the Trail Blazers if he’s allowed to play.

Pickett is good to go after being listed as probable initially. While he may pick up a few minutes off the bench, Pickett’s playing time has decreased as the Nuggets have gotten healthier on the perimeter. He should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.

While injuries to multiple rotation players moved Pickett into the starting lineup earlier this season, he came off the bench in each of Denver’s last three games before the All-Star break. And the third-year guard did not exceed 12 minutes in any of those three appearances. Pickett is on track to be available Thursday night, but there isn’t much to gain from rostering him in redraft leagues.

Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Murray is available and will occupy his usual place within the Nuggets’ starting lineup. Jalen Pickett misses out on a potential spot start that would have raised his fantasy ceiling.