DENVER, Feb. 15 (US): The Western Conference flagship, the Denver Nuggets, added depth to their backcourt by signing free guard Reggie Jackson on Tuesday night.
Charlotte recently waived Jackson after the Los Angeles Clippers acquired her as part of a deal at last week’s trade deadline.
The 32-year-old Jackson grew up on the road in Colorado Springs, where he became MVP for Colorado Boys’ Gatorade before transferring to Boston College. The Associated Press reports that Jackson was the 24th overall pick by Oklahoma City in 2011.
Over 755 career games with the Thunder, Detroit Pistons, and Clippers, he averaged 12.9 points and 4.2 assists. He is believed to be one of the backups for Jamal Murray, who is currently suffering from inflammation in his right knee.
A spot opened after the Nuggets engineered a deal in which they sent guard Davon Reed to the Los Angeles Lakers and guard Bones Hyland to the Clippers. As part of the trade deadline deal, Denver also acquired center Thomas Bryant from the Lakers.
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