The Nuggets were up against the luxury cap and the Hornets proved a willing partner to absorb Jackson’s contact.
The 34-year-old Jackson played in all 82 games last season for Denver and averaged 10.2 points and 3.8 assists per game while shooting 36% from 3-point range. Jackson has been in the NBA since the 2011 season when he started with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jackson has one year left on a $10.2 million contract.
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