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No one said pro basketball was going to be easy, but Jaylen Nowell hasn't given in and he's been rewarded for his efforts. The former University of Washington guard was named to the All-NBA G League first team after averaging 24.8 points per game for the Capital City Go-Go to finish sixth among all scorers.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17

Wizards make 2 roster moves post All-Star Weekend

The Washington Wizards have one of the deepest G League teams in the league, and that’s why they continue to shuffle the bottom of their NBA roster. Only nine days after signing Jaylen Nowell to a 10-day contract, they released him and signed fellow Capital City Go-Go star Erik Stevenson to a 10-day on Monday, via NBA.com.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / February 17

Wizards sign Erik Stevenson to 10-day deal, waive Jaylen Nowell

Washington is rewarding one of its G League players.

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Wizards Sign Former Minnesota Timberwolves Scorer to 10-Day Deal

The Washington Wizards have signed guard Jaylen Nowell to a 10-day contract, adding depth to their backcourt as they continue to evaluate their roster.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / February 9

Wizards Officially Sign Jaylen Nowell To 10-Day Contract

The Washington Wizards have officially signed free agent guard Jaylen Nowell to an NBA 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release. Interestingly, the announcement came after the conclusion of Washington’s Saturday game against Atlanta, with Nowell not appearing on the team’s active list or injury report for that matchup.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / February 8

The Wizards sign Jaylen Nowell to a 10-day contract

Nowell had been playing for the Capital City Go-Go The Washington Wizards have announced they have signed Jaylen Nowell to a 10-day contract. Nowell, who has been playing for the Capital City Go-Go this season, has been arguably the best player in the NBA G League.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / February 8

Wizards, Jaylen Nowell agree to 10-day deal

The Wizards intend to sign free agent guard Jaylen Nowell to a 10-day contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Nowell, who spent his first four NBA seasons from 2019-23 in Minnesota, had stints with Memphis and Detroit in 2023/24, then joined the Wizards’ G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go, this past fall.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / January 29

Justin Champagnie and Jaylen Nowell named to the NBA G League Up Next Game

Justin Champagnie and Jaylen Nowell will represent the Wizards and Capital City Go-Go, the first players named to the event from the organization According to a press release from the NBA G League, the Wizards’ organization will have two representatives in the G League’s Up Next Game.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 28

Capital City Go-Go wrap up the G League Tip Off Tournament

The Go-Go finished the first part of the G League season with an 11-5 record. Last week, the Capital City Go-Go, the Wizards’ G League affiliate, beat the Stockton Kings, 112-108.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 20

Six-Year NBA Veteran Posts One-Word Message After Being Waived

The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Wednesday that the team had signed former 10th overall pick Elfrid Payton to an undisclosed contract. This move comes after the Pelicans have been hit by several injuries to their top rotation players.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 4

NBA Transactions: Jaylen Nowell, Mouhamed Gueye, Alex Reese

The Hawks recalled Mouhamed Gueye from the College Park Skyhawks of the G League. The Bulls recalled Matas Buzelis from the Windy City Bulls of the G League.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

What Does Jaylen Nowell Bring To The Pelicans And What Is Next?

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 3

New Orleans Pelicans Announce Signing of Ex-Timberwolves Player

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 2

Ex-Timberwolves Player Reportedly Signs With New Orleans Pelicans

Without CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, and Dejounte Murray, the New Orleans Pelicans needed some help. To get that help, the team reportedly signed six-year NBA veteran and former Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 2

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Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 13

Wizards sign Stevenson, waive Nowell, Lewis, and Black

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Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / October 11

Wizards Make Two Roster Moves

The Wizards are keeping the roster shuffle going, cutting ties with Jaylen Nowell and bringing in Erik Stevenson on an Exhibit 10 deal, per NBA insider Keith Smith.

Washington Wizards News / Fastbreak on SI / October 10

Washington Wizards Release 5-Year NBA Player

Jaylen Nowell is coming off his fifth season in the NBA. He appeared in 13 games for the Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons. The former Washington star finished the season with averages of 6.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 43.6% from the field.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / April 12, 2024

Injured Pistons seek more help from former second-round pick

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NBA News / Field Level Media / April 3, 2024

Pistons sign veteran guard Jaylen Nowell

The Detroit Pistons signed veteran guard Jaylen Nowell to a 10-day contract, the team announced on Wednesday. Nowell was averaging 17.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 27.9 minutes in 28 games for the Stockton Kings of the NBA's G League.

Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / April 2, 2024

Detroit Pistons Sign Former Pac-12 Player of the Year

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Detroit Pistons are signing shooting guard Jaylen Nowell to a 10-day contract. Nowell spent most of this season with the Stockton Kings in the G League.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 5, 2024

Kings’ G League Guard Suspended for One Game

The Stockton Kings, who are the G League associates of the Sacramento Kings, will be missing G Jaylen Nowell as they prepare to face the Mexico City Capitanes on Thursday. Nowell's suspension comes after being thrown out of Stockton's game last Friday for making inappropriate comments towards one of the officials.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / December 3, 2023

Jaylen Nowell inking second 10-day deal with Grizzlies

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