Joshua Jefferson

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• The Nets assigned Jefferson to the G League's Long Island Nets on Monday.

  Jefferson will head to Brooklyn's G League affiliate to receive additional developmental opportunities after seeing limited action at the NBA level. The rookie forward could move between Brooklyn and Long Island throughout the season but remains off the fantasy radar in standard leagues.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 26

• Jefferson (back) is available for Wednesday's game against Charlotte, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

  After missing the entire preseason, Jefferson practiced in full Monday and has the green light to return. He projects as an emergency depth option to open the season.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 19

• Jefferson (back) has yet to fully participate in team activities and remains without a timetable for his return, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

  Coach Jordi Fernandez confirmed Friday that the rookie is still dealing with back stiffness and isn't ready to return, although Jefferson has participated in portions of team activities and has been doing conditioning work. Fernandez was also unable to confirm whether Jefferson has undergone imaging. With Brooklyn's regular-season opener against Charlotte scheduled for Wednesday, it's safe to rule him out.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 16

• Jefferson (back) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game versus the Heat, per Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.

  The rookie first-rounder will now have been sidelined for the entire preseason with a back injury, costing him valuable reps this fall. His status is up in the air for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hornets.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 14

• Jefferson (back) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

  Jefferson will be sidelined for his third straight exhibition. The rookie forward will have one more chance to return during the preseason, which comes against the Heat on Oct. 14.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 12

• Jefferson (back) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the 76ers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

  Jefferson will miss his second consecutive preseason contest after sitting out Tuesday's win over Charlotte. The rookie forward's return timeline remains unclear, and the missed time could limit his opportunities to compete for a rotation role ahead of the regular season.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 8