Nets first-round pick Joshua Jefferson available for season opener vs. Hornets

Nets first-round pick Joshua Jefferson practiced full contact on Monday and will be available for the team’s season opener against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.

Jefferson, the No. 28 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft out of Iowa State, missed all of Brooklyn’s preseason games due to back soreness and had not fully practiced yet.

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In three Summer League games, the 22-year-old averaged 7.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.0 steals, and 0.7 blocks across 21.3 minutes of action.

During his senior year of college, Jefferson was the Cyclones’ second-leading scorer with 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.8 blocks per night over 35 games.

While Jefferson hopes to see the court on Wednesday night, fellow rookie Tyler Bilodeau will miss the first game of the year due to a shoulder injury, per the New York Post’s Brian Lewis.

Bilodeau, the No. 43 overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, scored five points in both of the preseason games he played.

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Publish date : 2026-10-19 17:55:00

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