DAQUAN JEFFRIES NEWS

Waived by Sacramento The Kings waived Jeffries on Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.comreports.

Impact Jeffries signed a training camp deal with the Kings on Wednesday but is now expected to join the club's G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings, for the 2025-26 campaign. Over 47 regular-season appearances (20 starts) with Charlotte last season, he averaged 6.7 points and 2.9 rebounds across 22.8 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Kings The Kings and Jeffries agreed to a deal Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact After spending last year in Charlotte, the journeyman forward's next stop will bring him to Sacramento. Jeffries is an option for frontcourt depth with Sacramento or perhaps a more significant role for the G League's Stockton Kings

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Former Knicks player is fighting for NBA life after latest move DaQuan Jeffries, who the New York Knicks traded in the Karl-Anthony Towns deal, just got released by the Charlotte Hornets.

SEPTEMBER 18 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Waived by Charlotte The Hornets waived Jeffries on Thursday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Jeffries was slated to earn $2.7 million in 2025-26, but his contract wasn't guaranteed. With the Hornets adding a handful of rookies to the mix, as well as some veterans such as Collin Sexton and Spencer Dinwiddie, Jeffries became expendable. Charlotte's roster is now sitting at 20 players with training camp looming.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leads from deep in double figures Jeffries ended Sunday's 93-86 loss to the Celtics with 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes.

Impact Jeffries provided a lift from deep in Sunday's regular-season finale, connecting on a team-high trio of threes while finishing as one of five Hornets with a double-digit point total in a losing effort. Jeffries reached double figures in scoring in 10 outings this season, connecting on three or more threes on eight occasions.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Memphis Jeffries is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Jeffries will push Seth Curry to the bench against Memphis on Tuesday. Over his last 11 outings in the first unit, Jeffries has averaged 11.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 blocks, 0.6 steals and 2.2 three-pointers in 29.3 minutes while shooting 43.6 percent from beyond the arc.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Jeffries won't start Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Jeffries started 14 of Charlotte's past 17 games, but he'll operate off the bench Sunday, giving way to Josh Okogie. As a reserve this season (26 games), Jeffries has averaged 5.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals-plus-blocks in 18.0 minutes.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Vucevic and the Bulls visit conference foe Charlotte

The Hornets will host conference foe Chicago

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Starting sans Green Jeffries will start in Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact The 27-year-old forward will return to the starting five due to Josh Green (shoulder) being sidelined. Jeffries has averaged 11.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 29.0 minutes per game in his last 10 starts.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Monday Jeffries won't start in Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Seth Curry (knee) will receive the starting nod in his return to game action, pushing Jeffries to the bench. Over 16 appearances (13 starts) this month, the 27-year-old forward has averaged 8.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 26.3 minutes per contest.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Productive outing Friday Jeffries ended with 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 26 minutes during Friday's 108-97 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Jeffries turned in arguably his best two-way performance of the season, continuing his recent run of form. With the Hornets positioned firmly toward the bottom of the standings, Jeffries should be a permanent fixture in the rotation for the remainder of the campaign. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has averaged 11.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers in 28.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 and Thunder with 5th straight, 141-106 over Hornets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their fifth in a row, 141-106 over the Charlotte Hornets

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Hornets bounce back from big loss to beat Knicks LaMelo Ball returned to action and scored 25 points in the Charlotte Hornets’ 115-98 victory against the visiting New York Knicks on Thursda...

MARCH 21 • THESTATE.COM

LaMelo Ball scores 25 points, Hornets use balanced scoring to beat the Knicks 115-98

LaMelo Ball had 25 points and five Charlotte players scored in double figures as the Hornets beat the New York Knicks 115-98 Thursday night for their fourth victory in seven games

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Pours in 19 points in loss Jeffries racked up 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 134-102 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Jeffries tied the team-high mark in points during an efficient outing Tuesday. Additionally, the 27-year-old recorded his second-highest scoring output on season, marking his fifth game with double-digit points. Jeffries has carved out a significant role in Charlotte's rotation this season, and he has started in seven of the club's last eight outings. The fifth-year forward has scored at least 13 points in three of those eight games.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Trae Young scores 31 as Hawks rout Hornets 134-102 to sweep 4-game season series

Trae Young scored 31 points, Dyson Daniels added 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks clobbered the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 134-102 to sweep the four-game season series

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Poor shooting night in rout Jeffries supplied five points (2-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 36 minutes during Sunday's 123-88 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Although Jeffries logged a team-high 36 minutes in Sunday's rout, he failed to make a big impact in the box score. Jeffries has carved out a stable role in Charlotte's rotation of late, although it hasn't translated to much fantasy value. Over his past seven games, Jeffries has averaged 8.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers in 29.4 minutes.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Notches career-high 20 points Jeffries provided 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), one assist and two blocks in 32 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 123-110 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Jeffries recorded a career-high 20 points in the loss, eclipsing 30 minutes for the second game in a row. Fantasy managers may need to see more performances like this before jumping onboard, as this was certainly an outlier. Over his last seven games, Jeffries holds averages of 6.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.7 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers in 23.4 minutes.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Trae Young makes all 21 free throws and scores 35 points in Hawks' 123-110 win over Hornets

Trae Young made all of his 21 free throws and scored 35 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to their fourth straight victory, 123-110 over the Charlotte Hornets

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Starting Monday Jeffries will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against Miami.

Impact The 27-year-old will supplant Nick Smith in the starting five for the second time over the club's last three outings. Jeffries has averaged 3.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 19.4 minutes per game in his last five outings (two starts).

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Saturday Jeffries is absent from the Hornets' starting lineup against the Nets on Saturday.

Impact Jeffries has started in the Hornets' last two games and has scored six points in each of those contests. He will return to a reserve role Saturday while Nick Smith returns to the starting lineup.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes as starter in loss Jeffries ended with six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes in Wednesday's 125-101 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Jeffries got his third start of the year Wednesday with Josh Green (illness) inactive, pitching in on the offensive end by connecting on a trio of shots and contributing on the glass and distributing in a losing effort. Of his three starts this season, Jeffries has recorded at least four points, two rebounds and two assists in two of those three outings.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Jeffries is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact With Josh Green out with an illness Wednesday, a spot in Charlotte's starting five has opened up for Jeffries. Over two previous starts earlier this season, Jeffries has averaged just 2.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks in 30.1 minutes.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110

Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 in a battle of the NBA’s two worst teams

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Grabs eight boards in return Jeffries (knee) posted six points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and eight rebounds across 17 minutes Thursday in the Hornets' 103-96 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Back in action after missing the previous four games due to a left knee effusion, Jeffries reclaimed a spot in the Charlotte rotation as a backup forward. When healthy, Jeffries has been able to hold down a regular role on the second unit since early December, but he hasn't produced well enough to put himself on the radar outside of deeper leagues. Over 23 appearances, Jeffries is averaging 5.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 19.1 minutes while shooting 38.7 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE