DAQUAN JEFFRIES NEWS

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

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Jeffries (knee) is available in Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Jeffries will conclude a four-game absence with a knee injury Thursday. With Jusuf Nurkic (illness), Tidjane Salaun (ankle) and Wendell Moore (concussion) all sidelined against Dallas, Jeffries could be forced to play meaningful minutes in his first game back in action. Over his last 14 games (two starts), Jeffries has averaged 3.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocks in 19.3 minutes.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Jeffries (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against Dallas.

Impact Jeffries is in jeopardy of missing a fifth consecutive game Thursday due to knee soreness. If the swingman cannot suit up against the Mavericks, Damion Baugh could be in line for an uptick in playing time, as Wendell Moore is also iffy to suit up with a concussion.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Warriors Jeffries (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against Golden State.

Impact Knee soreness will cost Jeffries a fourth consecutive game Tuesday. His next opportunity to take the court comes Thursday against Dallas. With Tidjane Salaun (ankle) joining Jeffries on the sidelines against the Warriors, Damion Baugh and Wendell Moore could pick up a few extra minutes off the bench.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Monday Jeffries (knee) won't play in Monday's game against the Kings.

Impact Jeffries will miss a third straight game due to right knee soreness. Tidjane Salaun could see an increase in playing time again with Jeffries sidelined.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Jeffries (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Jeffries will miss a second straight game for the Hornets while dealing with right knee soreness. Charlotte will likely turn to Tidjane Salaun to help pick up the slack against Portland.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Thursday Jeffries (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Jeffries will miss his first game since Jan. 20 due to right knee soreness. Tidjane Salaun is a candidate to see more playing time off the bench in Jeffries' absence.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Jeffries is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to right knee soreness.

Impact With both LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Mark Williams (conditioning) out, Jeffries could step into a bigger role if available. He's played double-digit minutes in 13 straight games, averaging 3.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists. However, if Jeffries is sidelined, that could mean more minutes for players like Tidjane Salaun, Seth Curry and others.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bench role Jeffries isn't starting Monday's game against the Nets.

Impact Jeffries drew a pair of spot starts over the weekend while Charlotte fought the injury bug, but he'll return to his usual bench role Monday. He hasn't been much of a factor as a reserve of late, averaging 3.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five bench appearances.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Getting starting nod Jeffries is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Jeffries will replace Josh Green (calf) in the starting lineup Friday. Jeffries is averaging 3.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16.5 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Muted role continues in loss Jeffries notched five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one assist, one block and one steal in 14 minutes during Saturday's 107-104 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Jeffries continues to play limited minutes off the bench, albeit on a somewhat consistent basis. He has now played at least 10 minutes in six straight games, a trend that could continue given the Hornets' current injury status. Despite the uptick in playing time, Jeffries has been unable to provide anything but modest contributions on both ends of the floor.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report for Wednesday Jeffries (illness) is off the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Utah.

Impact Jeffries will be available to make his return to game action after missing Sunday's loss to Phoenix. However, the 27-year-old is not guaranteed playing time with LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Cody Martin all having returned since Jeffries last played Dec. 30.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Jeffries (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Impact Jeffries popped up on the morning's injury report with an illness, and he will not be available for Sunday's contest. His next opportunity to play will be Wednesday against the Jazz.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Jeffries is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns due to an illness.

Impact Jeffries wasn't included on the Hornets' initial injury report that was released Saturday, so the illness is presumably something that cropped up overnight. The 27-year-old has been available for both of the Hornets' previous two games but didn't see the court in coach's decisions, so he'll likely be outside of the rotation even if he ends up shaking off the illness ahead of Sunday's 9 p.m. ET tipoff.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Sunday vs. Cavs Jeffries (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Jeffries did not play in Friday's 98-94 loss to the Pistons due to right thigh soreness, but he will take the floor Sunday. In the five games prior to his injury, Jeffries averaged 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds over 18.2 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Jeffries (thigh) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Jeffries missed Friday's game against the Pistons, but he remains day-to-day. He's been getting some rotation minutes in recent outings with so many players on the injury report in Charlotte -- Brandon Miller (ankle) and LaMelo Ball (wrist, ankle) are both questionable for Sunday's game as well.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte faces Cleveland on 5-game road slide

Charlotte will aim to stop its five-game road losing streak when the Hornets face Cleveland

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downgraded to out Jeffries (thigh) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Jeffries has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to right adductor soreness. Jeffries' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Cleveland.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Detroit Jeffries is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pistons due to right adductor tightness.

Impact Jeffries has played in Charlotte's last five contests but could be forced to sit out Friday. If Jeffries is unable to suit up against Detroit, Tidjane Salaun and Mousse Diabate are candidates to receive increased playing time.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season-high 30 minutes Jeffries chipped in 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 108-98 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Jeffries made the most of a favorable situation, logging a season-high in minutes. Despite playing well off the bench, Jeffries has suited up on just four occasions this season, typically as a result of others falling foul of the injury bug. At this point, there is no reason to think Jeffries will feature as an every-night part of the rotation.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Saturday Jeffries ended Saturday's 116-102 loss to the Cavaliers with 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes.

Impact Jeffries was tied for the second in the Hornets in scoring alongside Josh Green, and he made the most of his 25 minutes off the bench -- an uptick over the 16 minutes he saw in his season debut on Thursday against the Knicks. Jeffries should continue to see steady minutes off the bench as long as the Hornets remain depleted in terms of depth.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Jeffries (hand) tallied eight points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across 16 minutes in Thursday's 125-101 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Jeffries missed the first 20 games of the season while recovering from a fractured right hand before he was cleared to suit up Tuesday against the 76ers. While he didn't play in Tuesday's six-point loss, the blowout nature of Thursday's contest along with the early exit of Tidjane Salaun (ankle) helped open up some minutes for Jeffries. A 27-year-old journeyman who has now seen action for five NBA times during his career, Jeffries is unlikely to be prioritized by Charlotte. He could fall back out of the rotation Saturday versus the Cavaliers if either Salaun or Miles Bridges (knee) is available to play.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Jeffries (hand) is available for Tuesday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Jeffries will be available to make his season debut Tuesday after missing Charlotte's first 18 games due to a fractured right hand. However, with Mark Williams and Nick Richards now healthy, Jeffries is unlikely to receive significant playing time.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Jeffries (hand) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Jeffries his been sidelined for the Hornets' last 18 games due to a fractured right hand, but he has a chance to make his regular-season debut Tuesday. The 27-year-old forward appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Knicks in the 2023-24 campaign, though he averaged just 2.7 minutes per game over those outings.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE