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Won't suit up Sunday Jefferson (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Jefferson is healthy but will be sidelined for the Nets' Summer League finale for rest purposes. The rookie out of Iowa State averaged 7.3 points, 2.0 steals, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest across three Summer League appearances in Las Vegas.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in debut Saturday Jefferson ended with nine points (1-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals over 26 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League loss to the Hawks.

Impact Jefferson made his Summer League debut Saturday. However, he struggled overall, finishing with only nine points while shooting an inefficient 1-for-8 from behind the field. The 22-year-old was selected with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after spending his final collegiate season at Iowa State in 2025-26. In 35 appearances, including one NCAA Tournament game, Jefferson averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.6 steals over 30.9 minutes.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Jefferson will play in Saturday's Summer League game versus Atlanta, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Jefferson wasn't available to suit up until the trade between the Timberwolves and Nets centered around Nic Claxton and Julius Randle was finalized. The 22-year-old, selected with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, finished his collegiate career at Iowa State, most recently averaging 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.6 steals over 30.9 minutes in 35 appearances, including one NCAA Tournament game.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Friday Jefferson (undisclosed) won't play in Friday's Summer League game against the Knicks, per C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News.

Impact The Nets are likely giving the rookie first-rounder Friday off to manage his reps on the front end of a back-to-back set. Jefferson's next chance to play comes Saturday against Atlanta.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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