Joshua Jefferson makes summer league debut for Nets in loss to Hawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Joshua Jefferson, a rookie forward for the Brooklyn Nets, made his debut in the Las Vegas Summer League on July 12, 2026. Jefferson scored nine points and recorded two steals in the game against the Atlanta Hawks. He expressed excitement about returning to competitive play after a lengthy injury recovery, emphasizing his desire to contribute to the team's passing game. The Nets recently finalized a trade that allowed Jefferson to officially join the roster in time for summer league action. He aims to secure a role on the team as the upcoming NBA season approaches.
- •Joshua Jefferson scored 9 points in summer league debut.
- •Nets lost to Hawks 83-76 in the game.
- •Jefferson hadn't played since March due to injury.
- •Nets traded for Julius Randle before summer league.
- •Jefferson aims for a larger role in the upcoming season.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Nets' Joshua Jefferson reacts to his NBA summer league debut
"Brooklyn Nets rookie forward Joshua Jefferson finally made his NBA summer league debut on Saturday and he reacted to his performance.
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