Joshua Jefferson shows potential in Las Vegas Summer League for Nets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Brooklyn Nets rookie forward Joshua Jefferson participated in the Las Vegas Summer League, facing challenges with performance consistency. In his debut, he scored four points and grabbed three rebounds during a 100-83 loss to the Houston Rockets. Despite struggling with his shooting, finishing the tournament with averages of 7.3 points and 33.3% shooting, Nets summer league coach Dutch Gaitley praised Jefferson's high basketball IQ and adaptability. Jefferson will continue to work on areas needing improvement before the upcoming NBA season.
- •Jefferson averaged 7.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 2.0 steals during the summer league.
- •He struggled with his three-point shooting at 12.5% but showed promise in ball-handling.
- •Nets lost 100-83 to the Rockets in Jefferson's debut game.
- •Coach Gaitley acknowledged Jefferson's strong basketball IQ despite his on-court struggles.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — What to make of Nets' Joshua Jefferson in Las Vegas Summer League?
"Brooklyn Nets rookie forward Joshua Jefferson had some ups and downs during the Las Vegas Summer League so what should be made of his performance?
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