Nets coach Jordi Fernández updates on Joshua Jefferson's back injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernández announced Friday that rookie forward Joshua Jefferson is still recovering from a back injury and has not yet been cleared to debut. Jefferson, the 28th overall pick, missed all of the preseason due to lower back stiffness. He has participated in limited on-court drills but remains unable to practice fully. Fernández indicated that Jefferson is unlikely to be ready for the season opener on Wednesday and could not provide details on whether imaging had been conducted on the injury.
- •Josh Jefferson missed all four preseason games due to back stiffness.
- •He is not cleared for full practice as of October 16, 2026.
- •Fernández suggested Jefferson won't be ready for the upcoming season opener.
- •Jefferson averaged 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds last season at Iowa State.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Nets coach Jordi Fernández provides injury update on Joshua Jefferson
"After missing the preseason with a back injury, Nets coach Jordi Fernández provided an update on rookie Joshua Jefferson on Friday.
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