Nets sign Joshua Jefferson after trade completion with Timberwolves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Brooklyn Nets signed forward Joshua Jefferson to a rookie-scale contract on July 12, 2026. The 28th pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Jefferson will earn $2,969,520 next season. He was part of a four-team trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and three-time All-Star Julius Randle. Jefferson debuted in Las Vegas after not participating in the California Classic, contributing nine points and two steals in his first game. The Nets continue their summer league schedule against Sacramento on July 14.
- •Joshua Jefferson signed his contract with the Nets on July 12.
- •He was the 28th pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
- •Brooklyn acquired Jefferson in a trade with Minnesota.
- •Jefferson averaged 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds at Iowa State.
- •Nets face Sacramento in their next summer league game on July 14.
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Nets sign Joshua Jefferson after completing trade with Timberwolves
"Former Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson, the 28th pick in the 2026 NBA draft, signed his rookie contract with the Nets on Saturday.
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