DAQUAN JEFFRIES NEWS

Remaining sidelined Jeffries (hand) is out for Saturday's game versus the Bucks and doesn't have an official return timetable.

Impact Jeffries has yet to suit up this season due to a fractured right hand. Until the Hornets provide a timetable for his return, he can be considered week-to-week.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Jeffries (hand) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Jeffries fractured his right hand in early October, which has prevented him from making his 2024-25 regular-season debut. His next chance to play will be Saturday against the Bucks.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Jeffries (hand) won't play in Sunday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Jeffries has yet to make his season debut due to a fractured right hand. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Orlando.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Jeffries (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Jeffries doesn't have a clear timetable for his return, though he isn't expected to play a prominent role for the Hornets even when healthy. His next chance to play will come against the 76ers on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Jeffries (hand) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Jeffries will miss his eighth straight game to start the season Wednesday while recovering from a fractured right hand. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Indiana.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Jeffries (hand) has been Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com for Monday's matchup against Minnesota.

Impact Jeffries will have to wait another game to make his 2024-25 season debut while recovering from a fractured right hand. However, the 27-year-old is not expected to be a regular member of the Hornets' rotation when available.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Saturday Jeffries (hand) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Jeffries will have to wait to make his season debut while recovering from a right hand injury. However, Jeffries is unlikely to receive significant playing time even when available.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Jeffries (hand) is out for Friday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Jeffries has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a right hand injury. His next chance to play is Saturday's rematch with Boston.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Jeffries (hand) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact Jeffries will miss his fourth straight game to start the season Wednesday due to a right hand injury. His absence won't affect Charlotte's rotation.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Jeffires (hand) is out for Saturday's game versus the Heat.

Impact Jeffries' absence streak will extend to three games Saturday due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his right hand. While there is no timeline for his return, Jeffries' next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Toronto.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Jeffries (hand) won't play in Friday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Jeffries will miss his second straight game to begin the regular season Friday while recovering from a fractured fifth metacarpal in his right hand. Jeffries' next chance to play is Saturday's matchup with Miami.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Jeffries (hand) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Rockets.

Impact Jeffries will miss Charlotte's regular-season opener due to a fractured fifth metacarpal. While there is no timetable for his return, his next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Atlanta.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers fractured right hand Jeffries suffered a fractured right fifth metacarpal Tuesday and is without a timetable for a return, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Jeffries was recently acquired from the Knicks and was already facing an uphill battle for rotation minutes. A timetable hasn't been announced yet, but Jeffries' preseason is surely over.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to Charlotte The Knicks traded Jeffries and draft compensation to the Hornets as part of a three-team deal that will send Karl Anthony-Towns to New York and Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo t...

Impact Jeffries is likely being included in this deal mostly as a salary filler. In 2023-24, the 27-year-old forward averaged 2.7 minutes across 17 regular-season appearances. Jeffries is not expected to be heavily featured in Charlotte's rotation.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance Sunday Jeffries had five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 13 minutes during Sunday's 121-89 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Impact Jeffries made a rare appearance Sunday as the Knicks went deep into their rotation. The Pacers dominated from start to finish, meaning even Tom Thibodeau couldn't justify playing his starters big minutes. Obviously, this is not something fans should expect to see very often.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new deal with New York Jeffries signed a contract with the Knicks on Monday.

Impact Jeffries presumably signed a rest-of-season deal, as he's already signed two 10-day contracts with the Knicks. He's made 13 appearances for New York this season and averaged just 2.6 minutes per game.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches free agency Jeffries became a free agent Sunday after his second 10-day contract with the Knicks expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact In order to retain Jeffries, the Knicks would have to sign him to a rest-of-season deal, but it's unclear if the organization intends to keep him around. Jeffries -- who opened the season as a member of the 15-man roster before being waived in December and later re-signing on a pair of 10-day deals -- has appeared in just 13 games for New York and is averaging 2.6 minutes per contest.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lands second 10-day with Knicks Jeffries signed another 10-day contract with the Knicks on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Jeffries' first 10-day deal expired on March 3, however, t he only appeared in two games and totaled four minutes while under contract. With the Knicks currently at full health, Jeffries will likely handle very few NBA minutes.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Westchester Jeffries became a free agent Sunday after his 10-day contract with the Knicks expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Over the course of two different contracts with the Knicks, Jeffries has appeared in 13 games but has averaged just 2.6 minutes per contest. Unless New York opts to bring him back on a second 10-day deal or unless another team elects to sign him, Jeffries will likely stick in the organization as a member of the G League's Westchester Knicks. He was assigned to Westchester on Friday and posted 28 points (10-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block in 33 minutes during a win over the Motor City Crusie.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Exits New York's roster Jeffries became a free agent Sunday after his 10-day contract with the Knicks expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Unless New York opts to bring him back on a second 10-day deal or unless another team elects to sign him, Jeffries will likely stick in the organization as a member of the G League's Westchester Knicks. Over the course of two different contracts with the Knicks, Jeffries has appeared in 13 games but has averaged just 2.6 minutes per contest.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 10-day deal from New York Jeffries signed a 10-day contract with the Knicks on Thursday.

Impact He'll begin his second stint of the season with the Knicks, as Jeffries had been a member of the 15-man roster coming out of the preseason before being cut in December. Prior to being waived, Jeffries had made just 10 appearances for the Knicks, averaging just 3.0 minutes per contest. Since being moved off the 15-man roster, Jeffries has remained in the organization as a member of the G League's Westchester Knicks, with whom he had been averaging 24.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 three-pointers, 3.0 assists and 1.1 blocks in 36.3 minutes per contest across 12 appearances.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to waivers The Knicks waived Jeffries on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jeffries has been let go to create space on the team's roster following Saturday's trade for O.G. Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn. Jeffries could land on the G League's Westchester Knicks if he fails to gain interest on waivers.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Jeffries (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Jeffries missed Saturday's blowout loss to the Bucks due to an illness but will suit up for Monday's rematch. However, he's appeared in just three of the Knicks' last 11 games, so even with Mitchell Robinson (ankle) and Jericho Sims (ankle) sidelined, Jeffries isn't guaranteed playing time.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to Jeffries (illness) will not play Saturday against the Bucks, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jeffries has fallen ill for the second time in December and will once again miss time. He's totaled just 30 minutes across 10 appearances this season, however. Dmytro Skapintsev was freshly promoted to a two-way deal Saturday, profiling as Jeffries' replacement depth.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Jeffries (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Jeffries dealt with a non-COVID illness earlier this month and is dealing with another one ahead of Saturday's matchup. However, his status shouldn't significantly impact New York's rotation.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE