Hornets center Al Jefferson out for foreseeable future with groin strain

The Charlotte Hornets have lost their center and leading scorer, and Al Jefferson’s absence might not be a short-term thing.

Jefferson left Monday’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks with about seven minutes left in the fourth quarter after aggravating a groin strain. Jefferson did not return to the overtime loss and could not practice Tuesday.

Jefferson is definitely out for Wednesday’s road game against the Houston Rockets. Coach Steve Clifford doesn’t anticipate a quick comeback from Jefferson.

“I don’t know how long, but it’s going to be more than one or two games,” Clifford said Tuesday after practice.