NBA news and rumors about Al Jefferson
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Injuries
Rodney Stuckey has a left patellar tendon strain and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks. Al Jefferson will miss at least 2 weeks with a sprained left ankle.
NBA market
Free-agent center Al Jefferson has agreed in principle to a three-year, $30 million contract with the Indiana Pacers, according to league sources.
Injuries
Hornets center Al Jefferson underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to address a tear in the lateral meniscus of his right knee. He Will be out 6 weeks.
Suspensions & fines
The NBA announced that Al Jefferson of the Charlotte Hornets has been suspended without pay for five games for violating the terms of the NBA Anti-Drug Program.
Injuries
Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson underwent a MRI earlier today which confirmed the initial diagnosis of a strained left calf. He will be out 2-3 weeks.
Stats
Al Jefferson in the post was the basketball equivalent of a great running game in football in the Hornets road victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
News
Charlotte center Al Jefferson changed diet and lost more than 20 pounds this summer. Fried chicken is off his menu now.
NBA market
Facing a Monday deadline to invoke the final remaining season on his contract or opt for free agency, Hornets big man Al Jefferson is staying right where he is.
NBA rumors
Hornets center Al Jefferson does not plan to opt out of his current contract with the team, he told reporters on Thursday.
Injuries
The MRI showed no structural damage in right calf after Al Jefferson hobbled out of Wednesday’s home loss to the Sacramento Kings.