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Joshua Jefferson
Dated team records (2)
- Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: no team listed; this does not establish a release
- Current basis: NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Brooklyn Nets
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
Joshua Jefferson is a 22-year-old power forward, listed at 6′9″ (206 cm). Joshua Jefferson is listed with the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
Quick answers
- Is Joshua Jefferson injured?
- Joshua Jefferson is listed by CBS Sports: Questionable — "Game Time Decision" (Back), updated October 8, 2026. Source: CBS Sports.
- How old is Joshua Jefferson?
- Joshua Jefferson is 22 years old. He was born on November 21, 2003.
- How tall is Joshua Jefferson?
- Joshua Jefferson is 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) tall and plays PF, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Joshua Jefferson from?
- Joshua Jefferson is from the United States and played at Iowa State before the NBA.
- What team does Joshua Jefferson play for?
- Joshua Jefferson is listed with the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Joshua Jefferson wear?
- The NBA directory lists Joshua Jefferson at No. 9 for the Brooklyn Nets. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Joshua Jefferson's next game?
- Joshua Jefferson and the Brooklyn Nets next play at the Washington Wizards on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Joshua Jefferson play on Christmas Day?
- No. The Brooklyn Nets are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
- When was Joshua Jefferson drafted?
- Joshua Jefferson was the No. 28 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves out of Iowa State.
About Joshua Jefferson
Joshua Jefferson (born November 21, 2003) is an American basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Saint Mary's Gaels and Iowa State Cyclones.
- Born
- November 21, 2003 (age 22) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
- Listed height
- 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
- Listed weight
- 240 lb (109 kg)
- Position
- Power forward / small forward
- High school
- Liberty (Henderson, Nevada)
- College
- Saint Mary's (2022–2024) Iowa State (2024–2026)
- NBA draft
- 2026: 1st round, 28th overall pick
- Playing career
- 2026–present
Career highlights and awards
- Consensus second-team All-American (2026)
- First-team All-Big 12 (2026)
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- Height
- 6′ 9″
- Weight
- 240 lb
- Position
- PF
- Jersey
- 9
- Country
- USA
- School / last affiliation
- Iowa State
- Draft year
- 2026
- Draft pick
- Round 1 · Pick 28
How acquired: Draft Rights Traded from MIN on 07/10/26. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
No 2025-26 per-game points, rebounds, and assists are stored for this profile. A blank line is not a zero line.
Roster observations
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| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets | None recorded | NBA directory |
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