Jeffries amassed 14 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 116-99 loss to the Nets.
With DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) sidelined, Jeffries was able to step into a large role off the bench. Jeffries, who is on a 10-day contract, has fared well in three appearances with 10.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 20.0 minutes per contest.
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Kings' DaQuan Jeffries: Finds opportunity with Sacramento
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Jeffries agreed Thursday with the Kings on a 10-day hardship contract, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
With the Kings having ruled out four players for the season and three more already ruled out for Thursday's game in Orlando, the NBA granted the team a temporary extra roster spot that will be used on Jeffries. The 28-year-old appeared in 47 games for the Hornets in 2024-25 but has spent the entire 2025-26 campaign thus far with the Kings' G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings. Over his 35 appearances for Stockton, Jeffries has averaged 21.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.1 three-pointers, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks in 32.0 minutes per game.
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DaQuan Jeffries: Joining Sacramento
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The Kings and Jeffries agreed to a deal Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
After spending last year in Charlotte, the journeyman forward's next stop will be Sacramento. Jeffries is an option for frontcourt depth with Sacramento or perhaps a more significant role for the G League's Stockton Kings.
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DaQuan Jeffries: Waived by Charlotte
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The Hornets waived Jeffries on Thursday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Jeffries was slated to earn $2.7 million in 2025-26, but his contract wasn't guaranteed. With the Hornets adding a handful of rookies to the mix, as well as some veterans such as Collin Sexton and Spencer Dinwiddie, Jeffries became expendable. Charlotte's roster now stands at 20 players, with training camp looming.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Leads from deep in double figures
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Jeffries ended Sunday's 93-86 loss to the Celtics with 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes.
Jeffries provided a lift from deep in Sunday's regular-season finale, connecting on a team-high trio of threes while finishing as one of five Hornets with a double-digit point total in a losing effort. Jeffries reached double figures in scoring in 10 outings this season while connecting on three or more threes on eight occasions overall.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Starting against Memphis
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Jeffries is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Jeffries will push Seth Curry to the bench against Memphis on Tuesday. Over his last 11 outings in the first unit, Jeffries has averaged 11.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 blocks, 0.6 steals and 2.2 three-pointers in 29.3 minutes while shooting 43.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Back to bench
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Jeffries won't start Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Jeffries started 14 of Charlotte's past 17 games, but he'll operate off the bench Sunday, giving way to Josh Okogie. As a reserve this season (26 games), Jeffries has averaged 5.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals-plus-blocks in 18.0 minutes.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Starting sans Green
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Jeffries will start in Friday's game against the Kings.
The 27-year-old forward will return to the starting five due to Josh Green (shoulder) being sidelined. Jeffries has averaged 11.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 29.0 minutes per game in his last 10 starts.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Retreating to bench Monday
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Jeffries won't start in Monday's game against the Jazz.
Seth Curry (knee) will receive the starting nod in his return to game action, pushing Jeffries to the bench. Over 16 appearances (13 starts) this month, the 27-year-old forward has averaged 8.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 26.3 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Pours in 19 points in loss
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Jeffries racked up 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 134-102 loss to Atlanta.
Jeffries tied the team-high mark in points during an efficient outing Tuesday. Additionally, the 27-year-old recorded his second-highest scoring output on season, marking his fifth game with double-digit points. Jeffries has carved out a significant role in Charlotte's rotation this season, and he has started in seven of the club's last eight outings. The fifth-year forward has scored at least 13 points in three of those eight games.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Poor shooting night in rout
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Jeffries supplied five points (2-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 36 minutes during Sunday's 123-88 loss to the Clippers.
Although Jeffries logged a team-high 36 minutes in Sunday's rout, he failed to make a big impact in the box score. Jeffries has carved out a stable role in Charlotte's rotation of late, although it hasn't translated to much fantasy value. Over his past seven games, Jeffries has averaged 8.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers in 29.4 minutes.
Jeffries provided 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), one assist and two blocks in 32 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 123-110 loss to the Hawks.
Jeffries recorded a career-high 20 points in the loss, eclipsing 30 minutes for the second game in a row. Fantasy managers may need to see more performances like this before jumping onboard, as this was certainly an outlier. Over his last seven games, Jeffries holds averages of 6.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.7 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers in 23.4 minutes.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Starting Monday
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Jeffries will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against Miami.
The 27-year-old will supplant Nick Smith in the starting five for the second time over the club's last three outings. Jeffries has averaged 3.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 19.4 minutes per game in his last five outings (two starts).
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Contributes as starter in loss
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Jeffries ended with six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes in Wednesday's 125-101 loss to Minnesota.
Jeffries got his third start of the year Wednesday with Josh Green (illness) inactive, pitching in on the offensive end by connecting on a trio of shots while contributing on the glass and as a distributor in a losing effort. In his three starts this season, Jeffries has recorded at least four points, two rebounds and two assists twice.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Starting Wednesday
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Jeffries is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
With Josh Green out with an illness Wednesday, a spot in Charlotte's starting five has opened up for Jeffries. Over two previous starts earlier this season, Jeffries has averaged just 2.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks in 30.1 minutes.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Upgraded to available
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Jeffries (knee) is available in Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Jeffries will conclude a four-game absence due to a knee injury Thursday. With Jusuf Nurkic (illness), Tidjane Salaun (ankle) and Wendell Moore (concussion) all sidelined against Dallas, Jeffries could be forced to play meaningful minutes in his first game back in action. Over his last 14 games (two starts), Jeffries has averaged 3.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocks in 19.3 minutes.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Questionable for Thursday
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Jeffries (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against Dallas.
Jeffries is in jeopardy of missing a fifth consecutive game Thursday due to knee soreness. If the swingman cannot suit up against the Mavericks, Damion Baugh could be in line for an uptick in playing time, as Wendell Moore is also iffy to suit up with a concussion.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Won't play against Warriors
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Jeffries (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against Golden State.
Knee soreness will cost Jeffries a fourth consecutive game Tuesday. His next opportunity to take the court comes Thursday against Dallas. With Tidjane Salaun (ankle) joining Jeffries on the sidelines against the Warriors, Damion Baugh and Wendell Moore could pick up a few extra minutes off the bench.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Out for Monday
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Jeffries (knee) won't play in Monday's game against the Kings.
Jeffries will miss a third straight game due to right knee soreness. Tidjane Salaun could see an increase in playing time again with Jeffries sidelined.
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Hornets' DaQuan Jeffries: Back in bench role
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Jeffries isn't starting Monday's game against the Nets.
Jeffries drew a pair of spot starts over the weekend while Charlotte fought the injury bug, but he'll return to his usual bench role Monday. He hasn't been much of a factor as a reserve of late, averaging 3.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five bench appearances.
