{"id":276212,"date":"2026-06-24T04:43:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T04:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/276212\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T04:43:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T04:43:16","slug":"joshua-jefferson-drafted-traded-to-brooklyn-nets-analysis-contract-details-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/276212\/","title":{"rendered":"Joshua Jefferson drafted, traded to Brooklyn Nets: Analysis, contract details, more"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Iowa State<\/a> forward Joshua Jefferson<\/a> No. 28 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, but promptly dealt him to the Brooklyn Nets as part of the Julius Randle<\/a> trade. Jefferson is now in the NBA after having a standout season with the Cyclones.<\/p>\n

Jefferson began his college career in 2022, when he joined Saint Mary\u2019s<\/a>. He was with the school for two years and averaged 10.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest during the 2023-24 season. <\/p>\n

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In 2024, Jefferson transferred to Iowa State and finished the year averaging 13 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. This past season, the 22-year-old was named a consensus All-American after posting 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per contest. <\/p>\n

At the NBA Combine, Jefferson measured with a 6-foot-10.75 inch wingspan and had a max vertical leap of 33 inches. He also jumped 27 inches from the standing position.<\/p>\n

Jefferson will now get ready to sign his first NBA contract. The four-year deal is set to be worth $15.2 million, according to Spotrac<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What NBA Draft analysts are saying about Joshua Jefferson<\/p>\n

Jefferson\u2019s NBA future looks promising because of how he plays the game. On3\u2019s James Fletcher says Jefferson has the intelligence to have success on the pro level.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoshua Jefferson is a high-IQ playmaker at the forward position, making him a valuable piece for any rotation despite the lack of a go-to skill which will carry him to higher potential outcomes,\u201d Fletcher said. \u201cThere is a spot for his well-rounded game at the next level, especially on a winning team.\u201d<\/p>\n

NBA.com also shared its thoughts on Jefferson. The outlet elaborated<\/a> on what the former Cyclones star did well.<\/p>\n

\u201cExcelled at the college level as a playmaking forward with great size,\u201d it said. \u201cHe orchestrated Iowa State\u2019s offense out of the pick-and-roll, attacked closeouts hard and used his vision to find open teammates anywhere on the court. Jefferson makes an impact defensively as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis motor and anticipation result in a high steal rate. His 240-pound frame lets him switch across multiple positions and absorb contact. The three-point stroke has trended upward every season, and his interior finishing has real room to climb as he adds craft to the physicality he already brings.\u201d<\/p>\n

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