Joshua Jefferson 2026–27 projection
Brooklyn NetsFAge 22.8Current age in years, from his birth date.
−1.50
−2.93−0.04ImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.Per 100 possessions0 = league average
Middle 80%Middle 80% of his possible Impact this season, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player. of outcomes · ±1.13Spread of his possible Impact, one standard deviation. Smaller means we are more sure.High error barsA wider Impact range than most players in projected rotations.
A wider Impact range than most players in projected rotations.Rookie: no NBA minutes yet.
Playing time
Est. minutesEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
422
6–824Middle 80% of simulated season minutes, including health, role and competition for playing time.
GamesExpected games played, allowing for health and role, to the nearest game.
34
1–57Middle 80% of simulated games played.
Minutes a gameEstimated minutes per game played.
12.4
AvailabilityChance of playing at least 75% of estimated minutes. Includes health, role and rotation competition; not the chance of staying healthy.
66%
Small numbers under each total are the middle 80% of outcomes.
Where Impact comes from
JAYLENOur player impact rating, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
−1.69Our player impact rating
Expected EPMDunks & Threes’ estimate of current impact from career data, per 100 possessions versus average.
−1.45From Dunks & Threes
Impact blends two ratings: 22% JAYLEN and 78% Expected EPM, each aged forward a year.
Rookie estimate
No NBA games yet, so his estimate comes from his draft slot, age and college production.
Draft pickOverall pick in the NBA draft. Blank means undrafted.
No. 28
College
Iowa St.
2025–26 · 35 games
Above-average chanceModeled chance this rookie rates above an average NBA player this season.
9%
Similar past prospectsPast prospects with a similar draft slot, age and college production, and their rookie-year Impact. Examples, not predictions.
| Player | Rookie year | Pick | ImpactHis Impact in his rookie season, per 100 possessions versus an average player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | 2015–16 | 27 | −1.14 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | 2023–24 | 18 | −0.37 |
| Kris Murray | 2023–24 | 23 | −1.59 |
How he joinedHow the player joined his current team, from the official roster.
Draft rights acquired from the Timberwolves on July 10, 2026
Nets teammates
- PlayerImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.MinEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
- Julius RandleF-CImpact −0.05Estimated minutes 2,104
- Egor DëminGImpact −0.29Estimated minutes 1,933
- Michael Porter Jr.FImpact +0.74Estimated minutes 1,912
- Mikel Brown Jr.GImpact −2.08Estimated minutes 1,730
- Day'Ron SharpeCImpact +0.69Estimated minutes 1,632
- Keon EllisGImpact −0.56Estimated minutes 1,568
- Noah ClowneyF-CImpact −1.33Estimated minutes 1,460
- Terance MannG-FImpact −2.01Estimated minutes 1,249
- Josh MinottFImpact −0.52Estimated minutes 1,172
- Moritz WagnerF-CImpact +0.27Estimated minutes 1,140
›9 more on the roster
- Danny WolfFImpact −1.40Estimated minutes 868
- Drake PowellG-FImpact −4.63Estimated minutes 864
- Nolan TraoreGImpact −2.81Estimated minutes 808
- Ben SarafGImpact −3.73Estimated minutes 410
- Chaney JohnsonG-FImpact −1.53Estimated minutes 164
- Tyler BilodeauFImpact −2.18Estimated minutes 123
- Grant NelsonFImpact −2.39Estimated minutes 121
- Ben HumrichousFImpact −1.83Estimated minutes 0
- Dain DainjaFImpact −1.99Estimated minutes 0
Ranges assume he plays. Impact is points per 100 possessions compared with an average player (0 = average).