| Height: 6-10
Weight: 265
Born: January 4, 1985, Monticello, Mississippi | |
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November 19, 2008
Al Jefferson led the Timberwolves with 25 points and eight rebounds in their 102-96 win over the 76ers on Wednesday night.
Our View:Jefferson has scored over 20 points in all but three of the Timberwolves games. The center averages a double-double and is one of the better centers in the league.
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November 16, 2008
Al Jefferson scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in the Timberwolves' loss to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.
Our View:Jefferson is one of the better big men for fantasy owners to have on their roster, and there is no reason to think he'll have a drop-off of any kind.
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November 8, 2008
Al Jefferson finished with 27 points, five rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals as the Timberwolves fell 93-97 to the Trail Blazers on Saturday.
Our View:Despite just five rebounds, the rest of Jefferson's numbers were well above his averages. It should be viewed as a good sign that Jefferson is still looking for ways to expand his game.
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November 5, 2008
Al Jefferson battled all night with Tim Duncan on Wednesday as Minnesota fell in double-overtime. Jefferson finished with 30 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks.
Our View:Jefferson is off to another good start for Minnesota. He is becoming one of the most consistent big men in the game and a valuable fantasy commodity.
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November 2, 2008
Al Jefferson scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds but it was not enough to put the Timberwolves over the Thunder on Sunday. He shot 11-for-17 on the night.
Our View:Another standard game for Jefferson. He is becoming one of the most consistent big men in the game and a valuable fantasy commodity.
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November 1, 2008
Al Jefferson registered a double-double in Saturday's 95-85 loss to Dallas, with 14 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. He also notched three steals and a block.
Our View:He had a solid fantasy statline, but did not really perform well, as he only shot 5-of-15 from the field, and was guilty of a game-high four turnovers.
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October 29, 2008
Al Jefferson had 21 points and 10 rebounds to help the Timberwolves to a 98-96 victory over the rebuilding Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
Our View:Jefferson averaged 21 and 11 last season and owners should expect similar production this season.
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October 22, 2008
Al Jefferson scored 19 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as the Timberwolves lost 85-75 to the Bulls on Wednesday.
Our View:Jefferson is a borderline Top 20 selection due to his consistent 20-10 production. If he could somehow increase his 1.5 blocks per game, his value would jump even further.
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October 16, 2008
Al Jefferson hauled in 13 rebounds, scored 12 points and handed out four assists in Minnesota's 90-86 win over the Raptors.
Our View:Jefferson is a young player who will only get better. He has every opportunity to improve on his 21 points and 11.1 rebounds from last year.
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October 11, 2008
Al Jefferson recorded a double-double in Friday's 118-95 loss to Denver, with 10 points and 11 boards. He also chipped in two assists and three blocks, over close to 33 minutes of action.
Our View:Jefferson averaged 21 points and 11.1 rebounds per game last season, and looks to stay on par in 2008, making him a strong fantasy option among power forwards.
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October 6, 2008
Al Jefferson scored 18 points and grabbed eight boards in just 19 minutes of work on Monday night in the win against the Bucks.
Our View:Jefferson is coming off his second straight 11 rebound campaign and he also tossed in a career best 21.1 points per game last year. Guys that average double-doubles aren't easy to find, there were only nine last season, so his value is certainly high.
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October 6, 2008
Al Jefferson is expected to play some tonight with a plastic brace on his leg as the Wolves open their preseason against Milwaukee, according to the Star Tribune. He is recovering from a sprained knee ligament.
Our View:Jefferson is the leader of the Wolves, as he averaged 21 points and 11.1 boards over 82 games in 2007. He won't be pushed too hard tonight, and should continue to be brought along slowly.
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October 1, 2008
The Star-Tribune reports that Al Jefferson upped his involvement in Wednesday's practice by participating in run-throughs of the team’s offensive and defensive schemes. "First time he’s upped it to this level,” Randy Wittman said. “Still running on eggshells a little bit, I think. I don’t see it too much longer before he’s going to be pretty ready."
Our View:Jefferson is the best player on the team. He averaged 21 points and 11.1 rebounds per game last season. He was diagnosed with a minor sprain nearly two weeks ago but he appears to be healing quickly.
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September 29, 2008
Al Jefferson says his knee will be ready to go in two weeks according to the AP. He was diagnosed with a minor sprain nearly two weeks ago. He plans to do conditioning work and some individual drills when training camp opens in Mankato on Tuesday.
Our View:Good news for the Wolves here. Jefferson is there best player as he averaged 21 points and 11.1 rebounds per game last season.
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June 24, 2008
Wolves general manager Kevin McHale isn't tipping his hand heading into Thursday night. When asked if he had a gut feeling about if the Wolves would keep or trade the No. 3 pick, McHale tells the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "I've got one of those. I'm not going to share it with you... Up until now, there have been a lot of people throwing some stuff out there. It'll get more serious today and tomorrow. On Thursday, you'll get a good offer."
Our View:Chances are pretty good the Wolves will trade down, as some team in the No. 4-10 range will begin to get itchy about their favorite guy not falling to their spot. We have the Wolves targeting O.J. Mayo at No. 3, but they aren't short on needs and could still get a very good player after moving down a few spots.
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June 14, 2008
Next Monday and Tuesday, the Wolves will entertain a bunch of draft prospects. The list includes UCLA forward Kevin Love, Texas A&M big man DeAndre Jordan, and French forward Nicolas Batum, Ohio State center Kosta Koufos, and Nevada forward JaVale McGee, according to NBA.com.
Our View:Most of the guys on this list are expected to be available later in the first round or in the second round, with the exceptions of Love and Jordan. The Wolves hold the No. 3 pick, and we'd be surprised if it's one of the guys on this list.
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April 15, 2008
Al Jefferson led Minnesota with 30 points as the Wolves get closer to closing out a disappointing season.
Our View:Jefferson wasn't efficient (12-for-26) from the floor but added nine rebounds and a helper in the loss.
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April 8, 2008
Al Jefferson sunk an impressive 18-of-25 shots from the floor this evening to score 40 points, adding 10 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves in a heartbreaking 119-121 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. The Boston Celtics struggled to make the choice during the offseason, but sending Al Jefferson to Minnesota finally became the cross to bear in working a trade to get Kevin Garnett, and while things have worked out well in Bean Town, Jefferson is proving to be the only bright spot from those events up north.
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March 30, 2008
Al Jefferson enjoyed another solid outing as he notched a team-high 22 points, eight boards, and three blocks in a 110-103 win over Utah on Sunday night. That was the eighth time that he reached at least 20 points in March.
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March 27, 2008
Timberwolves All Star Al Jefferson produced his 50th double-double of the season -- 21 points, 10 rebounds -- and tied a career high with five blocked shots, which now gives him 18 blocks in his past five games. The must start fantasy forward continues to impress despite a lost season in Minnesota.
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March 26, 2008
Al Jefferson led Minnesota with 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 97-86 loss to Houston on Wednesday night. He also generated one assist, two steals, and a game-high five blocks. That was his 10th double-double in March.
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March 19, 2008
Al Jefferson scored a game-high 29 points as he led Minnesota to a 98-94 win over Memphis. He also contributed 13 rebounds, one assist, and two blocks. He has now recorded a double-double in nine of the T-Wolves' ten games in March.
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March 17, 2008
Al Jefferson recorded a double-double in Minnesota's 99-90 win over the Clippers as he scored a team-high 22 points and 14 rebounds. He also racked up four blocks and one assist. That was his 55th double-double of the season.
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March 15, 2008
Al Jefferson was solid in the Wolves' 107-96 loss to Portland as he poured in 18 points and a team high 11 rebounds, to go along with two assists and a block. Jefferson remains one of the most under-rated big men in the NBA.
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March 8, 2008
Al Jefferson was once again the Timberwolves most productive player on the court as he scored 21 points with a game high 13 rebounds. He also made three steals, which is great for a big man.
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March 5, 2008
In the ever-growing habit that is keeping fantasy owners happy but fans of Minnesota disappointed, Al Jefferson once again emerged the team's top threat, scoring 11 points with 10 rebounds, one block and one assist.
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March 4, 2008
Al Jefferson had 18 points and 11 rebounds in an outstanding effort, but all for was for naught as the Timberwolves fell 89-109 to the Charlotte Bobcats.
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February 21, 2008
Al Jefferson was 11-for-19 from the field on his way to 28 points on Thursday night. Jefferson who entered the game averaging 12.1 boards per game was held to just five by the Spurs, his lowest total since a five rebound effort on January 25th.
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February 19, 2008
Al Jefferson scored 19 points and pulled own 14 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 104-88 on Tuesday night. Jefferson continued his fantasy tear as the Wolves broke a five game losing streak. Jefferson is averaging 20-10-plus on the season.
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February 11, 2008
Al Jefferson had five double-doubles in his last six games heading into Sunday's matchup against Toronto. He recorded an 18-point, nine-rebound performance for the second straight game. The Wolves leading scorer has been a fantasy machine this season, averaging a strong double-double with nearly 22 points and 12 rebounds per game.
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February 4, 2008
Al Jefferson was a big-time performer on Monday night as he scored 33 points and added 16 boards in the Wolves 92-86 loss to the Rockets. Jefferson was a perfect 5-for-5 from the line while he converted 14-of-26 shots from the field as he also added three steals and three blocked shots.
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January 14, 2008
Al Jefferson barely practiced on Sunday due to a bruised knee, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. His status for Monday's game won't be determined until he's re-examined earlier in the day.
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