5:37 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) scored 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-2 FT) to go with nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 26 minutes during Saturday's 109-102 loss to Washington.

1:40 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) will start at center for Saturday's matchup against the Wizards due to the absence of Myles Turner (ankle), Clifton Brown of The Indianapolis Star reports.

5:55 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) turned in 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two blocks, and one assist in eight minutes during Wednesday's 108-103 win over the Nets.

8:34 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) supplied 10 points (5-9 FG), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals across 19 minutes in Sunday's 120-97 win over the Suns.

5:21 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) contributed 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes during a 114-97 loss to the Pistons on Wednesday.

6:12 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) registered four points (2-8 FG), eight rebounds, three blocks, two assists, and one steal in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 101-83 win over the Kings.

5:52 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) head coach Nate McMillan hinted that Jefferson would likely start at center in Monday's preseason game against the Pistons, Scott Agness of VigilantSports.com reports.

10:14 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (ankle) is not listed on the injury report for Game 2 against the Cavaliers on Monday.

10:26 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (ankle) is considered questionable for Saturday's playoff opener against the Cavaliers.

3:27 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (ankle) will not play in Wednesday's matchup against the Hawks, Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press reports.

8:37 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star reports.

7:50 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Hawks.

2:54 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

8:14 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (ankle) is questionable to participate in Monday's matchup against the 76ers.

12:53 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (ankle) is active and available to play in Thursday's matchup with the Bucks.

10:46 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

1:17 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) will miss at least two weeks with a sprained left ankle.

8:54 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) coach Nate McMillan said Jefferson (ankle) is out for at least "a few days," Pacers radio announcer Pat Boylan reports.

4:45 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (ankle) had his X-rays come back negative following Sunday's 107-94 victory over the 76ers, Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star reports.

4:20 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) will not return to Sunday's game against the 76ers after suffering a left ankle sprain, Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star reports.

8:26 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (coach's decision) didn't see the floor in a 87-81 loss to the Knicks on Tuesday.

2:20 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (mouth) will play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star reports.

7:49 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (mouth) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

2:59 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (mouth) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with the Rockets.

9:32 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) Nate McMillan labeled Jefferson (mouth) as doubtful for Monday's game against the Rockets, Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star reports.

8:01 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (mouth) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.

1:46 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (mouth) will miss Saturday's contest against the Heat due to pain caused by a dental procedure, Nate Taylor of the Indy Star reports.

10:04 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) (mouth) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.

12:51 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) is recovering from a dental procedure and <a href="<a href="https://twitter.com/Pacers/status/835256638210736130">">won't play</a> Friday against the Grizzlies.

3:23 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) scored 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT) while adding three rebounds and a block in 14 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 105-84 win over the Pistons.

9:34 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) finished with 20 points (7-15 FG, 6-6 FT) with six rebounds, two steals and an assist across just 17 minutes in Friday's 108-96 loss at L.A. Lakers.

10:05 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) posted 20 points (9-12 FG, 2-2 FT) with three rebounds and an assist in 17 minutes off of the bench in Wednesday's 106-100 win at Sacramento.

2:46 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) logged four points (2-5 FG) and two rebounds across eight minutes in a 140-112 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday.

6:57 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) scored 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-2 FT) and had three rebounds across 16 minutes during a 118-111 loss to the Knicks on Tuesday.

6:12 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) scored 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and a block Thursday in a 95-102 loss to New Orleans.

10:05 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) accrued 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-8 FT), six rebounds and two steals across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 109-94 win over the Suns.

6:54 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) finished with 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 FT), one rebound and one assist across 21 minutes in Wednesday's 131-109 loss to the Trail Blazers.

6:07 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) scored 16 points (8-17 FG) while adding eight rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 91-70 win over the Clippers.

12:31 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) will return to the bench for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Bob Rathbun of Fox Sports Southeast reports.

12:31 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) will draw the start at center for Monday's matchup with the Warriors, Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star reports.

6:33 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) tallied 18 points (9-12 FG), six rebounds and two steals across 20 minutes in Wednesday's 122-115 overtime win over the 76ers.

7:39 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) posted 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes in Monday's 122-100 loss to the Hornets.

8:31 PM - Al Jefferson (Ind) saw only 11 minutes in Friday's 103-94 loss to the Nets, producing two points (1-5 FG), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 12 minutes.

6:35 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) put up 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Thursday's 115-108 preseason win over the Bulls.

6:14 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) provided 14 points (7-12 FG) and five rebounds over 18 minutes in Tuesday's 113-96 preseason victory over the Pelicans.

7:37 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) coach Nate McMillan said Monday that Myles Turner, not Jefferson, would open the season as the starting center.

8:38 AM - Al Jefferson (Ind) agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract with the Pacers Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reports.

6:30 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) scored 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-3 FT) while adding nine rebounds and a steal in 30 minutes during Friday's loss to the Heat in Game 6 of their first round series.

12:18 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) will move into the starting lineup for Saturday's Game 3 against Miami.

7:11 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) scored 25 points (12-17 FG, 1-2 FT) to go with seven rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 27 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Heat.

6:23 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) finished with 26 points (11-15 FG, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists, and one block across 23 minutes during the Hornets' 117-103 win over the Magic on Wednesday.

9:47 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) started and registered a double-double with 16 points (8-11 FG) and 11 rebounds to go along with two assists, two steals and a block in 27 minutes.

2:18 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) will start at center in place of Cody Zeller (chest) on Monday in Boston.

6:39 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) posted 24 points (11-21 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two steals, and one assist in 29 minutes during the Hornets' 111-97 win over the Knicks on Wednesday.

2:10 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) (quadriceps) will play Tuesday against the Raptors.

1:29 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) (quad) is considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

11:59 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) compiled 15 points (4-8 FG, 7-10 FT), six rebounds and an assist over 22 minutes in Saturday's 115-91 victory over the Bucks.

5:09 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) scored 21 points (10-16 FG, 1-3 FT) to go with 10 rebounds, one assist, and one steal over 27 minutes in a 109-106 victory over the Heat on Thursday.

5:51 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) scored 10 points (5-11 FG) while adding 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 30 minutes off the bench during Saturday's win over the Rockets.

6:50 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) scored 20 points (9-14 FG, 2-3 FT) to go along with six rebounds and two assists during 26 minutes in Monday's 108-103 win over the Timberwolves.

7:31 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) scored 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-3 FT) with seven rebounds during 19 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 126-92 win against the Suns.

6:23 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) recorded 18 points (9-13 FG) and seven rebounds in 24 minutes during the Hornets' 104-96 victory over the Nets on Sunday.

10:58 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and the team announced that he will play Friday against the Bucks "if the next few days go well at practice."

5:21 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) (knee) is hopeful to return shortly after the All-Star break, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

6:21 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) (knee) underwent successful surgery Thursday morning to repair a torn meniscus. is expected to miss roughly six weeks.

2:33 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) will undergo knee surgery Thursday and is expected to be out six weeks.

12:24 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) (knee) will not play Wednesday night against the Clippers.

6:46 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) is dealing with soreness in his right knee and is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

6:42 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) (suspension) will come off the bench in his return from a five game suspension.

4:21 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) has completed his five-game suspension and is eligible to return to the court for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

9:38 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) will begin serving his five-game suspension Wednesday night against Orlando.

7:43 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) (calf/suspension) practiced for the second straight day Tuesday, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

9:28 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) (calf/suspension) returned to practice Monday, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

10:07 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) has been suspended five games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports. "We are disappointed in Al's decisions that led to this suspension," the Hornets organization said in a statement Wednesday. "As an organization, we do not condone this behavior. We have addressed this with Al. He is regretful and understands that we expect him to learn from this mistake."

2:46 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) will miss at least two weeks with a strained calf injury.

2:18 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) will undergo an MRI on Monday after leaving Sunday's game with a strained left calf, ESPN reports.

11:11 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) (calf) was ruled out from returning to Sunday's game against the Bucks, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

10:11 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) sustained a left calf strain during the first half of Sunday's game against the Bucks and is doubtful to return, Charles F. Garnder of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

4:58 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) posted 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 30 minutes during the Hornets' 101-87 win versus the Wizards on Wednesday.

7:34 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) saw just 23 minutes of action in Monday's overtime win over the Kings, finishing with 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, a block, and a steal.

5:47 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) contributed 26 points (11-19 FG, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and five blocks in 31 minutes during the Hornets' 113-88 win versus the 76ers on Friday.

3:52 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) scored 29 points (13-17 FG, 3-4 FT) with five rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in 30 minutes during Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers.

4:59 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) posted four points (2-10 FG), five rebounds, and two assists in 23 minutes of action Wednesday against the Knicks.

6:22 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) posted 31 points (15-18 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, an assist, and a block over 27 minutes in Thursday's 108-94 victory over the Mavs.

12:34 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) managed 10 points (5-12 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in 29 minutes during the Hornets' 94-92 loss versus the Hawks on Sunday.

6:27 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) scored 17 points (8-for-14 FG, 1-for-3 FT) with five boards, one assist, one steal and one turnover in 22 minutes of action in his season debut Wednesday night.

8:03 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) pitched in 17 points (5-15 FG, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, a steal, and a block over 30 minutes in Wednesday's 99-94 preseason victory over the Pistons.

4:05 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) posted 17 points (8-17 FG), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in a 113-71 blowout over the Clippers on Wednesday.

9:04 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) has dropped 20 pounds this offseason in preparation for the upcoming season, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

11:23 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) center Al Jefferson (knee) is not expected to play Friday against Atlanta.

9:32 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) center Al Jefferson (knee) is not expected to play until Friday at the soonest, according to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer.

2:40 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) center Al Jefferson (knee) will not play on Saturday.

6:24 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) coach Steve Clifford admitted after the game on Friday that Al Jefferson might be shut down for the rest of the season according to the Charlotte Observer.

4:41 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) center Al Jefferson will not return to Friday's game versus the Pacers due to knee soreness.

9:23 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) center Al Jefferson was limping through Saturday's game and it showed in his production.

6:47 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) center Al Jefferson was limping through Saturday's game and it showed in his production.

3:47 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) center Al Jefferson will play on Saturday versus the Hawks.

6:12 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) center Al Jefferson scored a team-high 31 points during Friday's double-overtime loss against the Wizards.

6:46 AM - Al Jefferson (Cha) center Al Jefferson is dealing with a sore right knee, but is probable for Friday's game against Washington.

5:28 PM - Al Jefferson (Cha) center Al Jefferson posted a double-double during Wednesday's loss against the Nets.