Al Jefferson
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The Indiana Pacers have waived veteran center, Al Jefferson, according to Keith Smith of RealGM.
Fantasy Impact
The Pacers will take a cap hit of $4 million but they will save a significant amount of money by waiving Jefferson, since the veteran center was due $10 million for the upcoming season. Jefferson is well past his prime at age 33 and although he can still get buckets in the post, he is a non-mobile big that is a major liability on the defensive end of the floor. He will likely resurface with another team but there is very little chance that he will make a fantasy impact next season.
Al Jefferson scored 20 points off the bench during the Pacers' 106-99 loss to the Raptors, shooting 9-of-15 from the field while adding 12 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block.
Fantasy Impact
With Domantas Sabonis out and Myles Turner getting injured, big Al saw 25 minutes off the bench and posted a monster fantasy line on Thursday night. The veteran center is a walking double-double and he could be looking at an extended role if Turner and Sabonis are forced to miss additional time. If the aforementioned guys are not playing on Saturday, Jefferson will make for a great streamer or DFS play. Stay tuned.
Al Jefferson scored 10 points on 50 percent shooting from the field during Indiana's 116-101 win over the Suns on Wednesday. Jefferson added two boards and two assists in 21 minutes off the bench.
Fantasy Impact
Jefferson scored in double-digits for just the fourth time all season thanks to his 21 minutes off the bench in this one, the second-most he's played all season. Jefferson is nothing but a temporary placeholder in Indiana's frontcourt until Myles Turner returns, so no need to go out and pick him up off waivers.
Al Jefferson had a season-high 19 points Wednesday night in a loss to Pistons. He went 7-for-10 from the floor.
Fantasy Impact
Jefferson saw 22 minutes in the blowout loss but does not see enough playing time to help a fantasy owner.
Al Jefferson scored five points with seven rebounds Wednesday versus Thunder. Jefferson made 1-of-4 shots from the field and all three free throw attempts.
Fantasy Impact
Jefferson is part of the rotation but rarely sees the court. On Wednesday, Jefferson only played 18 minutes so he is not a fantasy option.
