Cory Jefferson

On June 26, 2014, Jefferson was selected with the final pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. He was later traded to the Brooklyn Nets on draft night.[4] He later joined the Nets for the 2014 NBA Summer League,[5] and signed with the team on July 23.[6] Jefferson received his first and only start of the season on December 13 in a 114–87 win over the Charlotte Hornets. In 23 minutes of action, he recorded 11 points on 5-of-5 shooting and 5 rebounds.[7][8] On January 1, 2015, using the flexible assignment rule, the Nets assigned Jefferson to the Maine Red Claws, the affiliate of the Boston Celtics.[9] On January 8, he was recalled by the Nets.[10] On March 6, Jefferson recorded his first career double-double with season-highs of 12 points and 13 rebounds in over 15 minutes of action in a 108–100 overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns.[11][12]

On June 29, 2015, Jefferson was named in the Nets' team for the 2015 NBA Summer League.[13] He managed three Summer League games for the Nets before being waived by the team on July 13.[14]

On September 16, 2015, Jefferson signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Phoenix Suns.[15] After impressing head coach Jeff Hornacek and general manager Ryan McDonough during preseason, Jefferson made the Suns' opening night roster for the 2015–16 season.[16][17] He made his debut for the Suns on November 14, recording 2 points and 2 rebounds in a 105–81 win over the Denver Nuggets.[18] On January 7, 2016, he was waived by the Suns after appearing in just six games.[19]

On January 20, 2016, Jefferson was acquired by the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League.[20] The next day, he returned to the Suns, signing a 10-day contract with the team.[21] After his 10-day contract expired, playing two more games with the team in the process, he was not retained by the Suns.

On February 1, 2016, Jefferson was reacquired by the Bakersfield Jam.[22] The next day, he made his debut for the Jam in a 132–111 win over the Oklahoma City Blue, recording 18 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block in 34 minutes.[23]

In July 2016, Jefferson joined the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2016 NBA Summer League.[24] On September 26, 2016, he signed with the Cavaliers,[25] but was later waived on October 20 after appearing in six preseason games.[26] He ultimately joined the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League on November 12, 2016.[27] On February 6, 2017, he was named in the Western Conference All-Star team for the 2017 NBA D-League All-Star Game.[28]

In March 2017, he signed with the Alaska Aces as the team's import for the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.[29]

On July 16, 2017, Jefferson signed with the Olimpia Milano of the Italian Serie A and the EuroLeague.[30] On February 2, 2018, he parted ways with Milano.[31]

On February 22, 2018, the Texas Legends had acquired Jefferson from Agua Caliente Clippers with Clipper's 2018 NBA G League draft 4th round pick and the returning player right to Cameron Ayers.[32]

On July 13, 2018, Jefferson signed with the Turkish team Darüşşafaka of the EuroLeague.[33] However, on August 18, 2018, Darüşşafaka parted ways with Jefferson after he did not pass the physical test.[34]

Jefferson was signed by the Philadelphia 76ers on October 12, 2018.[35] He was waived the next day.[36] Jefferson was added to the Delaware Blue Coats training camp roster.[37]

On January 16, 2019, Jefferson signed with Guangzhou Long-Lions.[38] Jefferson made his debut for the Long-Lions on the same day, scoring 17 points with six rebounds and a block in a 133–92 win over the Beikong Fly Dragons.[39] On February 11, 2019, Jefferson parted-way with the Long-Lions after his import player roster spot was replaced by Lorenzo Brown.[40]

On February 22, 2019, Herbalife Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB announced the signing of Jefferson.[41] He and Gran Canaria parted away just after six games, on April 9, 2019. [42]

On February 22, 2020, Jefferson signed with Atléticos de San Germán of the Puerto Rican league.[43]