Professional career
Originally projected as a second-round pick, Jeffries went undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft. He signed with the Orlando Magic on June 21, 2019. [2] Reportedly, he declined a two-way deal in order to compete for a roster spot with the team. [3] On October 19, 2019, the Magic released Jeffries. [4]
Sacramento Kings (2019–2021)
Jeffries then signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings on October 21, 2019. [5] Under the terms of the deal he will split time between the Kings and their NBA G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings. On December 13, Jeffries tallied 44 points, nine rebounds and two blocks for Stockton in a victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce. [6] He suffered an undisclosed injury later in December. [7]
On November 28, 2020, Jeffries was signed to a standard contract by the Kings. [8] On April 3, 2021, Jeffries was waived by the Kings. He appeared in 31 games in two seasons. [9]
Houston Rockets (2021)
On April 5, 2021, the Houston Rockets claimed Jeffries off waivers. [10] On May 13, he was waived by the Rockets after 13 appearances. [11]
Memphis Grizzlies (2022)
On January 1, 2022, Jeffries signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies via the hardship exemption. [16] He appeared in three games during this stint, scoring 2 total points. On January 11, 2022, Jeffries was reacquired by the College Park Skyhawks. [17]
New York / Westchester Knicks (2022–2024)
On September 15, 2022, Jeffries signed with the New York Knicks, [18] but was waived at the end of training camp. [19] On October 24, he joined the Westchester Knicks. [20]
On November 29, 2022, Jeffries signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks after playing well for their NBA G League team, the Westchester Knicks. [21] On March 5, 2023, the Knicks converted Jeffries' deal to a 10-day contract, [22] then signed him to a second 10-day contract on March 16 [23] and on March 26, they signed him to a standard deal. [24] On December 30, 2023, Jeffries was waived by the New York Knicks. [25]
On January 2, 2024, Jeffries re-joined the Westchester Knicks [26] and on February 22, he was signed to a 10-day contract. [27] On March 3, he returned to Westchester [28] and on March 14, he rejoined New York on another 10-day contract. [29] On March 25, he signed with New York for the rest of the season. [30]
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