The Nets are “guardedly optimistic” about the condition of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who was injured in a charity game today in China, according to Anthony Puccio and Net Income of NetsDaily.
Hollis-Jefferson was playing in a “Hoop for Hope” event organized by former teammate Jeremy Lin when he felt pain while landing after a dunk. He spoke quickly to Lin, then went to the locker room. He didn’t return to the game or take part in a team photo afterward.
The event took place this morning and little has been communicated to the Nets about the severity of the injury. Hollis-Jefferson is headed home, tweets Brian Lewis of the New York Post, and more information should be available tomorrow. Joe Tsai, who purchased 49% of the Nets in April, attended the game.
Health has been a frequent issue for Hollis-Jefferson, who missed 53 games as a rookie with a fractured ankle and 14 more last season with a groin injury. The 23-year-old is coming off his best professional season, starting 59 of the 68 games he played and averaging 13.9 points per night.
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