C Al Jefferson agreed in principle to three-year, $30 million deal with the Pacers, multiple media outlets reported Friday.According to reports, it would be a straight three-year deal with no player options.Last season for the Hornets, Jefferson, 31, averaged 12.0 points and 6.4 rebounds in 47 games, including 18 starts.

F Al Jefferson scored 25 on an efficient 12-of-17 shooting from the floor Wednesday during the Hornets' Game 2 loss at Miami.

C Al Jefferson continued his reserve role in Game 1, and he finished with 13 points and five rebounds. Coach Steve Clifford considered returning Jefferson to the starting lineup but opted to remain with Cody Zeller at center. Zeller had nine points and seven rebounds.

C Al Jefferson had his biggest game since coach Steve Clifford made him the first option off the Hornets' bench since the veteran's return from knee surgery in mid-February. In 23 minutes, Jefferson shot 11-for-15 from the field and 4-for-6 on free throws for 26 points. He added four rebounds, two assists and a blocked shot.

C Al Jefferson, making his first start since Nov. 29 with Cody Zeller injured, had 16 points and 11 rebounds Monday after his former Celtics teammates.

C Al Jefferson made his first start since Nov. 29 for the Hornets on Monday against Boston.

C Al Jefferson came off the Charlotte bench to score 24 points in 28 minutes. He had 14 points in the fourth quarter.

C Al Jefferson missed the game with a bruised right quad. He tried warming up prior to the game but couldn't get loose. Coach Steve Clifford hopes Jefferson can play Tuesday at Toronto.

C Al Jefferson added 20 points in 26 minutes off the bench, going 9 of 14 from the field.

C Al Jefferson, playing just his seventh game since missing 23 after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right lateral meniscus, finished with six points and six rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench Wednesday. It was also the first time he played on consecutive nights since his return. "This is really October for him," coach Steve Clifford said. "His ability to pivot on his leg, I think, is his best since his first year here. His mobility is good. It's just really his conditioning and his timing."

C Al Jefferson played just his seventh game since missing 23 after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right lateral meniscus. It was also the first time he played on consecutive nights since his return. "This is really October for him," coach Steve Clifford said. "His ability to pivot on his leg, I think, is his best since his first year here. His mobility is good. It's just really his conditioning and his timing."

C Al Jefferson had 19 points and seven rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench in what was his best game yet since coming back from knee surgery. Jefferson was 8-of-15 from the field and seemed to be more at ease with his moves around the basket in his sixth game back. He had missed 22 games from Jan. 1 to Feb. 10.

C Al Jefferson has taken on a more vocal role since returning from right knee surgery. Wednesday marked his third game back. "No question, Al is much more verbal now around the other guys," Hornets coach Steve Clifford said. "He's always been a great example because of his commitment, but this is another great asset he has added."

C Al Jefferson will return to action after the All-Star break, and coach Steve Clifford will determine what Jefferson can manage in practices following the break. "We'll have a couple days of practice where we'll play a lot of contact, up and down the floor, and then we can get a better gauge for where he's at," Clifford said. Jefferson had surgery on his right knee Dec. 31 to repair a torn meniscus.

C Al Jefferson could return to the team after the All-Star break. Jefferson had right knee surgery on Dec. 31 to repair torn meniscus. When Jefferson returns, Charlotte might be at full strength for the first time since the start of the season.

C Al Jefferson could return to the team after the All-Star break. Jefferson had right knee surgery Dec. 31 to repair torn meniscus. When Jefferson returns.

C Al Jefferson did not play Friday because of a knee injury.

C Al Jefferson (knee) likely will be out until after the All-Star break.

C Al Jefferson (right knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery on Thursday for a torn lateral meniscus. He is expected to miss six weeks.

C Al Jefferson is out six weeks after having surgery Thursday to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee.Jefferson has missed 11 of the first 30 games this season.With Jefferson in the lineup, Charlotte is 12-7, compared to 5-6 without him.It is possible Jefferson still could wind up on the trading block in February, but with his recent health issues and coming off surgery, his value to teams that value a true big man might be limited.