Al Jefferson: (Groin) Will Return Monday

Jefferson (groin) will return to action Monday against the Timberwolves, but will come off the bench and will be limited to a maximum of 16 minutes, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

Jefferson was medically cleared Sunday during practice, and will now suit up Monday. He was reportedly initially targeting Wednesday as a potential return date, but he will rejoin the lineup ahead of schedule. Bismack Biyombo will receive the start again Monday with Jefferson limited, though it may be his last if all goes well.