Al Jefferson: Will play vs. Bucks

Jefferson will play Friday against the Bucks, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

After returning to full contact work earlier in the week, Jefferson will be back on the court for the first time since Dec. 28. The Hornets have not yet announced whether or not he'll start, but he figures to see a similar minutes load - likely in the low-to-mid 20s - either way, especially considering Charlotte will be without Spencer Hawes (back).