The Memphis Grizzlies recalled forward/center Jarnell Stokes and guard Russ Smith from Iowa of the NBA Development League on Thursday.
Both players were sent to Iowa by the Grizzlies on Feb. 22. For Stokes, it was his fifth stint with the Energy this season and Smith’s second with Iowa and fifth overall (three with Fort Wayne) in the D-League.
In 17 games and four starts for the Grizzlies this season, Stokes is averaging 2.1 points and 1.3 rebounds. The rookie second-round pick was traded to the Grizzlies by the Utah Jazz on draft night.
Stokes averaged 18.3 points and 10.7 rebounds and shot 67.7 percent from the field during his recent stint with Iowa. The 21-year-old is averaging 14.7 points in 16 games for the Energy this season.
Smith has played in seven games for the Grizzlies this season and averages 1.4 points and 0.4 assists. In 22 D-League games this season, the rookie second-round draft pick has averages of 18.1 points and 4.4 assists.
During the latest assignment, Smith averaged 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 3.33 steals in six games for Iowa.