The New Orleans Pelicans announced Friday they have brought Bryce Dejean-Jones back into the fold and waived the recently acquired Jarnell Stokes to clear roster space.
The team noted the swap on its official site. Dejean-Jones has appeared in 11 games, including eight starts, for the Pelicans this season after signing a pair of 10-day contracts. Terms of the latest agreement were not immediately released.
Yahoo Sports (via John Reid the Times-Picayune) reported Thursday the Pelicans acquired Stokes from the Miami Heat in exchange for a protected second-round pick. It was a cost-saving move by Miami. Stokes' stay on the New Orleans roster lasted around 24 hours.
Dejean-Jones averaged 6.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists while playing a shade under 20 minutes per game in those prior appearances for the Pelicans.
Scott Kushner of the Advocate passed along comments the 23-year-old rookie guard made during his initial stint with the team in January: "I like it here. I think the system suits me well and I was given the chance to go out and play and make ...
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Bryce Dejean-Jones Signed, Jarnell Stokes Waived by Pelicans
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