The Memphis Grizzlies have beefed up their big man rotation, signing the former Denver Nugget PJ Hall to a two-way contract. Under this deal, he'll have the opportunity to play in the majors with the Grizzlies and get some court time with their G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle. It's a smart move by Memphis, considering they're looking a little thin in the frontcourt due to injuries sustained by Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr., as reported by Action News 5.
Hall, who shone in his senior year at Clemson, is no stranger to the G League life. During his time with the Grand Rapids Gold, he put up some serious numbers, and we're talking about a cool average of 19.2 points and 12.5 rebounds. But with his two-way contract, Hall could see more of the court at FedEx Forum rather than bouncing back and forth between leagues. The Commercial Appeal notes that the 6-foot-8 center's terms of the deal were not disclosed, and in related news, Memphis also waived two-way guard Zyon Pullin to make space for Hall.
During his stint with the Nuggets, Hall's rookie numbers were modest, but the glaring potential he showed in the G League has people talking. His former squad, the Grand Rapids Gold, saw him pull down 11.8 rebounds and score 18.9 points per game during his Showcase Cup and regular season appearances. These stats probably caught the Grizzlies' eye, as outlined by Hoops Rumors.
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