BREAKING: New Orleans Pelicans Reportedly Sign Recent Grizzlies Starter

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the New Orleans Pelicans are signing a recent Grizzlies player.

Mar 12, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Trey Jemison (55) eacts after a dunk during the second half against the Washington Wizards at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports / Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Trey Jemison is coming off a year where he played for the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies.

The former UAB star finished the season with averages of 6.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 55.1% from the field in 25 games (14 starts).

On Friday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Jemison is being claimed by the New Orleans Pelicans.

Via Scotto: "The New Orleans Pelicans have claimed Trey Jemison off waivers from the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources told @hoopshype. Memphis waived Jemison to sign Jay Huff to a two-way deal."

The New Orleans Pelicans have claimed Trey Jemison off waivers from the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources told @hoopshype. Memphis waived Jemison to sign Jay Huff to a two-way deal. pic.twitter.com/shfxZOYuEV

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 26, 2024

Jemison went undrafted in 2023 after playing five seasons of college basketball for Clemson and UAB.

He finished his college career with averages of 5.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 56.7% from the field in 152 games.

Via ESPN's Andrew Lopez: "Pelicans have officially claimed center Trey Jemison off waivers from the Grizzlies.

Jemison averaged 7.4 points and 5.8 rebounds in 24 games with Memphis last year.

Averaged 13.6 points and 12.1 rebounds with Birmingham in 9 games after spending training camp with NOLA."

Pelicans have officially claimed center Trey Jemison off waivers from the Grizzlies.

Jemison averaged 7.4 points and 5.8 rebounds in 24 games with Memphis last year.

Averaged 13.6 points and 12.1 rebounds with Birmingham in 9 games after spending training camp with NOLA.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) July 26, 2024

In addition to his nine regular season games in the G League, Jemison also appeared in 16 Showcase Cup games.

He averaged 9.4 points, 11.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.9 blocks per contest while shooting 50.9% from the field.

Trey Jemison was a FORCE around the rim for the @memgrizz! The 6’10” two-way signee averaged 7.4 PPG and 5.8 RPG including 10.0 PPG and 7.1 RPG in 14 games as a starter. 💪

He had seven double-digit scoring games including a career-high 24 PTS vs. the Wizards. #GLeagueAlum pic.twitter.com/MjOm6wiiJz

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) June 20, 2024

As for the Pelicans, they are coming off a season where they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA playoffs.