The Memphis Grizzlies are planning to sign NBA G-League forward Julian Washburn to a two-way contract and releasing Jarnell Stokes, according to a report from Michael Wallace of Grind City Media.

Washburn went undrafted in the 2015 NBA Draft but he's certainly a talented player.

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The 27-year-old played his collegiate ball at UTEP, where he averaged 11.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 34.2 minutes over 130 career games, finishing first in school history in total minutes (4,448), fourth in field goals (592) and sixth in scoring (1,526 points). An outstanding defender, Washburn earned three All-Defensive team mentions and won Conference USA's Defensive Player of the Year Award as a senior.

Washburn has quite a bit of experience in the G League. The Houston native has served three stints with the Austin Spurs, winning the G League title in April of 2018.

Memphis is currently dealing with injuries on the wing, which is likely the reason why they're interested in Washburn. Forward Kyle Anderson is expected to miss 2-4 weeks with a Grade-2 left ankle sprain and fellow forward Dillon Brooks has been ruled out for the remainder of this season after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his big toe. The addition of Washburn should help to sure up the ranks in this position.

The Grizzlies (19-24 and 5th in the Southwest Division standings) will be back in action on Tuesday night, when they'll welcome the Milwaukee Bucks to town. Tip-off inside FedExForum is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.