Clippers acquire Jeff Green in trade with Memphis

The L.A. Clippers announced Thursday the team has acquired forward Jeff Green from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Lance Stephenson and a future protected first-round pick.

Green, 29, is averaging 12.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 53 games (31 starts) for Memphis this season. A Maryland native, the 6-foot-9 inch Green played under Clippers President of Basketball Operations & Head Coach Doc Rivers in Boston from 2011-2013 and was a member of the 2007-08 NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Stephenson, 25, averaged 4.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 43 games (10 starts) for the Clippers this season.