Denver Nuggets waive Jarnell Stokes

The Denver Nuggets have waived forward/center Jarnell Stokes, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly announced Tuesday.

Stokes, 6-9, 263, signed with Denver on Sept. 15, 2016, appearing in two games and averaging 1.5 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 3.5 minutes.

The third-year big man has appeared in a total of 28 career games (two starts) for Memphis, Miami and Denver, averaging 2.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 5.4 minutes per game.

He joined Denver after being named MVP of the D-League and leading the Sioux Falls Skyforce to a championship during the 2015-16 season.