The Memphis Grizzlies this week announced they signed rookie Yves Pons to a two-way contract ahead of the start of training camp on Tuesday.
Pons, who went undrafted out of Tennessee, averaged four points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocked shots in seven summer league games between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. He produced his best game on Aug. 3, recording 12 points, two blocks and one rebound.
The 22-year-old was named to the SEC All-Defensive Team last season after averaging 8.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 26 games. He previously was honored as the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2020.
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Pons will split his time this season between the Grizzlies and Memphis Hustle in the NBA G League. He will have the opportunity to develop with the Hustle while gaining NBA experience throughout the season with the Grizzlies.
Players this season signed to two-way contracts are eligible to spend no more than 50 games in the NBA. They will earn a flat salary equal to 50% of the minimum salary applicable to a player with zero years of service.
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