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Jarnell Stokes Eyes Return to NBA and Hopes of a Guaranteed Contract

Jarnell Stokes has had plenty of two-way contract offers — but he wants more. The former second-round pick wants to return to the NBA after spending last season playing with the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in China, where he averaged 25 points and 13.9 rebounds a game. Now, the 24-year-old wants a chance to prove he belongs in the association.

Keith Schlosser of Ridiculous Upside recently caught up with the big man, who explained that he is looking for more than a two-way deal:

“I look at guys like Quinn Cook and Alex Poythress.