Pelicans' Cheick Diallo: Recalled from D-League

Diallo was recalled from the D-League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday, Justin Verrier of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

After a six-game stint with the Storm in which he averaged 17.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks over 30.8 minutes, Diallo will join the Pelicans in advance of Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. Though the Pelicans are without two of their regular rotation options at power forward in Terrence Jones (thumb) and Dante Cunningham (personal), the Pelicans are expected to shift Anthony Davis over to the position and start Alexis Ajinca at center, which could close Diallo's path to playing time.