Phoenix Suns sign veteran guard Terrence Ross after Orlando Magic buyout
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams slipped up.
During Tuesday’s pregame news conference, Williams was talking about giving players an opportunity on the roster after having them all contribute at some point during a season riddled with injuries.
“None of it is fair,” he said. “That’s just the way it is, and I think guys, if you been around long enough, you understand it when it seems unfair to you, you know it’s not personal.”
He later talked about trying to stick to their recent rotations knowing Kevin Durant will make his Suns debut after the All-Star break and Terrence Ross is joining the team after being bought by the Magic.
“Can I say that right now?” Williams said to Suns officials. “No?”
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"We're going to try to stick to the rotations we've had just because we want to try to develop a rhythm and you're talking about Kevin coming back and Terrence once that becomes."
Who?
"Can I say that right now? No? Can you rewind that in Twitter world?" Monty Williams #Suns https://t.co/n5uiPvWiZ5 pic.twitter.com/tTWyfMhQcB— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) February 15, 2023
Ross’ agent, Aaron Mintz of CAA, told The Republic late Tuesday night Ross had signed the contract, but the Suns hadn't made an official announcement.
“Can you rewind that in the Twitter world,” said a smiling Williams much to the amusement of the media present. “Can you all do that?”
A media member jokingly shouted out “Terrence” is a buddy of Williams.
“I grew up with him in PG County,” Williams continued.
The real Terrence Ross leaves young, rebuilding Orlando (24-35) to join Phoenix (32-27), a championship contender as the Suns made it official Wednesday morning. Averaging eight points this season and 11 games for his career, the 6-6 Ross is a big guard/wing who can get his own shot off the bounce and knock down 3s.
Ross is shooting 38.1% from 3 in his 11th NBA season out of Washington. He scored 14 points, hitting 2-of-3 from 3, against Phoenix in a Nov. 11 home win for Orlando over the Suns.
The Portland native last played on Jan. 21 at Washington. He'll be available to play Thursday against the Clippers (32-28) at Footprint Center going into the All-Star break.
The Suns now have one roster spot remaining on their 15-man standard roster.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix Suns sign guard Terrence Ross after Orlando Magic buyout
