Ross Becomes Third Ex-Husky to Change NBA Teams In Past Week
Terrence Ross — the former University of Washington basketball player who's been in the NBA the longest — has changed teams, reportedly signing with the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday after getting waived by the Orlando Magic.
The 12-year veteran is one of eight ex-Huskies currently active in the league and one of three who changed teams in the past week.
Guard Matisse Thybulle earlier was sent to the Portland Trail Blazers from Philadelphia and become an instant starter, and guard Justin Holiday, one of three brothers in the league, has moved to the Houston Rockets from Atlanta.
Ross, according to the Arizona Republic, was involved in a contract buyout between Phoenix and Orlando and will bolster a Suns roster that recently added forward Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline.
ROSS, FROM UW TO NBA
The 6-foot-6 Ross, who played two season in Seattle for then Husky coach Lorenzo Romar, is known as one of the league's more reliable outside shooters while coming off the bench, averaging 41.8 percent of his field-goal attempts over his long-winding career.
In 42 games this season, he's averaging 8 points per game, down from his career average of 11 points an outing. Overall, the Portland native has appeared in 712 NBA games.
HUSKIES IN THE NBA
Markelle Fultz, Orlando Magic, G, starter, 6th season, 11.3 ppg
Justin Holiday, Houston Rockets, G, reserve, 10th season, 4.5 ppg
Jaden McDaniel, Minnesota Timberwolves, F, starter, 3rd season, 11.2 ppg
Dejounte Murray, Atlanta Hawks, G, starter, 6th season, 21 ppg
Jaylen Nowell, Minnesota Timberwolves, G, reserve, 4th season, 11.2 ppg
Terrence Ross, Phoenix Suns, G, reserve, 12th season, 8 ppg
Isaiah Stewart, Detroit Pistons, F, starter, 3rd season, 11.3 ppg
Matisse Thybulle, Portland Trail Blazers, G, reserve, 4th season, 2.7 ppg
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