Ross ended Thursday's 119-115 win over the Nuggets with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and three rebounds over 15 minutes.
Ross contributed in the scoring column for the first time in his past five games. Prior to Thursday, he had missed 11 straight field goals across the past four games. Outside of two strong performances, Ross has been relatively quiet since joining the Suns. At this point, he needs upwards of 25 minutes to have any chance at being relevant in fantasy, something that could happen in one of the two final games should the coaching staff decide to hold out the starters or other key rotation players for rest.
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Suns' Terrence Ross: Explodes for 30 points from bench
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Ross logged 30 points (11-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Friday's 135-127 loss to the Kings.
Ross produced his season high with only 27 minutes on the floor, and it was the best outing with his new team by a wide margin. Although his production is a pleasant surprise, his success is destined to be short-lived. Kevin Durant's (hip) imminent return will drive Ross' production down significantly, so while he'll be a valuable piece in the second unit, you won't be able to take advantage of his upside for much longer.
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Suns' Terrence Ross: Makes impact in points, steals
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Ross finished Saturday's 128-119 loss to the Kings with 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt), two steals, one rebound and one assist in 23 minutes off the bench.
At least for the first two games of Kevin Durant's (ankle) absence, Ross has been one of the early winners. After totaling 30 minutes in total in his prior two appearances before Durant went down with the ankle injury in pregame warmups prior to Wednesday's win over the Thunder, Ross has eclipsed 20 minutes in both of his last two outings while averaging 21.0 points, 5.0 three-pointers, 2.0 steals, 1.5 assists and 1.5 rebounds. Ross looks as though he could profile as a solid three-category option for the duration of Durant's absence, though expect some regression with his offense since he shot 57.7 percent from the field and 50 percent from distance over the past two contests.
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Suns' Terrence Ross: Produces 24 points off bench
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Ross racked up 24 points (8-13 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 132-101 victory over Oklahoma City.
Ross did most of his damage in the second half, when he poured in 19 of his points including five triples. He ended the contest with his second-best point total of the season, and while it likely won't be anything he can be counted on to repeat on a regular basis, Ross could be in store for a regular 20-plus-minute role looking forward. Kevin Durant was scratched before the contest after spraining his ankle before pregame warmups, and the Suns reportedly fear the injury could be significant enough to sideline the star forward for the remainder of the season. If that's the case, the Suns would be forced to rely more heavily on Ross and other members of the supporting cast to pick up some of the slack on offense behind Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul.
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Suns' Terrence Ross: Will be available Sunday
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Ross (toe) has been upgraded to available and will play Sunday against the Mavericks.
Ross was listed as probable earlier this week, so his availability for this game isn't surprising. The veteran wing should come off the bench against the Mavericks after missing the Suns' previous two contests.
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Suns' Terrence Ross: Likely to play Sunday
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Ross (toe) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Ross has missed a pair of contests with toe soreness but will likely return Sunday. In his first three appearances with the Suns, Ross averaged 10.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 21.7 minutes but will probably see a reduced workload with Kevin Durant back in action.
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Suns' Terrence Ross: Ruled out
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Ross (toe) has bee ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Ross will miss a second straight game due to a sore right toe. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Dallas. He averaged 10.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.7 minutes across his first three appearances for the Suns, but he's expected to have a reduced role when he's cleared for action now that Kevin Durant is healthy.
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Suns' Terrence Ross: Questionable Friday
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Ross (toe) is questionable for Friday's game against Chicago, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Ross missed Wednesday's game against the Hornets due to a sore right toe, but he'll be in the mix to return for Friday's matchup. He averaged 10.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 21.7 minutes per game over his first three appearances with his new team but could see a decrease in playing time upon his return now that Kevin Durant is healthy.
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Suns' Terrence Ross: Won't play Wednesday
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Ross has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets due to right toe soreness, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Ross has made three appearances for his new team, posting 10.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.7 minutes per game during that stretch, but he'll take the night off Wednesday. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but his absence shouldn't have much of an impact on the rotation, as Kevin Durant (knee) is expected to make his Suns debut and figures to handle most of Ross' vacated minutes.
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Suns' Terrence Ross: Drops 16 points in Suns debut
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Ross totaled 16 points (7-17 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 25 minutes during Thursday's 116-107 loss to the Clippers.
Ross led the bench unit with 16 points in 25 minutes, making a splash in his debut for the Suns. Granted, the team was without a number of regular pieces, so his value moving forward isn't certain. A proven scorer, he should be able to carve out a relatively consistent role even when the team is healthy. While he won't be a 12-team option, managers in deeper formats may be able to utilize him for streaming purposes from time to time.
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Suns' Terrence Ross: Available to debut Thursday
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Ross (recently signed) will be available to make his Suns debut Thursday against the Clippers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Ross signed with Phoenix after negotiating a buyout with Orlando. The 31-year-old averaged 8.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 22.5 minutes across 42 games for the Magic before leaving, but it's unclear what his role will be with his new team. However, he figures to have the best chance of cracking the rotation while Kevin Durant (knee) is still sidelined.
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Suns' Terrence Ross: Inks deal with Suns
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The Suns signed Ross on Tuesday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Ross will join Phoenix, as expected, after having his contract bought out by Orlando. The 31-year-old guard averaged 8.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 22.5 minutes across 42 games for the Magic this season. He will likely compete for backcourt minutes off the bench and should be available for Thursday's matchup with the Clippers.
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Terrence Ross: Expected to join Phoenix
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Ross plans to sign with the Suns once he and the Magic finalize a buyout of his contract later this week, Adrian Wojnarowksi of ESPN reports.
At the time news of Ross' impending buyout emerged Saturday, the Mavericks were viewed as the frontrunner for the 32-year-old perimeter sniper, but the Suns' depleted depth on the wing in the wake of the team's trade for Kevin Durant (knee) likely provided a more compelling case for Ross to continue his career in Phoenix. Since Ross carries a $11.5 million cap hit in 2022-23, he's not a candidate to get claimed off waivers once the buyout agreement is reached, thereby clearing the way for him to join the Suns on a more team-friendly deal. Assuming Ross signs with Phoenix before March 1, he'll be eligible for the postseason. Expect Ross to settle into a consistent second-unit role for Phoenix, though he's unlikely to garner enough playing time to warrant interest outside of deeper fantasy leagues so long as Devin Booker is healthy.
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Terrence Ross: Being bought out
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The Magic began working Saturday with Ross on a contract buyout, with the veteran wing set to become a free agent once the process is completed, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
After Ross was pushed out of the Magic's rotation in late January and then ultimately wasn't dealt ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, a buyout always seemed to be a likely end to his time in Orlando. The 32-year-old should attract some demand on the open market, given his reputation as a reliable perimeter shooter on the wing. However, since he'll likely be serving as a bench player for a contending team, his role likely won't be large enough for him to garner fantasy attention in most leagues.
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Magic's Terrence Ross: Fails to score in 15 minutes
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Ross recorded two rebounds and one steal over 15 minutes during Tuesday's 109-106 win over the Trail Blazers.
Ross was a non-factor in the victory, failing to even attempt a shot during his limited time on the floor. He certainly isn't a part of the Magic's future, and it would not be at all surprising to see him squeezed out of the rotation at some point. Until then, he can be streamed in deeper formats for anyone in need of points. Although, clearly that didn't turn out well in this one.
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Magic's Terrence Ross: Contributes 18 points off bench
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Ross ended Wednesday's 126-115 victory over the Thunder with 18 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 22 minutes.
Ross played a key role off the bench for Orlando on Wednesday, scoring nine points in each half on a combined 6-of-9 shooting. He added five boards, which matched a season high, and knocked down three of four three-point attempts after going 0-for-8 from behind the arc over his previous four games.
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Magic's Terrence Ross: Gets spot start in loss
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Ross notched six points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 119-100 loss to the Wizards.
Ross joined the starting lineup for the short-handed Magic on Friday night but still played only 24 minutes and shot the ball poorly. Even when his shot does fall, the veteran guard doesn't produce enough outside of points and occasionally three-pointers. He can still be safely kept on the waiver wire in all but the deepest of leagues.
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Magic's Terrence Ross: Starting Friday
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Ross will enter the starting five for Friday's game against the Wizards, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Ross receives the starting nod Friday with six members of the Magic suspended and three others out with injuries. He will likely handle as many minutes as possible Friday, considering there will be just eight players available for the Magic, and he should be regarded as a strong streaming option and daily fantasy play.
Ross racked up 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 129-110 loss to the Lakers.
Ross was one of six Magic players to reach double figures in scoring during Tuesday's loss, leading the second unit in shots made while recording his second double-digit outing in the last four games. Ross has scored 10 or more points on seven occasions this season.
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Magic's Terrence Ross: Barely visible in victory
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Ross closed Wednesday's 116-110 victory over the Rockets with two points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes.
Ross was the first player off the bench, ending with 19 unproductive minutes. He is maintaining a relatively consistent role, in part due to injuries to other players, but has been unable to convert those minutes into fantasy value. At best, he could be viewed as a points streamer, but as we saw here, even that could be considered a risky gamble.
