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With the trade deadline long gone, the Phoenix Suns have limited options when it comes to roster changes.
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That said, they made a move late last week and passed on former No. 15 overall pick Cole Anthony.
The move follows several signings the Suns made on Monday that will likely finalize their roster for the remainder of the season.
First, they signed Jamaree Bouyea to a standard contract. Buyea impressed for the G-League’s Valley Suns, making 33 appearances off the bench for Phoenix, averaging 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 15.5 minutes per game.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the deal is for two years.
The Suns filled the Suns’ final standard lineup spot, with Phoenix having a two-way spot after converting Bouyea.
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According to Michael Scotto, Phoenix moved quickly to fill the void, agreeing to a two-way deal with C.J. Huntley.
For the Valley Suns, Huntley averaged 14.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1 block per game, shooting 62% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range.
Huntley, who signed with the Suns after going undrafted out of Appalachian State, has yet to make his NBA debut.
Born in Huntersville, North Carolina, Huntley became the second NBA player from the Appalachian State.
Belus Smawley was the first, playing three NBA seasons after the merger from the BAA (Basketball Association of America) from 1950 to 1952.
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Huntley will get his first chance in Phoenix on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings.
