Magic Rumors: Terrence Ross Named Contract-Buyout Candidate After NBA Trade Deadline
Orlando Magic wing Terrence Ross is a "potential buyout candidate to keep an eye on," per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Ross is averaging 8.0 points on 43.1 percent shooting (38.1 percent from three-point range) in 22.5 minutes for the Magic. He's played in 42 games with nine starts.
The 6'7" wing has spent 11 years in the NBA with the Toronto Raptors and Magic.
The young 22-33 Magic have an uphill climb to make the playoffs, and Ross is set to be a free agent next offseason anyway after the final year ($11.5 million) of his contract expires.
Ross is probably best served contributing to a contending team as a reserve wing and providing scoring and three-point shooting off the bench.
He's only two years removed from averaging a career-high 15.6 points per game for the Magic and might be a big help elsewhere.
Ross has been out of the rotation since playing 24 minutes on Jan. 21. With the trade deadline passed, a buyout makes the most sense for both sides, with the Magic presumably having no plans to play him down the stretch.
