Suns Sign Undrafted Forward From Appalachian State

Phoenix adds CJ Huntley on two-way deal, finalizing roster for remainder of season

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

The Phoenix Suns have made a couple of roster moves, waiving former 15th overall pick Cole Anthony and signing undrafted forward CJ Huntley to a two-way contract. Huntley, who went undrafted out of Appalachian State University, will have the chance to make his NBA debut with the Suns on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings.

Why it matters

The Suns' roster moves come as they look to finalize their team for the remainder of the season. Huntley, an undrafted player from a smaller college program, will now get an opportunity to prove himself at the NBA level as the Suns' two-way player.

The details

The Suns first waived former 15th overall pick Cole Anthony. They then signed Jamaree Bouyea to a standard contract and filled their open two-way spot by agreeing to a deal with CJ Huntley. Huntley has been playing for the Suns' G-League affiliate, the Valley Suns, where he has averaged 14.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1 block per game while shooting 62% from the field and 36.4% from three.

  • The Suns made these roster moves late last week.
  • Huntley will have the chance to make his NBA debut on Tuesday, March 2, 2026 against the Sacramento Kings.

The players

CJ Huntley

An undrafted forward who played college basketball at Appalachian State University. He will sign a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns.

Cole Anthony

A former 15th overall draft pick who was waived by the Suns as part of these roster moves.

Jamaree Bouyea

A player who the Suns signed to a standard contract after he had been on a two-way deal and playing for their G-League affiliate.

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What’s next

Huntley will look to make the most of his opportunity with the Suns and try to earn a permanent roster spot with the team.

The takeaway

The Suns' roster moves highlight the team's efforts to finalize their roster for the remainder of the season, including giving an undrafted player from a smaller college program like Appalachian State a chance to prove himself at the NBA level.