Jones signs first pro contract

Updated: Wed 7:15 PM, Jul 25, 2012

Kentucky guard Doron Lamb,left, forward Terrence Jones (3) and guard Marquis Teague celebrate after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 2, 2012, in New Orleans. Kentucky won 67-59(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Houston Rockets today announced the signings of the team’s rookies.

Iowa State forward Royce White, the 16th pick of the draft, signed a two-year deal worth $2.8 million, with the team holding options for a third and fourth season.

Kentucky forward Terrence Jones, the 18th player selected in the draft, is signed for $2.5 million in the first two seasons.

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