The Phoenix Suns announced today that they have signed rookie forward Sharrod Ford.  To make room for Ford on the roster, the Suns waived rookie forward Lucas Tischer.

Originally signed by the San Antonio Spurs on September 29, 2005, Ford averaged 4.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks over 12.5 minutes in eight preseason games before he was released on Oct. 26.