Retired - Retired in December 2022
- Birthdate: 01/05/1996
- Drafted (NBA): 34th pick, 2016
- Pre-draft team: Kentucky
- Country: USA
- Hand: Right
- Agent: -
| Date | League | Transaction |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 NBA Draft | NBA | Drafted 34th overall by Phoenix. |
| 7th July, 2016 | NBA | Signed a partially guaranteed four year, $4 million contract with Phoenix. Included team option for 2019/20. |
| 14th December, 2016 | D-League | Assigned by Phoenix to Northern Arizona Suns of the D-League. |
| 15th December, 2016 | D-League | Recalled by Phoenix from Northern Arizona Suns of the D-League. |
| 30th June, 2018 | NBA | Waived by Phoenix. |
| 24th September, 2018 | NBA | Signed an unguaranteed one year minimum salary contract with Golden State. |
| 12th October, 2018 | NBA | Waived by Golden State. |
| 14th October, 2018 | NBA | Claimed off waivers by Chicago. |
| 15th October, 2018 | NBA/G-League | Chicago converted contract into two-way contract with Windy City Bulls. |
| 26th December, 2018 | NBA/G-League | Chicago ended two-way contract. |
| 2014 - 2016 | Kentucky (NCAA) |
| June 2016 - June 2018 | Phoenix Suns (NBA) |
| September 2018 - October 2018 | Golden State Warriors (NBA) |
| October 2018 - December 2018 | Chicago Bulls (NBA)/Windy City Bulls (G-League) |
September 4, 2018
Waived by the Phoenix Suns to open the offseason, Ulis was the most used of all the patch-up point guard options the team deployed last year. Playing in 71 games and starting 43 of them, Ulis appeared in 2,781 minutes over his first two seasons in the league with Phoenix, so it was a surprise to see him waived when he was set to cost only the minimum this season. Nevertheless, they did so presumably on account of not seeing much potential to improve within Ulis, a player who struggles to score the ball, defend his position or move opponents around on either end with his severe lack of size. The raw numbers of 7.8 points, 4.4 assists and 1.0 assists per game last year with a 2.5:1 assist to turnover ratio somewhat draw the eye, yet Ulis should be considered a deep reserve, That said, every team needs a third string point guard.
June 29, 2017
Tyler Ulis
PG, 5’10, 150lbs, 21 years old, 1 year of experience
Sported a near 3:1 assist to turnover ratio as a rookie, which is rare and very valuable. 444 points on 437 points speaks to the difficulties Ulis had as a scorer and will likely always have given his size, and he will perhaps need to shoot less often going forward. Even if he doesn’t, though, he is a sparkplug guard with great defensive energy, capable of big moments and big shots, and of being a great irritant defensively, who carries forth a lot of momentum after an excellent end to the season.
Player Plan: Three years of minimum salary remaining, with the 2017/18 salary guaranteed. Keep and play, for he has earned it.