Tag: DeAndre Ayton
Free agent center Deandre Ayton agreed to sign a two-year, $16.6 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported late Wednesday night. Deandre Ayton Will Earn $8.1 Million With Lakers In 2025-26 The Lakers will pay Ayton $8.1 million — the remainder of the midlevel exception after factoring in free agent Jake […]
The Portland Trail Blazers acquired veteran guard Jrue Holiday from the Boston Celtics late Monday night, and reports suggest they could be making another move soon. Trail Blazers To Shop Deandre Ayton, Robert Williams III, And Jerami Grant According to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, the Blazers will “now [turn] their attention to the possibility […]
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will miss the next four to six weeks after undergoing surgery to address inflammation in his left knee. NBA insider Chris Haynes was first to report. Williams has played in 20 games this season, averaging 5.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in 18 minutes per game. It […]
Deandre Ayton has not quite had the season he was hoping to with the Portland Trail Blazers. His production simply has not been up to par with his current contract. Now, the Portland Trail Blazers are witnessing their rookie center, Donovan Clingan, come into his own which has rendered Ayton even more expendable. As a […]
Key Highlights: Of all Portland Trail Blazers who played at least 40 games for them last year, it was Duop Reath who led the team in Estimated Plus-Minus (EPM). Duop Reath ranked fourth among all centers who played at least 40 games last year in 3-point attempts per 100 possessions. Duop Reath is making roughly […]
Deandre Ayton is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA. He is a former first overall pick but has not lived up to his potential. There is a reason that the Phoenix Suns traded him, even though he did have some solid seasons with them. Per Basketball Intelligence, Ayton had some strong feelings […]
On Monday, it was reported that Portland Trail Blazers big man Robert Williams III will require surgery on his right knee – a procedure that could keep him out for a significant period of time. Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will require right knee surgery, sources tell ESPN. Conversations with doctors and his […]
The Phoenix Suns lost in the second round of the playoffs and it was a tough postseason for Deandre Ayton. His (13.4) points per game in the 2023 playoffs were the lowest postseason total of his career. Recently, Ayton spoke with the media and voiced his opinions. He said “I can feel the whole world […]
One of the most active teams in the last six months is the Phoenix Suns. They fired a head coach, had new owners take over, and made a blockbuster trade. This offseason, the Suns have floated Denadre Anyton on the trade market. Reports say that the Suns and Mavs almost made a deal for Ayton […]
Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns have been a hot topic ever since their second-round exit. After struggling in the postseason with some even questioning his effort, many believed the Suns were ready to trade the former first overall pick. Especially after the team parted ways with Chris Paul, all signs pointed to Phoenix almost […]