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Deandre Ayton

Deandre Ayton in his Blazers uniform

Deandre Ayton gives bizarre reason for his early-season struggles

Deandre Ayton appears to be taking a page out of Ben Simmons’ book of excuses. In a recent interview with The Oregonian, the Portland Trail Blazers big man Ayton opened up about his poor play to begin the season. In part, Ayton blamed it on …

Deandre Ayton in his Blazers uniform

Unflattering report surfaces about Deandre Ayton’s time with Blazers

It may be a new team, but it is apparently the same old Deandre Ayton. Jason Quick of The Athletic shared an unflattering report about the Portland Trail Blazers big Ayton on Friday. Quick wrote that Ayton’s first months in Portland were …

Deandre Ayton falls for Nikola Jokic's fake during Blazers-Nuggets game

Nikola Jokic had Deandre Ayton completely lost after nasty fake

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic once again proved that he is a crafty guard in a sluggish 7-footer’s body. Jokic on Sunday faked Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton into oblivion midway through the second quarter of the …

Devin Booker looks on wearing a Suns warmup shirt

Devin Booker issues challenge to Deandre Ayton after Suns beat Blazers

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker had a message for his former teammate Deandre Ayton on Tuesday after the Suns beat the Portland Trail Blazers at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. The Blazers took an early 2-0 advantage in the contest thanks to an …

Deandre Ayton looks ahead

Deandre Ayton takes parting shot at Suns after trade

Deandre Ayton is on his way to the Portland Trail Blazers after being part of the Damian Lillard trade, ending his tumultuous time with the Phoenix Suns. The former No. 1 overall pick certainly does not seem too upset about the move. Ayton spoke to …

Deandre Ayton during a Suns game

Crazy fact about Suns goes viral after Deandre Ayton trade

The Phoenix Suns’ NBA Finals appearance was only a little over two years ago, but you certainly would not know it by looking at their current roster. Phoenix finally pulled the trigger on a Deandre Ayton trade on Tuesday, sending their former …

Deandre Ayton looks ahead

Suns trade Deandre Ayton as part of Damian Lillard deal

Deandre Ayton’s tumultuous tenure as a member of the Phoenix Suns is finally ending, as he is a part of the trade that is sending Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. Ayton was part of the three-team trade that broke Wednesday, with the …

Deandre Ayton during a Suns game

Suns GM responds to Deandre Ayton’s recent comments about being hated

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been the subject of several trade rumors this offseason. The 25-year-old has seen all those headlines too. The Suns big man hasn’t lived up to the lofty expectations of being the first overall pick in a …

Deandre Ayton looks ahead

Suns insider shoots down ‘total BS’ blockbuster trade rumor

Deandre Ayton has been the subject of numerous trade rumors in recent months, but a longtime Phoenix radio host says there is no truth to one of the latest. Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reported over the weekend that the Phoenix Suns are …

Deandre Ayton during a Suns game

Suns reportedly have made decision about trading Deandre Ayton

The Phoenix Suns have reportedly reached a decision on trading center Deandre Ayton, who is owed $102M over the next three seasons.

Monty Williams looking on

Monty Williams reportedly disliked coaching 2 specific players on Suns

Now that Monty Williams is no longer the head coach of the Phoenix Suns, some details are beginning to trickle out about his time with the team. Longtime Phoenix sportswriter John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM appeared this week on “The …

Deandre Ayton looks ahead

Suns refused to include Deandre Ayton in Bradley Beal trade?

The Phoenix Suns are trading Chris Paul and Landry Shamet to the Washington Wizards for Bradley Beal, but that apparently was not Washington’s first choice for a return. Long time radio host John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM in Phoenix …

Deandre Ayton looks ahead

1 team reportedly has shown interest in Deandre Ayton

There is trade chatter surrounding Deandre Ayton, and we know of at least one time that has had interest in the big man in the past. Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer published an article on Friday that was full of information. In the article, he …

Deandre Ayton during a Suns game

ESPN analyst shares Suns’ plans for Deandre Ayton

ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson shared this week what he thinks the Phoenix Suns’ plans are for Deandre Ayton. The Suns reportedly informed Chris Paul this week that they plan to waive him. The team also reportedly is considering trading Ayton. …

Deandre Ayton looks ahead

Report: Suns considering a Deandre Ayton trade

Parting ways with Chris Paul might not be the only major move in the Phoenix Suns’ future. On Wednesday, Chris Haynes reported that the Suns plan to waive Paul. Subsequent reports have said that the Suns are still considering multiple options …

Mat Ishbia smiling

Report: Suns likely to trade 1 high-profile player this summer

The Phoenix Suns are facing a pivotal offseason if they want to maximize what is left of their championship window, and that could involve moving on from one key player. In an appearance on the “Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective” …

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