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Deandre Ayton already seems to have one foot on the plane out of Phoenix. Now it turns out that his next stop could be on the other side of the country. Appearing this week on “The Athletic NBA Show,” Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer …
Damian Lillard appears to have a notable player atop his Christmas wishlist. Appearing this week on the “Dunc’d On Basketball NBA Podcast,” Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer said that the Portland Trail Blazers star Lillard is …
The Phoenix Suns are coming off the heels of a disappointing playoff exit, and major changes may be in the works. One of those changes may involve starting center Deandre Ayton. Ayton, a former first overall pick, is poised to become a restricted …
A major move could be on the horizon for the Phoenix Suns after their spontaneous combustion this postseason. If that move ends up being a breakup with Deandre Ayton, several notable teams may be lying in wait. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer …
Deandre Ayton is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, which means the Phoenix Suns will have an opportunity to match any contract offer he receives. It does not sound like they are prepared to fight very hard to keep the former first …
Damian Lillard was not a participant in this year’s postseason, but he seemed to have his eye on things. Lillard knows that the Phoenix Suns had a disappointing playoff exit. He may be hoping that one of the Suns’ stars forces his way to …
The Phoenix Suns had a meltdown for the ages on Sunday night, and things may have come to a head with Deandre Ayton during the loss. The Suns got run off their home court and lost 123-90 in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinals series against …
Deandre Ayton looked like a man possessed during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, and we now know what gave him the extra zip. Following his team’s blowout win over the Lakers, the Phoenix Suns center said that he felt …
We now have more context about the fan incident involving Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee during Tuesday’s game against the Orlando Magic. McGee got into it with a fan sitting courtside at Amway Center in Orlando during a stoppage in the …
Deandre Ayton’s long-term future with the Phoenix Suns is unclear for multiple reasons after contract talks stopped Monday. Ayton and the Suns halted talks on Monday after failing to agree to a contract extension. Monday marks the deadline for …
Just months after being the starting center for an NBA Finals team, Deandre Ayton is getting some troubling news about his contract situation. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday that extension talks between Ayton and the Phoenix Suns …
Amid a worrisome contract stalemate with the Phoenix Suns, Deandre Ayton is offering his first public comments on the matter. The former No. 1 overall pick spoke with reporters on Tuesday and took a moment to address his contract situation. “I …
Chris Paul played a major part last season in building up Deandre Ayton’s value. Now he is reacting to the recent turmoil over Ayton’s contract situation with the Phoenix Suns. The Suns guard Paul appeared this week on ESPN’s …
Deandre Ayton is eligible for a maximum rookie contract extension this offseason, and the assumption has been that the Phoenix Suns will eventually give it to him. At the moment, a deal is not looking likely. The Suns are reluctant to offer Ayton a …
Chris Paul finally made the NBA Finals last season for the first time in his career. His NBA Finals appearance came as a surprise to many for a few reasons. One, he was playing for a team that didn’t even qualify for the playoffs last season. …
Most players would be quite unhappy to be facing elimination in the NBA Finals, particularly after holding a 2-0 series lead. Deandre Ayton apparently isn’t one of them. The Phoenix Suns center said after Saturday’s Game 5 loss that he …
