Tag: Deandre Ayton

Suns match Pacers offer sheet for Ayton

Brandon King

Well, that didn’t take long. Deandre Ayton agreed to a4year, $133 million offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers earlier Thursday. The phoenix Suns had 48 hours to match and they needed less than a typical work shift before matching the offer. keeping Ayton in the desert until at least for the next 365 days. Ayton averaged 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per contest this past season but his season ended in a tumultuous notes, having only played on 17 minutes ,scoring a mere 5 points and even being accused of…

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Suns expected to match Ayton offer sheet

Brandon King

As news recently repored that restricted free agent Deandre Ayton signed an offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers. Although the Pacers are in the process of clearing cap space for Ayton by stretching and waiving Duane Washington and waiving and stretching the players who they acquired in the deal that sent Malcolm Brogdon to Boston : Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan and Nik Staukas. Last season Ayton averaged 16.3 points and 10.5 rebounds and his loss would be a bog blow to the Suns. For Indiana, it is more evidence that…

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DeAndre Ayton signs 4-year, $133 offer sheet with Pacers

Brandon King

The ongoing saga of where Deandre Ayton will suit up for has a new chapter. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the restricted free agent big man has agreed to a 4-year, $133 million offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers. The relationship between Phoenix and Ayton began to go awry prior to the start of the 2021-22 season, he sought a maximum contract extension in the realm of 5-years and 172 million before the October 18 deadline. The difference in the evaluation of his value by the Suns and Ayton himself led…

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June 7, 2021 NBA Recap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Chris Paul puts on a show in his Finals debut with 32 points and 9 assists Deandre Ayton continues his ascension with another grown man game pt rb ast Chris PaulPHO vs. MIL 32 4 9 Deandre AytonPHO vs. MIL 22 19 0 Devin BookerPHO vs. MIL 27 2 6   10-10 ft G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ PHO 20 17 4   2 stl Khris MiddletonMIL @ PHO 29 7 4 Brook LopezMIL @ PHO 17 6 1 Cameron JohnsonPHO vs. MIL 10 3 2   2 stl Mikal BridgesPHO…

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June 26, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap: Ayton plays big as Suns take 3-1 lead in West Finals

Brandon King

Who Got it Done DeAndre Ayton with a man-sized 19 points and 22 rebounds pt rb ast Deandre AytonPHO @ LAC 19 22 3   4 blk Paul GeorgeLAC vs. PHO 23 16 6   12-18 ft Ivica ZubacLAC vs. PHO 13 14 1 Mikal BridgesPHO @ LAC 6 13 3   2 blk Devin BookerPHO @ LAC 25 2 0   2 stl Terance MannLAC vs. PHO 12 4 0 Chris PaulPHO @ LAC 18 4 7 Reggie JacksonLAC vs. PHO 20 5 1 Cameron JohnsonPHO @ LAC 5 4 0 Dario ŠarićPHO…

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June 22, NBA Playoff Recap: Payne and Ayton power Suns to 2-0 lead

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Cameron Payne has career-high in Suns Game 2 win DeAndre Ayton continues his ascension before the eyes of the basketball world pt rb ast Cameron PaynePHO vs. LAC 29 1 9   2 stl , 2 blk Deandre AytonPHO vs. LAC 24 14 1   12-15 fg Reggie JacksonLAC @ PHO 19 5 3   2 stl Ivica ZubacLAC @ PHO 14 11 0 Paul GeorgeLAC @ PHO 26 6 6 Cameron JohnsonPHO vs. LAC 11 3 0 Luke KennardLAC @ PHO 10 2 2 Dario ŠarićPHO vs. LAC…

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James Jones releases statement on Ayton suspension

Brandon King

Earlier Thursday , it was announced that Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton would serve a 25-game suspension after testing positive for a banned diuretic. This evening, Lebron James benefactor and current Suns General Manager James Jones released a statement on the issue. Ayton will be eligible to return December 17 against the Clippers of Los Angeles.

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Suns’ Ayton and Holmes out against Timberwolves

Brandon King

The Phoenix Suns number one overall pick Deandre Ayton and backup big man Richaun Holmes will be both miss the team’s game tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to injury. Both suffered injuries in the Suns’ game Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets – Ayton left the game after spraining his left ankle and Holmes sprained his right foot.

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