3 Trade Destinations for Deandre Ayton

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 […]

Mathew Huff  •  16 Jan 2025
The Portland Trail Blazers may have the NBA’s best kept secret

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 […]

Mat Issa  •  02 Aug 2024
Deandre Ayton Claims He Has Nothing to Prove

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 […]

Mathew Huff  •  24 Jan 2024
Portland Trail Blazers get devastating news about Robert Williams III

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 […]

Mat Issa  •  07 Nov 2023
Suns: Deandre Ayton said ‘I can feel the whole world hating me’ and he wants to change that

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 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Jul 2023
The Mavericks and Suns almost made a blockbuster trade for Deandre Ayton during the 2023 NBA Draft

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 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
Phoenix Suns Now Content to Keep Deandre Ayton on Their Roster

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 […]

Mathew Huff  •  25 Jun 2023
What does Deandre Ayton’s future with the Phoenix Suns look like after the hiring of head coach Frank Vogel?

The past six months have been extremely busy for the Phoenix Suns. In that time they’ve gotten new ownership, traded for Kevin Durant, fired Monty Williams, and hired Frank Vogel. Certain players on the roster are expected to be trade candidates this offseason. One of them being Deandre Ayton. After the hiring of Vogel as […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Jun 2023
Possible Trade Destinations for Deandre Ayton

The Phoenix Suns are going to be under a microscope this offseason after losing out in the second round of the playoffs to the Denver Nuggets in six games. Not only did they go all in on by trading for Kevin Durant and have it backfire, but their center, Deandre Ayton, is once again under […]

Mathew Huff  •  14 May 2023