Blazers view Deandre Ayton as top-five center?
The view around the league is the Blazers see Deandre Ayton in the vein of a top-five center in the league, and a valuable asset particularly at his age. Lopez and Nikola Vučević may beg to differ on the top-five list, and certainly Anthony Davis would if he classified himself as a center (he doesn’t).
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Source: Yahoo! Sports
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Seen Heat fans discuss the Blazers trade package as worse than what the Heat were offering. We will see what happens with Jrue, but I think it will end up being way better.
Ayton is a way better fit than Herro (and a better player imo)
2029 Bucks pick is an elite draft asset… – 1:11 PM
Seen Heat fans discuss the Blazers trade package as worse than what the Heat were offering. We will see what happens with Jrue, but I think it will end up being way better.
Ayton is a way better fit than Herro (and a better player imo)
2029 Bucks pick is an elite draft asset… – 1:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Seen Heat fans discuss the Blazers trade package as worse we will see what happens with Jrue, but I think it will end up being way better.
Ayton is a way better fit than Herro (and a better player imo)
2029 Bucks pick is an elite draft asset
Neither Jovic nor Jaquez are… – 1:10 PM
Seen Heat fans discuss the Blazers trade package as worse we will see what happens with Jrue, but I think it will end up being way better.
Ayton is a way better fit than Herro (and a better player imo)
2029 Bucks pick is an elite draft asset
Neither Jovic nor Jaquez are… – 1:10 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
2020-21: Ayton-Bridges-Crowder-Booker-Paul-Cam Johnson
2023-24: Nurkic-Durant-Beal-Okogie-Booker-Gordon
We sure the Suns are better? – 12:34 AM
2020-21: Ayton-Bridges-Crowder-Booker-Paul-Cam Johnson
2023-24: Nurkic-Durant-Beal-Okogie-Booker-Gordon
We sure the Suns are better? – 12:34 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
An ode to the polarizing, complicated Suns legacy of Deandre Ayton – bit.ly/3RECBFP via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/bMYbvMxh61 – 8:02 PM
An ode to the polarizing, complicated Suns legacy of Deandre Ayton – bit.ly/3RECBFP via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/bMYbvMxh61 – 8:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns enter training camp with serious talent, major questions after trading Deandre Ayton #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/JszCyDK6rs – 5:28 PM
Phoenix Suns enter training camp with serious talent, major questions after trading Deandre Ayton #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/JszCyDK6rs – 5:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On the highs and lows of Deandre Ayton, the reasons he and the Suns needed a fresh start, and the complicated, polarizing legacy he leaves behind: bit.ly/3RECBFP pic.twitter.com/MhELK4ouAY – 3:09 PM
On the highs and lows of Deandre Ayton, the reasons he and the Suns needed a fresh start, and the complicated, polarizing legacy he leaves behind: bit.ly/3RECBFP pic.twitter.com/MhELK4ouAY – 3:09 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Deandre Ayton has arrived in Portland 👀
(Via @trailblazers)
pic.twitter.com/Th1ovorQzn – 2:28 PM
Deandre Ayton has arrived in Portland 👀
(Via @trailblazers)
pic.twitter.com/Th1ovorQzn – 2:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
For the people still wondering why the Suns traded Deandre Ayton, I think they had a fundamental difference of opinion that goes back to 2021.
We talked about that and a lot more on the latest @PHNX_Suns pod: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/TNqYmVeo7E – 1:04 PM
For the people still wondering why the Suns traded Deandre Ayton, I think they had a fundamental difference of opinion that goes back to 2021.
We talked about that and a lot more on the latest @PHNX_Suns pod: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/TNqYmVeo7E – 1:04 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: Not many former No. 1 picks are 20-10 threats every night and in need of a fresh start. But that’s where Deandre Ayton comes in, and why the Blazers feel he’ll pan out sports.yahoo.com/deandre-ayton-… – 1:03 PM
New for @YahooSports: Not many former No. 1 picks are 20-10 threats every night and in need of a fresh start. But that’s where Deandre Ayton comes in, and why the Blazers feel he’ll pan out sports.yahoo.com/deandre-ayton-… – 1:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
No matter where you stand, Deandre Ayton is one of the most polarizing players in Suns history. For @PHNX_Suns, I wrote about his time here, why it came to this unceremonious end, and the complicated legacy he leaves behind: bit.ly/3RECBFP pic.twitter.com/YZb8WeiOfh – 11:02 AM
No matter where you stand, Deandre Ayton is one of the most polarizing players in Suns history. For @PHNX_Suns, I wrote about his time here, why it came to this unceremonious end, and the complicated legacy he leaves behind: bit.ly/3RECBFP pic.twitter.com/YZb8WeiOfh – 11:02 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Thursday:
Phoenix Suns to face Deandre Ayton, Portland Trail Blazers twice in preseason tinyurl.com/bda7zf7x
Ayton thanks supporters, Suns after trade tinyurl.com/mpfmsv7b
Opinion: Why Suns trading Ayton is best thing for him tinyurl.com/yzmjm5ez #Suns #RipCity pic.twitter.com/JBYtnXgr5S – 10:18 AM
From Thursday:
Phoenix Suns to face Deandre Ayton, Portland Trail Blazers twice in preseason tinyurl.com/bda7zf7x
Ayton thanks supporters, Suns after trade tinyurl.com/mpfmsv7b
Opinion: Why Suns trading Ayton is best thing for him tinyurl.com/yzmjm5ez #Suns #RipCity pic.twitter.com/JBYtnXgr5S – 10:18 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“All love for the Valley”: Deandre Ayton thanks supporters, Phoenix Suns on social media after trade to Portland Trail Blazers #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:32 PM
“All love for the Valley”: Deandre Ayton thanks supporters, Phoenix Suns on social media after trade to Portland Trail Blazers #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:32 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
I will say, too, on Ayton: going back and watching basically every minute he played in the playoffs last year yesterday, I thought his ball-screen defense was better than what I remembered. He got cooked by Jokic and wasn’t good enough at rim, but I thought in space he was okay. – 11:24 PM
I will say, too, on Ayton: going back and watching basically every minute he played in the playoffs last year yesterday, I thought his ball-screen defense was better than what I remembered. He got cooked by Jokic and wasn’t good enough at rim, but I thought in space he was okay. – 11:24 PM
Dwight Jaynes @dwightjaynes
bit.ly/3UJvvOU
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and his mom are bringing a family recipe to Phoenix restaurants — Andscape – 9:54 PM
bit.ly/3UJvvOU
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and his mom are bringing a family recipe to Phoenix restaurants — Andscape – 9:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Opinion: Why Phoenix Suns trading Deandre Ayton to Portland Trail Blazers is best thing for him (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/eaUhNpny1d – 7:35 PM
Opinion: Why Phoenix Suns trading Deandre Ayton to Portland Trail Blazers is best thing for him (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/eaUhNpny1d – 7:35 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
I explained why I’m skeptical on replacing Ayton with Nurkic overall for Phoenix, but I will say this: I think the Suns’ offense will run more smoothly with Nurkic. His passing, screening, and playmaking in short rolls is a huge upgrade they needed
theathletic.com/4906848/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/3iXmZpJ2lk – 7:02 PM
I explained why I’m skeptical on replacing Ayton with Nurkic overall for Phoenix, but I will say this: I think the Suns’ offense will run more smoothly with Nurkic. His passing, screening, and playmaking in short rolls is a huge upgrade they needed
theathletic.com/4906848/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/3iXmZpJ2lk – 7:02 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about why the Suns traded Deandre Ayton, what to expect from Jusuf Nurkic and Nassir Little, and plenty more! Come hang out:
youtube.com/watch?v=Coqip6… pic.twitter.com/hb2EGjZevh – 5:57 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about why the Suns traded Deandre Ayton, what to expect from Jusuf Nurkic and Nassir Little, and plenty more! Come hang out:
youtube.com/watch?v=Coqip6… pic.twitter.com/hb2EGjZevh – 5:57 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
I dove deep into the Damian Lillard trade from all three teams’ angles.
-Why Lillard is a substantial upgrade for MIL.
-Why I like the return for POR
-I tried to make sense of the Suns wanting Nurkic over Ayton even if I disagree
theathletic.com/4906848/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/XTL8lt8Vh8 – 4:09 PM
I dove deep into the Damian Lillard trade from all three teams’ angles.
-Why Lillard is a substantial upgrade for MIL.
-Why I like the return for POR
-I tried to make sense of the Suns wanting Nurkic over Ayton even if I disagree
theathletic.com/4906848/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/XTL8lt8Vh8 – 4:09 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
The Blazers need Deandre Ayton to turn around his career like Lauri Markkanen did when he arrived in Utah last season.
Underachieving players definitely can mature. pic.twitter.com/vMMox50Ri6 – 2:37 PM
The Blazers need Deandre Ayton to turn around his career like Lauri Markkanen did when he arrived in Utah last season.
Underachieving players definitely can mature. pic.twitter.com/vMMox50Ri6 – 2:37 PM
Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
More BetOnline.ag odds:
@Dame_Lillard PPG over/under in 2023-24: 28 1/2.
Deandre Ayton PPG over/under: 18 1/2.
Scoot Henderson PPG over-under: 16 1/2. – 12:57 PM
More BetOnline.ag odds:
@Dame_Lillard PPG over/under in 2023-24: 28 1/2.
Deandre Ayton PPG over/under: 18 1/2.
Scoot Henderson PPG over-under: 16 1/2. – 12:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On the latest @PHNX_Suns pod, we talked about the highs and lows of Deandre Ayton, the potential benefits and shortcomings of yesterday’s Suns trade, why this deal might have happened and a whole lot more!
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/ZRbzZ7jyu4 – 12:06 PM
On the latest @PHNX_Suns pod, we talked about the highs and lows of Deandre Ayton, the potential benefits and shortcomings of yesterday’s Suns trade, why this deal might have happened and a whole lot more!
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/ZRbzZ7jyu4 – 12:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
3 takeaways from the Suns’ Deandre Ayton trade – bit.ly/3EWdE1e via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/OhuxRGD5td – 11:02 AM
3 takeaways from the Suns’ Deandre Ayton trade – bit.ly/3EWdE1e via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/OhuxRGD5td – 11:02 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns to face Deandre Ayton, Portland Trail Blazers twice in preseason, first regular season matchup Nov. 21 in Phoenix #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:30 AM
Phoenix Suns to face Deandre Ayton, Portland Trail Blazers twice in preseason, first regular season matchup Nov. 21 in Phoenix #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:30 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Wednesday:
Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers, Damian Lillard headed to Bucks tinyurl.com/5cw6ucym
‘They clearly just wanted to get rid of him’: Charles Barkley on Suns trading Deandre Ayton (w/video) #Suns #RipCity tinyurl.com/2s4ya33r – 10:03 AM
From Wednesday:
Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers, Damian Lillard headed to Bucks tinyurl.com/5cw6ucym
‘They clearly just wanted to get rid of him’: Charles Barkley on Suns trading Deandre Ayton (w/video) #Suns #RipCity tinyurl.com/2s4ya33r – 10:03 AM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Blazers trade Damian Lillard to Bucks, acquire Deandre Ayton and Jrue Holiday plus picks in 3-team swap
oregonlive.com/blazers/2023/0… – 11:59 PM
Blazers trade Damian Lillard to Bucks, acquire Deandre Ayton and Jrue Holiday plus picks in 3-team swap
oregonlive.com/blazers/2023/0… – 11:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
OFFICIAL: Suns announce trading Deandre Ayton and rookie Toumani Camara to Portland as part of a three-team deal.
Phoenix received Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little and Keon Johnson from Portland and Grayson Allen from Milwaukee Bucks in trade.
Damian Lillard headed to Bucks. #Suns pic.twitter.com/sMuvtnWgDD – 10:57 PM
OFFICIAL: Suns announce trading Deandre Ayton and rookie Toumani Camara to Portland as part of a three-team deal.
Phoenix received Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little and Keon Johnson from Portland and Grayson Allen from Milwaukee Bucks in trade.
Damian Lillard headed to Bucks. #Suns pic.twitter.com/sMuvtnWgDD – 10:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Officially official: Suns trade Deandre Ayton and Toumani Camara as part of a 3-team deal that adds Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Grayson Allen and Keon Johnson pic.twitter.com/5UsGq5rSxo – 10:55 PM
Officially official: Suns trade Deandre Ayton and Toumani Camara as part of a 3-team deal that adds Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Grayson Allen and Keon Johnson pic.twitter.com/5UsGq5rSxo – 10:55 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A breakdown of the Suns’ center swap and what could look different with Jusuf Nurkic as opposed to Deandre Ayton.
Frank Vogel is the key to making it all work: arizonasports.com/story/3534878/… – 10:33 PM
A breakdown of the Suns’ center swap and what could look different with Jusuf Nurkic as opposed to Deandre Ayton.
Frank Vogel is the key to making it all work: arizonasports.com/story/3534878/… – 10:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On the Deandre Ayton trade, why the Suns made this deal, and a quick look at Jusuf Nurkic and the new guys: bit.ly/3EWdE1e – 10:01 PM
On the Deandre Ayton trade, why the Suns made this deal, and a quick look at Jusuf Nurkic and the new guys: bit.ly/3EWdE1e – 10:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘They clearly just wanted to get rid of him’: Charles Barkley on Phoenix Suns trading Deandre Ayton to Portland Trail Blazers (w/video) #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:02 PM
‘They clearly just wanted to get rid of him’: Charles Barkley on Phoenix Suns trading Deandre Ayton to Portland Trail Blazers (w/video) #Suns #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Was on @NBATV earlier talking Deandre Ayton trade.
Thanks again. 💯.
Showing it again here in the next 10 minutes or so on #NBATV. #Suns pic.twitter.com/FuR4t3r7tR – 8:39 PM
Was on @NBATV earlier talking Deandre Ayton trade.
Thanks again. 💯.
Showing it again here in the next 10 minutes or so on #NBATV. #Suns pic.twitter.com/FuR4t3r7tR – 8:39 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod: Bucks big swing, Suns shakeup, Blazers choose Ayton and what now, Miami? open.spotify.com/episode/0t6XVE… – 8:01 PM
NEW @TheCrossover Pod: Bucks big swing, Suns shakeup, Blazers choose Ayton and what now, Miami? open.spotify.com/episode/0t6XVE… – 8:01 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
One area where Deandre Ayton absolutely exceeds Jusuf Nurkic is finishing at the rim. He put down 77.6% of shots inside 5 feet last season compared to 60.9% from Nurkic. However, Nurkic is much better than Ayton from 10 to 19 feet out. pic.twitter.com/PbpuevacrD – 7:59 PM
One area where Deandre Ayton absolutely exceeds Jusuf Nurkic is finishing at the rim. He put down 77.6% of shots inside 5 feet last season compared to 60.9% from Nurkic. However, Nurkic is much better than Ayton from 10 to 19 feet out. pic.twitter.com/PbpuevacrD – 7:59 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
The Blazers essentially traded Damian Lillard to the Bucks for Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, a first-round pick and two swaps.
That’s all the Bucks gave up.
Then Portland traded Nurkic, Little, Keon and Allen for Ayton and Camara.
The value in the Dame trade depends on what… pic.twitter.com/CcoWzVHWi2 – 7:33 PM
The Blazers essentially traded Damian Lillard to the Bucks for Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, a first-round pick and two swaps.
That’s all the Bucks gave up.
Then Portland traded Nurkic, Little, Keon and Allen for Ayton and Camara.
The value in the Dame trade depends on what… pic.twitter.com/CcoWzVHWi2 – 7:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED (AGAIN): Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers, get Jusuf Nurkic from Portland, Damian Lillard headed to Bucks #Suns #RipCity #Blazers #Bucks azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/u8QyoLIu2Z – 7:14 PM
UPDATED (AGAIN): Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers, get Jusuf Nurkic from Portland, Damian Lillard headed to Bucks #Suns #RipCity #Blazers #Bucks azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/u8QyoLIu2Z – 7:14 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
With Deandre Ayton heading to Portland, Devin Booker is now the only player remaining from the Phoenix Suns 2021 Finals team 😲 pic.twitter.com/az2fGIrZwx – 6:48 PM
With Deandre Ayton heading to Portland, Devin Booker is now the only player remaining from the Phoenix Suns 2021 Finals team 😲 pic.twitter.com/az2fGIrZwx – 6:48 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns are reportedly trading Deandre Ayton and Toumani Camara in a 3-team Damian Lillard deal for Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Grayson Allen and Keon Johnson. For @PHNX_Suns, here are 3 immediate takeaways from yours truly: bit.ly/3EWdE1e pic.twitter.com/WhOzqBshkd – 6:45 PM
The Suns are reportedly trading Deandre Ayton and Toumani Camara in a 3-team Damian Lillard deal for Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Grayson Allen and Keon Johnson. For @PHNX_Suns, here are 3 immediate takeaways from yours truly: bit.ly/3EWdE1e pic.twitter.com/WhOzqBshkd – 6:45 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Stood up to the @RohanNadkarni-led Ayton slander on the pod just now. Guy averaged 18/10 as a third option on a really good team. Just turned 25. Going to have a big role in Portland. Under contract for three seasons. This is a good get for the Blazers. Pod posting soon. – 6:30 PM
Stood up to the @RohanNadkarni-led Ayton slander on the pod just now. Guy averaged 18/10 as a third option on a really good team. Just turned 25. Going to have a big role in Portland. Under contract for three seasons. This is a good get for the Blazers. Pod posting soon. – 6:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“With the Suns, something was going on with Deandre Ayton. It goes back to there was an issue with Monty Williams and Deandre Ayton. Now it must have been something else going on in the organization. (Phoenix) clearly just wanted to get rid of him.” Charles Barkley on trade #Suns pic.twitter.com/iAuNsVR4cG – 6:18 PM
“With the Suns, something was going on with Deandre Ayton. It goes back to there was an issue with Monty Williams and Deandre Ayton. Now it must have been something else going on in the organization. (Phoenix) clearly just wanted to get rid of him.” Charles Barkley on trade #Suns pic.twitter.com/iAuNsVR4cG – 6:18 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Damian Lillard trade: Suns end rocky relationship with Deandre Ayton, adding necessary depth around star trio
By: @ColinCBSSports
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 5:39 PM
Damian Lillard trade: Suns end rocky relationship with Deandre Ayton, adding necessary depth around star trio
By: @ColinCBSSports
cbssports.com/nba/news/damia… – 5:39 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think Jusuf Nurkic is a really significant downgrade on DeAndre Ayton. Not just the player we want Ayton to be, the one he is now.
But man, I absolutely love Nassir Little. I think he could really thrive in Phoenix.
Wild trade from Phoenix’s perspective. – 5:33 PM
I think Jusuf Nurkic is a really significant downgrade on DeAndre Ayton. Not just the player we want Ayton to be, the one he is now.
But man, I absolutely love Nassir Little. I think he could really thrive in Phoenix.
Wild trade from Phoenix’s perspective. – 5:33 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
DAMIAN LILLARD TRADE SUMMARY:
MIL: Damian Lillard
POR: Jrue, Ayton, Camara + 3 1sts (MIL)
PHX: Nurkic, Grayson, Little, Johnson
MIL has 1 open roster spot.
POR has 3 open roster spots.
PHX needs to cut 2 players.
MIL is committed to Dame for 2-years more than Giannis is under… – 5:25 PM
DAMIAN LILLARD TRADE SUMMARY:
MIL: Damian Lillard
POR: Jrue, Ayton, Camara + 3 1sts (MIL)
PHX: Nurkic, Grayson, Little, Johnson
MIL has 1 open roster spot.
POR has 3 open roster spots.
PHX needs to cut 2 players.
MIL is committed to Dame for 2-years more than Giannis is under… – 5:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
More words to come, but we gave our initial reactions to the Deandre Ayton trade on an emergency @PHNX_Suns pod: youtube.com/watch?v=g_vtD4… pic.twitter.com/o6LjaeYr5P – 5:01 PM
More words to come, but we gave our initial reactions to the Deandre Ayton trade on an emergency @PHNX_Suns pod: youtube.com/watch?v=g_vtD4… pic.twitter.com/o6LjaeYr5P – 5:01 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Ayton to anchor a frontcourt, a future first and whatever Portland gets for Holiday (expect a bidding war there) — Joe Cronin did well. – 4:50 PM
Ayton to anchor a frontcourt, a future first and whatever Portland gets for Holiday (expect a bidding war there) — Joe Cronin did well. – 4:50 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Blazers possible depth chart:
Backcourt:
Scoot Henderson
Anfernee Simons
Wings:
Shaedon Sharpe
Matisse Thybulle
Jabari Walker
Forwards/Bigs:
Jerami Grant
Deandre Ayton
Toumani Camara – 4:09 PM
Blazers possible depth chart:
Backcourt:
Scoot Henderson
Anfernee Simons
Wings:
Shaedon Sharpe
Matisse Thybulle
Jabari Walker
Forwards/Bigs:
Jerami Grant
Deandre Ayton
Toumani Camara – 4:09 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
It’ll be focused on less, but I really like Ayton going to Portland. He’s talented, young enough to fit the Blazers’ timeline (or not butt up against it), and desperately needed a change of scenery. And it no longer matters that he went number one overall. Just is what it is. AK – 3:54 PM
It’ll be focused on less, but I really like Ayton going to Portland. He’s talented, young enough to fit the Blazers’ timeline (or not butt up against it), and desperately needed a change of scenery. And it no longer matters that he went number one overall. Just is what it is. AK – 3:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Talking with league sources before and since the trade, Jusuf Nurkic is viewed as a team guy who can help Phoenix Suns with his passing.
Buys into his role. Loved by teammates.
Fit is key here. No longer having Deandre Ayton’s max contact huge part to this trade. #Suns – 3:45 PM
Talking with league sources before and since the trade, Jusuf Nurkic is viewed as a team guy who can help Phoenix Suns with his passing.
Buys into his role. Loved by teammates.
Fit is key here. No longer having Deandre Ayton’s max contact huge part to this trade. #Suns – 3:45 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The MVP of the Lillard saga is Joe Cronin. He acquired DeAndre Ayton, and now he had another one great asset (Jrue Holiday) for another great deal. Blazers’ future looks so bright. #ripcity #NBA – 3:35 PM
The MVP of the Lillard saga is Joe Cronin. He acquired DeAndre Ayton, and now he had another one great asset (Jrue Holiday) for another great deal. Blazers’ future looks so bright. #ripcity #NBA – 3:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED: Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers, Damian Lillard headed to Bucks #Suns #Bucks #Blazers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:35 PM
UPDATED: Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers, Damian Lillard headed to Bucks #Suns #Bucks #Blazers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to break down this Deandre Ayton trade! Come hang out:
youtube.com/watch?v=g_vtD4… pic.twitter.com/QxE64lgSzM – 3:12 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to break down this Deandre Ayton trade! Come hang out:
youtube.com/watch?v=g_vtD4… pic.twitter.com/QxE64lgSzM – 3:12 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Nurkic is an offensive downgrade from Ayton, so in that sense, he fits in well with Frank Vogel. AK – 3:04 PM
Nurkic is an offensive downgrade from Ayton, so in that sense, he fits in well with Frank Vogel. AK – 3:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers in three-team trade, getting center Jusuf Nurkic; Damian Lillard headed to Bucks #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:02 PM
Deandre Ayton era over in Phoenix: Suns trade big to Blazers in three-team trade, getting center Jusuf Nurkic; Damian Lillard headed to Bucks #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:02 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
I mean, sure looks like the Mavs had a fair offer for Ayton … apparently – 3:02 PM
I mean, sure looks like the Mavs had a fair offer for Ayton … apparently – 3:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Trail Blazers new squad:
Deandre Ayton
Scoot Henderson
Shaedon Sharpe
Anfernee Simons
Matisse Thybulle
Kevin Knox
Jerami Grant
Jabari Walker
Kris Murray
Solid young core. pic.twitter.com/vD6GZah5R5 – 2:59 PM
Trail Blazers new squad:
Deandre Ayton
Scoot Henderson
Shaedon Sharpe
Anfernee Simons
Matisse Thybulle
Kevin Knox
Jerami Grant
Jabari Walker
Kris Murray
Solid young core. pic.twitter.com/vD6GZah5R5 – 2:59 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG by a Sun in the 2021 Finals:
28.1 — Booker
21.8 — CP3
14.7 — Ayton
12.0 — Mikal
Only one of them is still in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/AB0p4LwgBq – 2:58 PM
Most PPG by a Sun in the 2021 Finals:
28.1 — Booker
21.8 — CP3
14.7 — Ayton
12.0 — Mikal
Only one of them is still in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/AB0p4LwgBq – 2:58 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Dame trade with salaries…
Bucks
– Damian Lillard: $45.6M, $48.8M, $58.5M, $63.2M (player option) — 4 years, $216.1M
Blazers
– Jrue Holiday: $36.9M, $39.4M (player option) — 2 years, $76.3M
– Deandre Ayton: $32.5M, $34.0M, $35.6M — 3 years, $102.1M
– Toumani Camara:… – 2:56 PM
The Dame trade with salaries…
Bucks
– Damian Lillard: $45.6M, $48.8M, $58.5M, $63.2M (player option) — 4 years, $216.1M
Blazers
– Jrue Holiday: $36.9M, $39.4M (player option) — 2 years, $76.3M
– Deandre Ayton: $32.5M, $34.0M, $35.6M — 3 years, $102.1M
– Toumani Camara:… – 2:56 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton is gone in a trade that could very well backfire on the Suns. Or it will prove they were right in selling low on their former franchise center.
One way or the other, clarity is coming on the endless debates about him in the Valley.
Column: arizonasports.com/story/3534872/… – 2:55 PM
Deandre Ayton is gone in a trade that could very well backfire on the Suns. Or it will prove they were right in selling low on their former franchise center.
One way or the other, clarity is coming on the endless debates about him in the Valley.
Column: arizonasports.com/story/3534872/… – 2:55 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Dame trade with salaries…
Bucks
– Damian Lillard: $45.6M, $48.8M, $58.5M, $63.2M (player option) — 4 years, $216.1M
Blazers
– Jrue Holiday: $36.9M, $39.4M (player option) — 2 years, $76.3M
– Deandre Ayton: $32.5M, $34.0M, $35.6M — 3 years, $102.1M
– Toumani Camara:… – 2:51 PM
The Dame trade with salaries…
Bucks
– Damian Lillard: $45.6M, $48.8M, $58.5M, $63.2M (player option) — 4 years, $216.1M
Blazers
– Jrue Holiday: $36.9M, $39.4M (player option) — 2 years, $76.3M
– Deandre Ayton: $32.5M, $34.0M, $35.6M — 3 years, $102.1M
– Toumani Camara:… – 2:51 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
The biggest deals often have the least buzz beforehand:
Damian Lillard traded to Bucks in blockbuster three-team deal with Suns that sends Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton to Portland
nbcsports.com/nba/news/damia… – 2:45 PM
The biggest deals often have the least buzz beforehand:
Damian Lillard traded to Bucks in blockbuster three-team deal with Suns that sends Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton to Portland
nbcsports.com/nba/news/damia… – 2:45 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Trail Blazers new squad:
Deandre Ayton
Jrue Holiday
Scoot Henderson
Shaedon Sharpe
Anfernee Simons
Matisse Thybulle
Kevin Knox
Jerami Grant
Jabari Walker
Kris Murray
Solid young core. pic.twitter.com/GzvWKgCOTW – 2:40 PM
Trail Blazers new squad:
Deandre Ayton
Jrue Holiday
Scoot Henderson
Shaedon Sharpe
Anfernee Simons
Matisse Thybulle
Kevin Knox
Jerami Grant
Jabari Walker
Kris Murray
Solid young core. pic.twitter.com/GzvWKgCOTW – 2:40 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
2023-24 Blazers potential starting lineup
Henderson
Simons
Sharpe
Grant
Ayton
Such an underrated and promising lineup. Blazers will be a problem. #ripcity #NBA – 2:39 PM
2023-24 Blazers potential starting lineup
Henderson
Simons
Sharpe
Grant
Ayton
Such an underrated and promising lineup. Blazers will be a problem. #ripcity #NBA – 2:39 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
So the Suns swap Deandre Ayton in favor of depth:
Jusuf Nurkic
Grayson Allen
Nassir Little
Keon Johnson
There wasn’t trust from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant in Ayton, and the Suns already found out Ayton wasn’t slowing down Nikola Jokic.
No one can, so there’s some logic in… – 2:39 PM
So the Suns swap Deandre Ayton in favor of depth:
Jusuf Nurkic
Grayson Allen
Nassir Little
Keon Johnson
There wasn’t trust from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant in Ayton, and the Suns already found out Ayton wasn’t slowing down Nikola Jokic.
No one can, so there’s some logic in… – 2:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Trail Blazers new squad:
Deandre Ayton
Scoot Henderson
Shaedon Sharpe
Anfernee Simons
Matisse Thybulle
Kevin Knox
Jerami Grant
Jabari Walker
Kris Murray
Solid young core. pic.twitter.com/VjulZef8h5 – 2:39 PM
Trail Blazers new squad:
Deandre Ayton
Scoot Henderson
Shaedon Sharpe
Anfernee Simons
Matisse Thybulle
Kevin Knox
Jerami Grant
Jabari Walker
Kris Murray
Solid young core. pic.twitter.com/VjulZef8h5 – 2:39 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
So the Suns swap Deandre Ayton in favor of depth:
Jusuf Nurkic
Grayson Allen
Nassir Little
Keon Johnson
There wasn’t trust from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant in Ayton, and the Suns already found out Ayton wasn’t slowing down Nikola Jokic.
No one can, so there’s some logic in… – 2:38 PM
So the Suns swap Deandre Ayton in favor of depth:
Jusuf Nurkic
Grayson Allen
Nassir Little
Keon Johnson
There wasn’t trust from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant in Ayton, and the Suns already found out Ayton wasn’t slowing down Nikola Jokic.
No one can, so there’s some logic in… – 2:38 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The Portland Trail Blazers did an excellent job in this trade. Not only added to their roster a versatile veteran guard like Jrue Holiday, but most importantly, they acquired DeAndre Ayton,adding to their young core a top-level big man. Joe Cronin is THE MAN! #ripcity #NBA – 2:38 PM
The Portland Trail Blazers did an excellent job in this trade. Not only added to their roster a versatile veteran guard like Jrue Holiday, but most importantly, they acquired DeAndre Ayton,adding to their young core a top-level big man. Joe Cronin is THE MAN! #ripcity #NBA – 2:38 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I sincerely hope Deandre Ayton balls out in Portland. Genuinely nice guy I enjoyed covering and talking with over the last 5 years, and I like his fit in Portland as part of a young rebuild – 2:38 PM
I sincerely hope Deandre Ayton balls out in Portland. Genuinely nice guy I enjoyed covering and talking with over the last 5 years, and I like his fit in Portland as part of a young rebuild – 2:38 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton is up there for me when it comes to players I’ve covered. He was never afraid to be honest (especially when we needed it) and the unpredictability of that in other ways kept things fun. So many great quotes over the years. Wishing him well in Portland! – 2:35 PM
Deandre Ayton is up there for me when it comes to players I’ve covered. He was never afraid to be honest (especially when we needed it) and the unpredictability of that in other ways kept things fun. So many great quotes over the years. Wishing him well in Portland! – 2:35 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Dame time proves not to be Heat’s time, with Lillard dealt by Blazers to Bucks. sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/27/lil… Portland winds up with Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton, trumping packages from Heat’s side. – 2:33 PM
Dame time proves not to be Heat’s time, with Lillard dealt by Blazers to Bucks. sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/27/lil… Portland winds up with Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton, trumping packages from Heat’s side. – 2:33 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Portland Trail Blazers’ new young core as they officially exit the Damian Lillard era:
Scoot Henderson
Shaedon Sharpe
Deandre Ayton pic.twitter.com/PDBzEdr684 – 2:31 PM
The Portland Trail Blazers’ new young core as they officially exit the Damian Lillard era:
Scoot Henderson
Shaedon Sharpe
Deandre Ayton pic.twitter.com/PDBzEdr684 – 2:31 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Love this the Blazers. Once they flip Jrue it’ll be 2 first round picks and Ayton.
Bucks get Lillard so they win. Him and Giannis are gonna be fun.
Suns…you sure about this live because Nurkic isn’t good – 2:28 PM
Love this the Blazers. Once they flip Jrue it’ll be 2 first round picks and Ayton.
Bucks get Lillard so they win. Him and Giannis are gonna be fun.
Suns…you sure about this live because Nurkic isn’t good – 2:28 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
After saying all offseason they intended on keeping Deandre Ayton, the Suns trade him in exchange for multiple role players: Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson.
The 2018 No. 1 overall pick gets a fresh start in Portland for their long-awaited rebuild.… pic.twitter.com/6bMbGu2ocH – 2:28 PM
After saying all offseason they intended on keeping Deandre Ayton, the Suns trade him in exchange for multiple role players: Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson.
The 2018 No. 1 overall pick gets a fresh start in Portland for their long-awaited rebuild.… pic.twitter.com/6bMbGu2ocH – 2:28 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Don’t like what Phoenix did in getting involved in this Lillard trade. Nurkic is a bad contract and always hurt. Although Allen helps, Little and Johnson haven’t proven that they can even be rotation players. Would have been better off sticking with Ayton – 2:28 PM
Don’t like what Phoenix did in getting involved in this Lillard trade. Nurkic is a bad contract and always hurt. Although Allen helps, Little and Johnson haven’t proven that they can even be rotation players. Would have been better off sticking with Ayton – 2:28 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Heat fans will hate this, but it’s a better deal for Portland. They don’t need Herro (who clearly isn’t easy to flip, since Miami couldn’t find a 3rd team). Ayton is a young big with talent. Jrue will get them a pick/picks. That unprotected 2029 for Milwaukee is valuable. AK – 2:27 PM
Heat fans will hate this, but it’s a better deal for Portland. They don’t need Herro (who clearly isn’t easy to flip, since Miami couldn’t find a 3rd team). Ayton is a young big with talent. Jrue will get them a pick/picks. That unprotected 2029 for Milwaukee is valuable. AK – 2:27 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Column coming in a bit but the biggest mystery this Suns offseason was where Deandre Ayton’s trade value was after a lot of scattered reports. We just got our answer. – 2:25 PM
Column coming in a bit but the biggest mystery this Suns offseason was where Deandre Ayton’s trade value was after a lot of scattered reports. We just got our answer. – 2:25 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Instant reactions to the big trade! Going to be a GREAT one.
Dame to the Bucks
Nurkic going to the Suns
Jrue and Ayton to the Blazers
youtube.com/live/N3kd5jbof… – 2:25 PM
Instant reactions to the big trade! Going to be a GREAT one.
Dame to the Bucks Nurkic going to the Suns Jrue and Ayton to the Blazersyoutube.com/live/N3kd5jbof… – 2:25 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Full terms of the Damian Lillard blockbuster:
Bucks receive = Damian Lillard
Blazers receive = Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 unprotected 1st via Bucks, unprotected swaps in 2028 and 2030 via Bucks
Suns receive = Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little,… pic.twitter.com/mQYnyiUg3J – 2:24 PM
Full terms of the Damian Lillard blockbuster:
Bucks receive = Damian Lillard
Blazers receive = Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 unprotected 1st via Bucks, unprotected swaps in 2028 and 2030 via Bucks
Suns receive = Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little,… pic.twitter.com/mQYnyiUg3J – 2:24 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Full terms of the Damian Lillard blockbuster:
Bucks receive = Damian Lillard
Blazers receive = Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 unprotected 1st via Bucks, unprotected swaps in 2028 and 2030 via Bucks
Suns receive = Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nasir Little,… pic.twitter.com/FiHv4atBI8 – 2:22 PM
Full terms of the Damian Lillard blockbuster:
Bucks receive = Damian Lillard
Blazers receive = Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, 2029 unprotected 1st via Bucks, unprotected swaps in 2028 and 2030 via Bucks
Suns receive = Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nasir Little,… pic.twitter.com/FiHv4atBI8 – 2:22 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
So for Damian Lillard, the Blazers ended up getting:
Deandre Ayton
Jrue Holiday (who they’ll try to flip)
Toumani Camara
2029 MIL first-round pick
Swaps in 2028, 2030
They decided that was better than what they could have gotten with the Heat involved. – 2:22 PM
So for Damian Lillard, the Blazers ended up getting:
Deandre Ayton
Jrue Holiday (who they’ll try to flip)
Toumani Camara
2029 MIL first-round pick
Swaps in 2028, 2030
They decided that was better than what they could have gotten with the Heat involved. – 2:22 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
First thoughts aren’t even about Dame: Don’t like the Suns punting on Ayton for that return and WHERE IS JRUE GOING? – 2:21 PM
First thoughts aren’t even about Dame: Don’t like the Suns punting on Ayton for that return and WHERE IS JRUE GOING? – 2:21 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Portland is trading Damian Lillard to Milwaukee as part of a three-team trade, sources say. Deandre Ayton is going to Portland and Jusuf Nurkic is headed to Phoenix. – 2:19 PM
Portland is trading Damian Lillard to Milwaukee as part of a three-team trade, sources say. Deandre Ayton is going to Portland and Jusuf Nurkic is headed to Phoenix. – 2:19 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sources: Portland, Milwaukee and Phoenix have agreed to a three-team trade:
Bucks get: Damian Lillard
Suns: Jusuf Nurkic
Blazers: Deandre Ayton – 2:18 PM
Sources: Portland, Milwaukee and Phoenix have agreed to a three-team trade:
Bucks get: Damian Lillard
Suns: Jusuf Nurkic
Blazers: Deandre Ayton – 2:18 PM
More on this storyline
Ayton could certainly play with more force on both ends, be more assertive and presumably, he can be coached up in his new surroundings. The things that can’t be taught, he possesses: touch around the rim with both hands, a reliable 15-foot jumper and a really good foul shooter for someone his size (75% for his career). -via Yahoo! Sports / September 30, 2023
As has been the case since he bought the team in February, Mat Ishbia, I’m told, was very involved in this deal. Phoenix not only wanted more depth, but also players who they believed were a better fit for their Devin Booker-Kevin Durant-Bradley Beal trio. Nurkic, the 29-year-old big man who is signed through the 2025-26 campaign, was a longtime target on that front, who they’re thrilled to have landed. -via The Athletic / September 29, 2023
Patrick Beverley: It’s still smoke with Ayton, but I have a feeling he go cook in Portland -via Twitter @patbev21 / September 29, 2023