Deandre Ayton, the Blazers
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Former Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton was introduced as a new member of the Los Angeles Lakers this week. During the press conference, Ayton said he learned a lot during his two seasons in Portland but was looking forward to winning with the Lakers.
Jason McIntyre doesn't feel that calling Deandre Ayton one of the best bigs in the NBA is that much of a stretch.
With Deandre Ayton expected to be bought out by the Portland Trailblazers, here are three teams that would be an ideal fit for the seven-year big man’s services.
Deandre Ayton will be looking for a new team. Ayton and the Trail Blazers are finalizing a contract buyout in a surprise move, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported late Sunday night. The move comes following a season in which the 26-year-old averaged 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks while shooting 56.6 percent from the field.
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BasketballNetwork.net on MSN"You can't trick a former player that's your coach" - Perkins doesn't buy that Ayton struggled with Blazers because of losing cultureESPN's Kendrick Perkins disagrees with the notion that the newly signed Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton struggled during his tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers because he was a winning player put in a losing situation.
Feb 1, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2, left) shoots the ball over Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (2) during the second half at Moda Center.