Deandre Ayton’s impending free agency is hanging over the Phoenix Suns’ head — and the entire NBA offseason — as one of the biggest stories of the summer. The 23-year-old former No. 1 overall pick is seeking a max contract. The question is which team will give it to him. Make no mistake about it: Ayton is getting a max…
A championship would’ve made the upcoming offseason so much simpler for the Phoenix Suns. Coming off a 64-win campaign that had them looking like title favorites, bringing the franchise its first Larry O’Brien trophy would’ve made the check list easy for general manager James Jones: Re-sign Deandre Ayton, give Devin Booker his supermax, extend Cam Johnson and tweak the rest…...
In 54 years as a franchise, there is not a single player or topic that’s been more divisive among the Phoenix Suns fanbase than Deandre Ayton. His mere existence as the No. 1 selection in the 2018 NBA Draft made him an immediate lightning rod for debate, and not just in the usual way first overall picks are scrutinized. His…...
[*Extremely Captain America voice*] So you didn’t come to terms with your franchise cornerstone. With the NBA deadline for rookie contract extensions coming and going on Monday afternoon, the Phoenix Suns were unable to reach an agreement with their former No. 1 overall pick, Deandre Ayton. Mikal Bridges earned a four-year, $90 million that represents excellent value in the present…...
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