Blazers ‘Not Interested’ in Deandre Ayton Trade, Says Suns Insider

ThePortland Trail Blazers会产生很大的移动。是否成r that’s on draft day or a trade during free agency, the Blazers should look very different on Opening Night than they do today.

Among the players that have been linked to the Blazers isPhoenix Sunscenter Deandre Ayton, who has been flying in trade rumors ever since last offseason. The Suns failed to sign Ayton last offseason when he was a free agent, but the Indiana Pacers signed him to an offer sheet, which Phoenix matched shortly thereafter.

Recently, Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports reported that the Blazers were interested in Ayton. However, local reporter John Gambadoro, who hosts a radio show in the Phoenix area, refuted that report in a tweet.

Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report quote tweeted Gambadoro’s response, claiming him to be “pretty reliable” on Suns rumors and reports.

Ayton is a name to watch over the summer, but the Blazers don’t exactly fit the bill for a new location for him. With Jusuf Nurkic manning the center position, it would mean the Blazers would have to find a new home for him as well. There’s also the fact that Ayton is owed over $102 million over the next three seasons.

为什么太阳匹配报价表keep Ayton wasn’t necessarily because Phoenix wanted to keep him. While he’s a good center, it’s hard to justify any non-All-Star making that kind of money. By re-signing him, the Suns now have an opportunity to get something for him in return as opposed to letting him walk to the Pacers for nothing.

The Suns will likely find a new home for Ayton this summer, it just probably won’t be with the Blazers.