Deandre Ayton, Bucks and Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to be one of the ... One name that has been rumored to be moved is center Deandre Ayton. With the Trail Blazers' plethora of centers on the roster, it ...
The Portland Trail Blazers took a shot at trying to help Deandre Ayton fulfill the potential that led to him being the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft when they acquired him from the Phoenix Suns in 2023.
Ayton is in jeopardy of missing a fourth straight game Tuesday due to a left knee sprain. If the star big man cannot suit up for the Trail Blazers against Milwaukee, the lion's share of the center minutes would be divvied up among rookie first-rounder Donovan Clingan and veteran Robert Williams in Portland's rotation.
The Deandre Ayton experience in Portland has not been ideal for the Trail Blazers, who should be second-guessing their decision to trade for the big man.
Ayton will miss his third straight game due to a left knee sprain, and his next opportunity to play will be Tuesday against the Bucks. Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams (hand) will serve as the Blazers' top centers Sunday due to Ayton's injury.
Despite a limited role, the Portland Trail Blazers' most impactful center is emerging as an essential piece in their rebuild.
This is the second game in Portland for Lillard since he was traded to Milwaukee in September 2023. Last season, the Blazers beat the Bucks in Portland, 119-116.
The Blazers have a chance to win three consecutive games for just the second time this season when they play the Magic.
Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107.
Despite being on a four-game winning streak, the Portland Trail Blazers are still at 13th place in the Western Conference with a 17-28 record. This means that e
The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching and one of the most interesting teams that is not being talked about enough is the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta is curre