Deandre Ayton Articles - Page 17

Following the trend of NBA players showing physical transformations after the quarantine period, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton also lost some weight for the re-start of the 2019-20 season. Ayton’s Suns teammate Mikal Bridges earlier revealed that 21-year-old University of Arizona product looks more fluid with his movements during their practices inside the bubble at […]

For the Phoenix Suns to shock the world and reach the 2020 playoffs, All-Star shooting guard Devin Booker and second-year center Deandre Ayton essentially have to play like superstars in the eight seeding games which are set to start on July 30 at Disney World. Suns head coach Monty Williams has commented in recent days […]

The NBA is beaming with young talent, from blazing fast speed demons like De’Aaron Fox to deadeye shooters like Jamal Murray, to high-flying studs like Zion Williamson. All three of these players have one thing in common — they’re all promising, budding stars under 24 years of age. Here at ClutchPoints, we’ll give you the […]

The Phoenix Suns are still seeking their first championship since joining the NBA in 1968, and haven’t made an appearance in the NBA Finals since 1993 — a five-game loss to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. And the team hasn’t even made the playoffs since the 2009-10 season. At the moment, though, the Suns […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young called out Ronnie 2K, the digital marketing director at 2K Sports, after a narrow loss to Deandre Ayton in his quarterfinal matchup of the NBA 2K Tournament. Young, playing with the Los Angeles Lakers had led the entire game but carried only a one-point lead entering the fourth, as […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was pretty hyped up while using LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The young star used James and the Lakers in his match versus Phoenix Suns center DeAndre Ayton in the quarterfinals round of the NBA 2K Players Tournament on Thursday. Young let out a huge scream after completing […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton may have gotten the better of Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine in their players-only NBA 2K league match-up, but he acknowledged that the latter’s 2K character is way more “overpowered” than his. The 13th-seed Ayton used the Houston Rockets and edged the 10th seed LaVine’s Miami Heat in their first-round […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine matched up against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton in the NBA 2K 20 tournament. However, LaVine apparently doesn’t know the controls too well. Take a look: LaVine is in a 2K tournament asking how to throw alley-oops 😂#NBA2KTourney pic.twitter.com/Ur7CMFRjVa — Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) April 4, 2020 "You lucky […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant is the betting favorite to win Friday’s NBA 2K tournament. The league has planned a players-only NBA 2K tournament in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown: These are the odds for Friday’s 2K tournament, per @SBD. @KDTrey5 is the favorite. pic.twitter.com/38xYnBUVUO — Anthony Puccio (@APOOCH) April 1, 2020 Kevin […]

The Houston Texans signed Randall Cobb in hopes that he could become a valuable addition to the offense. Despite it being a questionable move to sign him, an NFL executive believes that Deshaun Watson will ‘love’ Cobb. NFL executives opine on Texans' addition of Randall Cobb: 'Cobb is a good player and a great person,' […]

The Phoenix Suns are hoping second-year center Deandre Ayton can play on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Ayton is dealing with a left ankle injury and didn’t play on Friday versus the Portland Trail Blazers, a game the Suns were still able to win: Monty Williams "hopeful" Deandre Ayton can play tomorrow vs. Milwaukee as […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is doubtful to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday because of an ankle injury. While Ayton is expected to miss games, Suns head coach Monty Williams believes the former No. 1 overall pick will play again this season: Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton (ankle) participated in some non-contact stuff […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton will miss a few games after spraining his left ankle on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. Ayton is already in a walking boot and Suns head coach Monty Williams is going to take a wait and see approach with the former No. 1 overall pick moving forward. “When I looked […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. will undergo surgery to repair his torn meniscus, according to Arizona Sports. Oubre Jr. had sought a second opinion before electing for surgery. A timeline for his recovery isn’t known yet, but an update could come on Wednesday. However, it’s probably safe to assume the injury will sideline Oubre […]

Deandre Ayton had another monster performance for the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, finishing with 25 points (11-of-22 from the field, 3-of-4 from the line), 17 rebounds, and three blocks against the Los Angeles Clippers. It would, however, come in a losing effort, with the Clippers outgunning the Suns to emerge with a 102-92 victory in […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Nicolo Melli has been chosen as a replacement for Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton at this season’s Rising Stars Game, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. NBA Rising Stars roster update: New Orleans‘ Nicolo Melli is replacing Suns No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton on the World […]

The Phoenix Suns fell to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday by a score of 129-108. After the blowout loss, Deandre Ayton took the time to criticize the officiating in the game. “I just don’t like how these refs called the game tonight…I’m putting it on them,” Ayton said per Gina Mizell of The Athletic. The […]

Deandre Ayton has forged himself in Phoenix Suns history as the youngest player with a 20-20 game. In their dominant 121-98 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday, Ayton put up 26 points and 21 rebounds. Ayton took the record from Earl Williams. Deandre Ayton is easily the youngest player in @Suns history to […]

The Phoenix Suns faced off against the New York Knicks on Thursday night, and the Suns were able to easily put away the Knicks on the road. A key reason was a huge game from Deandre Ayton, which was punctuated by this scintillating beyond half-court alley-oop from Ricky Rubio to the big man: Ricky Rubio […]

The Phoenix Suns will start on a three-game road trip on Tuesday and according to head coach Monty Williams, Deandre Ayton will continue coming off the bench. Per Duane Rankin of AZ Central, Williams likes Ayton’s performance coming off the bench and he’s sticking to it. Monty Williams said he's sticking with same #Suns starting […]

Phoenix Suns second-year center Deandre Ayton addressed his recent move to the bench under head coach Monty Williams. In a recent interview with Duane Rankin of AZ Central, Ayton said that being a reserve in Phoenix was something new, unlike anything else that’s happened in his career. “New. New,” said Ayton when asked how it […]

Phoenix Suns 2018 no. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton came off the bench in their 98-94 victory over the Orlando Magic. Suns head coach Monty Williams made sure to warn anyone who is thinking about looking more into his lineup change on Friday night. Per Gina Mizell of The Athletic, Williams made the move to […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams is perfectly fine with Deandre Ayton expanding his range. Williams denied any indication that he does not want his second-year center shooting three-pointers prior to Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Monty Williams said he hasn’t told Deandre Ayton to not shoot 3s — Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson) January 5, […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is set to return against the Portland Trail Blazers after a five-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. Ayton, the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, will play just his third game donning the Suns jersey in the 2019-20 season. Deandre Ayton will return tonight from a […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams says second-year big man Deandre Ayton has “progressed immensely” from his ankle injury. After returning from his PED suspension against the Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 17, Ayton has missed the last five games due to an ankle injury. He has been upgraded to questionable for Monday night’s game against […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton’s return to the lineup didn’t last long. After returning from his PED suspension against the Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 17, Ayton has missed the last three games due to an ankle injury. Suns head coach Monty Williams says the team is being cautious with Ayton so his ankle injury doesn’t linger for […]

The Phoenix Suns have sometimes impressed with their play. However, they may have to play the Denver Nuggets without Deandre Ayton and Ricky Rubio. Gina Mizell of The Athletic revealed that the Western Conference duel between two exciting young teams will have to happen without the Suns’ first overall pick in 2018 while the Spanish […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton’s return to the lineup didn’t last long. After returning from his PED suspension against the Los Angeles Clippers, Ayton now has a right ankle sprain and won’t play on Friday versus the Oklahoma City Thunder: #Suns have diagnosed Deandre Ayton with a right ankle sprain, and have ruled him OUT […]

Deandre Ayton played his first NBA game after sitting out the past 25 games due to a league-imposed PED suspension. The second-year Phoenix Suns center took a diuretic that was banned by the NBA, but he has no room to repent now that his team needs him to pick up the slack 27 games into […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton made his much awaited return to the hardcourt after missing 25 games due to suspension. Last year’s no. 1 overall pick spoke on his first game back and admitted that he needs to work on catching up with the Suns’ pace on offense, per Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. […]

2018 No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton recently spoke about his 25-game PED suspension. In a sit-down interview with Tom Chambers for FOX Sports Arizona, the Phoenix Suns center expressed his disappointment and embarrassment for what happened: “I was shocked at first, and it was just this moment to where they, I think they were […]

Former Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov washed his hands on the Luka Doncic snub, noting that he has no regrets that the team opted to select Deandre Ayton instead. Kokoskov actually coached Doncic in the Slovenian national team. He didn’t reveal if he had any output on the Suns’ possible draft choices. But Suns […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, was suspended for 25 games earlier this season after the league announced he tested positive for a diuretic, violating the anti-drug policy. A lot has changed since the 21-year-old was sidelined, and Suns head coach Monty Williams explained how he […]

The Phoenix Suns have gotten out to one of their best starts in recent memory, starting the season with an 8-9 record after looking like one of the worst teams in the NBA over the last handful of years. They’ve managed to do this without starting center Deandre Ayton for every game but the season […]

Sitting at fifth place in the West, the Phoenix Suns have been off to a blazing hot start at 7-4. Led in part by offseason acquisition Aron Baynes, the center’s sniping from deep has been one of the most surprising feature’s of this year’s Phoenix team. The big New Zealander is knocking down 46.8 percent […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams believes second-year center Deandre Ayton will be “hungry” when he returns from his suspension. Ayton received a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for a diuretic. “He’s doing well,” Williams said, via the Arizona Central. “He’ll be hungry once he gets back I’m sure. […]

Phoenix Suns second-year big man DeAndre Ayton was recently handed a 25-game suspension due to violating the league’s anti-doping protocol. This was definitely a huge blow for the 21-year-old, who is primed for a breakout sophomore campaign. In a recent article from Heavy.com, it is being reported that Ayton has every intention of fighting this […]

Basketball Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley chimed in on the whole DeAndre Ayton situation, and how the prized Phoenix Suns big man has recently been suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-doping policy. Barkley, who himself is a Suns legend for the great things he did with the franchise during […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton was hit with a 25-game suspension by the NBA this week due to violation of the banned substance policy, and head coach Monty Williams is finally responding to the impactful loss. Per The Athletic’s Gina Mizell on Twitter, Williams told the media on Friday that it’s his “responsibility” to have […]