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Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton was not drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft for his shooting prowess. As a more traditional, low-post big, Ayton is more old school in his ability to score from the post. However, Ayton might be taking the next step in his development as an […]

Ricky Rubio, now of the Phoenix Suns, said that he can help young stars Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton reach their maximum potential. Rubio admitted that he’s been in contact with Booker and Ayton. He also added that he’s very excited to start working with them and hopefully share some tidbits on how they can […]

Recently appointed Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams appears to be pumped about his new job. The former New Orleans Pelicans head honcho recently spoke about one of his new team’s young stars, Deandre Ayton, and described how impressed he has been with the 20-year-old after the two recently touched base: Monty Williams said he’s […]

Phoenix Suns big man DeAndre Ayton is coming off of a terrific rookie campaign in which he averaged 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds over 30.7 minutes per game while shooting 58.5 percent from the floor and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. While his season was overshadowed by fellow rookies Luka Doncic and Trae Young […]

Until the Game 6 loss to the Toronto Raptors, the entire world got a good glance at an under-appreciated player that can impact the game in every way possible. This 6’5’’ combo guard was last seen using his size to bully smaller guards on his way to finishing at the rim. When he wasn’t doing […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

The NBA has named Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, Dallas Mavericks point-forward Luka Doncic and Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young as this year’s top three finalists for the Rookie of the Year award. It was an unsurprising turn, as the three rookies established themselves as a cut above the rest of the 2018 Draft […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton will represent the franchise at the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery next week, according to Duane Rankin of AZCentral. Ayton was the No. 1 overall pick by the Suns in the 2018 NBA Draft. Phoenix is hoping Ayton can bring the team some luck in this year’s draft. Deandre Ayton will […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton apparently got paid $10,000 per month by head coach Sean Miller when he was playing at the University of Arizona, according to Jeff Borzello and Mark Schlabach of ESPN. The Suns drafted Ayton with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Federal prosecutors on Wednesday played a […]

The Phoenix Suns are confident that the core of Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and Kelly Oubre Jr. would be enticing enough for a coach to take the head coaching vacancy, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. The Suns will interview as many as six candidates for the job, starting with the frontrunner Monty Williams, who […]

The Phoenix Suns could find themselves making the first selection of the NBA Draft for the second season in a row after grabbing center DeAndre Ayton with the No. 1 overall pick last year. If the Suns are gifted the top selection, they will almost certainly nab Duke freshman sensation Zion Williamson, who is fully expected […]

The Phoenix Suns have lost six games in a row and things could be getting worse. They have a possible win coming up against fellow bottom-feeders Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, but that’s even more up-in-the-air now, as multiple players will be out for the Suns. According to the latest injury report, Deandre Ayton, Tyler Johnson […]

Deandre Ayton has lost a lot of games in his NBA rookie season with the Phoenix Suns, but he won a high honor on Saturday night. Ayton, the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, passed Alvan Adams for the most rebounds by a Suns rookie in Phoenix’s 120-115 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. […]

Deandre Ayton’s night ended prematurely after he suffered an ankle injury in the Phoenix Suns’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Ayton picked up the injury late in the third quarter of the game. The Suns rookie drove to the basket off a pick-and-roll play with Jamal Crawford, but he left foot awkwardly slipped after making […]

Michael Avenatti isn’t going down without a fight. The unabashedly self-aggrandizing lawyer — made famous for representing adult film star Stormy Daniels who has since dropped him in her civil suit against President Trump — was arrested on Monday for allegedly trying to extort $20 million from Nike. A day later, though, Avenatti lived up to […]

It was another blowout loss for the struggling Phoenix Suns on Monday night, as they fell to the Utah Jazz, 125-92. If it’s any consolation though, what the Suns can take away from this defeat is how superstar Devin Booker absolutely torched the Jazz for a game-high 59 points. That and this monster jam by […]

Marvin Bagley III, the number two overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, was a head-scratching decision for many draft experts and NBA pundits when his name was called. With Luka Doncic still on the board, many thought the Kings were crazy to take the Bag Man over Luka – one of the best prospects […]

While his debut season has been somewhat overshadowed by what Luka Doncic and Trae Young have been doing for their respective teams, it is undeniable that Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton has proven to be one of the most promising big men in the league today. As a matter of fact, last June’s first overall […]

Chicago Bulls big man Robin Lopez may not have the most versatile offensive repertoire, but one move that he does have down pat is the hook shot, and Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton is jealous. So jealous, in fact, that Ayton wants the move for himself. Following the Bulls’ 116-101 victory over the Suns on […]

The Phoenix Suns were dismantled in front of their home crowd by the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. It appears center Deandre Ayton feels he should shoulder the blame for this loss. Ayton endured perhaps his worst performance of the 2018-19 NBA season. According to Duane Ranking of AZ Central, he pinned this loss on […]

It’s a battle of who could care less in Phoenix tonight, with the two worst teams in the league facing off in the battle for draft position. The most notable highlight from this tank-off has been some rookie-on-rookie crime perpetrated by second-round selection Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks against #1 overall pick Deandre Ayton. Mitchell […]

Now that we’re headed down the final stretch of the NBA’s regular season, a few things are clear. First and foremost, the Golden State Warriors have a fantastic shot at defending their championship and might do so in convincing fashion since DeMarcus Cousins hasn’t shown any rust stemming from his Achilles injury. Secondly, a group […]

DeAndre Ayton was elated to snap the Phoenix Suns’ 17-game skid with a 124-121 win over the Miami Heat, evoking the words of “Reverend” Devin Booker after the Suns earned their 12th win of the 2018-19 regular season. “Halle-f***ing-llujah,” said Ayton after the win, later adding. “That was a good game, everyone showed great energy […]

The Phoenix Suns have lost 17 straight games and are well on their way to the lottery this June. However, last year’s first overall pick DeAndre Ayton seems to be tired of losing and is making it clear that he’s ready to take the next step and become the franchise’s leader. “I gave them enough […]

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the worst teams in the NBA this season, which is not all that surprising. Rookie big man Deandre Ayton was asked about the Suns’ struggles this year and said that it is merely hard to win in this league: “It’s very hard to win in this league,” said […]

Phoenix Suns rookie big man Deandre Ayton says the 2018-19 rookie class is unique and the future of the NBA. Deandre Ayton was the No. 1 overall pick by the Suns. Marvin Bagley III went No. 2 to the Sacramento Kings, followed by Luka Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks, Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Memphis […]

The Phoenix Suns certainly have a lot of young talent, including No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton, but they aren’t winning a lot of games. The Suns currently own a record of 11-47 and have lost 14 games in a row, most recently falling to the Sacramento Kings by a score of 117-104 on Sunday. […]

The Phoenix Suns nabbed former University of Arizona Wildcats center Deandre Ayton with the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft last June. Since then, Ayton has gone on to average a double-double through his first 52 professional games with 16.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per contest to his credit. Despite that fact, many […]

Phoenix Suns rookie center Deandre Ayton is having a great season and will be a top candidate for Rookie of the Year, even though Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic is currently the clear favorite. But Ayton isn’t worried about the award. There is more on his mind than collecting personal awards. He wants to lead […]

Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton was happy with how his team performed despite the loss at the hands of the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Per the Phoenix Suns official Twitter page, Ayton added that the Suns are maturing despite their youth and that their game tonight showed that they can compete and challenge any […]

So far this season, Luka Doncic has caught the headlines. The rookie sensation has proven all his doubters wrong. He has one of the best offensive skillsets coming into the league since perhaps even LeBron James. His highlights have been all over the internet and television. All of his flashy passes and stepback fadeaway threes […]

Big men are back in the NBA! But just in case you’ve somehow missed that plain-as-day development over the past several seasons, Golden State Warriors star DeMarcus Cousins showered his fellow behemoths with praise on Friday night. After scoring 18 points, grabbing five rebounds, and dishing four assists in his team’s victory over the Phoenix […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to get a winning streak going against the Phoenix Suns. However, shooting guard Klay Thompson knows Deandre Ayton will not make it easy for them. The rookie has played extremely well as of late. According to Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Thompson is convinced he has all the […]

With LaVar Ball sensing that his son, Lonzo, could be on his way out of Los Angeles in the midst of the Anthony Davis trade rumors, he already has a Plan B. According to AZ Sports, LaVar wants Lonzo and his other two sons, LiAngelo and LaMelo, to play for the Phoenix Suns in order […]

Phoenix Suns rookie big man Deandre Ayton has been ruled out of his team’s game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night as a result of a sprained ankle, according to Gina Mizell of The Athletic. Forward T.J. Warren (ankle) and point guard De’Anthony Melton (ankle) will also be sidelined. In addition, big man Richaun […]

After missing Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, both Deandre Ayton and Richaun Holmes have been ruled out for the Phoenix Suns game tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Initially posted by The Athletic’s Gina Mizell and later confirmed by the team themselves, the Suns will be without both starting big men once again, as Ayton […]

The Phoenix Suns will be without Deandre Ayton and Richaun Holmes against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday: Injury Update: Deandre Ayton (left ankle sprain) and Richaun Holmes (right foot sprain) are out tonight. — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 20, 2019 Both Ayton and Holmes suffered their respective foot injuries in Saturday’s 135-115 loss against the […]

Phoneix Suns top players Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton, as well as veteran guard Jamal Crawford, attended a discussion on a proposal to renovate the arena with over $230 million in funding. Earlier this season there were rumors that Suns owner Robert Sarvar might be moving the team elsewhere if he didn’t get the public […]

Phoenix Suns top overall pick Deandre Ayton has likely heard it all when it comes to comparisons to his greatest threat for the Rookie of the Year award, front-runner Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. “I cringe a little bit,” Deandre Ayton told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “I have family and friends who […]