Best & Worst Free Agency Destinations For Deandre Ayton

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Worst Landing Spot: Phoenix Suns

Arguably, this is a hot take. The Phoenix Suns made the NBA Finals and led the league in regular-season wins during Deandre Ayton’s tenure. How could they be the worst landing spot for him in free agency?

Well, unlike any other team, Ayton’s relationship with the Suns is already compromised. The well feels poisoned here. Ayton played 17 minutes in an elimination game against the Dallas Mavericks and it was reported to be an “internal decision”.

It’s hard to imagine an internal decision leading to that result that speaks to a long future with the Phoenix Suns for Ayton.

Furthermore, this Suns team may be on the verge of collapse. Chris Paul is 37 years old. Eventually, he has to decline. It’s unclear what the future holds for this group, but one thing is certain: replacing the Point God won’t be easy.

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In fact, it might be so difficult that it’s not worth the team’s time. If the Phoenix Suns are soon-to-be starting over, it feels unlikely that they’d do so with Ayton. They don’t seem to think he’s worth the money, and he definitely seems to have noticed.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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