The Phoenix Suns are not receiving the sufficient impact they expected from Deandre Ayton. After matching a four-year, $132.9 million offer sheet he signed with the Indiana Pacers in NBA free agency, he hasn’t taken the next step.
It seems more often than not that Ayton’s motor is criticized, even when the Suns are playing in the postseason. A player receiving that level of compensation should be setting the tone and elevating the unit, not being in the spotlight for negative reasons.
Ayton appears overdue for a change of scenery in the offseason. One team that is in need of acquiring a starting center is the Charlotte Hornets. That’s been the case for quite some time.
The Hornets could potentially bet on Ayton being a solution. He does have soft touch in the paint with a short-range jumper and has shown to be a versatile defender when engaged. Remember, he was a crucial part of an NBA Finals run.
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With no shortage of spending room at their disposal, the Hornets could comfortably add Ayton’s max contract into the mix without having to worry about luxury tax implications in the near future.
Could the Hornets and Suns get a deal done that involves Ayton?
