The Phoenix Suns’ center, Deandre Ayton, might get traded to the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason. A three-team trade is on the cards, which will land Ayton in the Blazers’ roster, according to an NBA insider, Gerald Bourguet. All this comes down to one man who has been the talk of the town since July. A wild trade request and a wild trade demand. No doubt, the Blazers were the hot topic in the transfer window, even without making many moves.
The Blazers’ star guard Damian Lillard requested a trade to the Heat on the first day of the transfer window, and three months later, we are yet to find out where the 33-year-old will play in the upcoming season. The Heat made an offer, but it was rejected by the Blazers, who wanted a haul in return for their superstar. The Heat have tried to involve a third team to land Damian since then. Will they succeed? Here is all the information you need about the three-team trade between the Phoenix Suns, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Miami Heat involving Deandre Ayton.
What would be the three-team deal involving Deandre Ayton?
This trade serves a few purposes: it gives the Blazers the haul they expect in return for Damian. The Suns would also get enough assets for their center, while the Heat would end up making a leap toward the title by adding Lillard to their squad.
Deandre Ayton as a Sun:
— 16.7 PPG
— 10.4 RPG
— 59.7 FG%Top 2 in points, rebounds, blocks and FGM for the Suns since being drafted in 2018. pic.twitter.com/DU4aoNSDXx
— Booker Muse (@DevinBookerMuse) September 27, 2023
How did Deandre Ayton perform last season?
The Arizona Wildcats product played 67 games for the Suns last season and averaged 18 points, 1.7 assists, and 10 rebounds per game while shooting 29.2 percent from beyond the arc. He has been great, and the Blazers would love to have him in the post-Damian era.
Blazers get – Deandre Ayton, Lowry, Jaime Jaquez Jr, 3 first round picks
Suns get – Nurkic
Heat get – Damian Lillard pic.twitter.com/ed0jTd1a31— 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (@HEATVSREFS) September 22, 2023
Why would the Suns trade-off Deandre Ayton?
The 25-year-old was set to leave the Suns last season, but the Suns matched the offer made by the Pacers. It looks like things will not be the same this time. The Suns would receive enough in return, and they might finally let the player go.
Will the Heat manage to land Damian? Will Damian win a title with the Heat? How will the Blazers build themselves after Damian leaves? We’ll keep you updated.
