Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is being targeted by the Los Angeles Clippers in this NBA offseason. Grant Hughes from the Bleacher Report has claimed that the deal between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers may happen very soon. It is to be noted that the Clippers are trying to strengthen their roster and this move of theirs does that so well.
This NBA season was full of trade rumors which made no sense but were still getting all the attention from fans and media outlets. This deal might be one of those as well but the Los Angeles Clippers might very well be interested in doing the deal. Here is all the information you need about the deal involving Deandre Ayton.
What would the Clippers offer for Deandre Ayton?
The Clippers are expected to give up on their giant Ivica Zubac, forward Nic Batum, and another forward, Robert Covington, to get the Suns’ Deandre Ayton. The move looks pretty good for the Clippers, and they would love to get it done.
Even though Ayton’s performance declined in the past year, he’d still be a good option for the Clippers and can be trusted. Suns’ would also get Batum and Covington, which would solidify their bench strength and they would be able to rotate their forwards a bit more.
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How did Deandre Ayton Perform last season?
Deandre Ayton played 67 games last season and averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game and did shoot 58.9% from the field and 76% from the free throw line. People might say he did not do as well as he used to, but there is no doubt that he can turn the game around and win it on his own just like he did for the Suns.
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Why would the Clippers like to sign Deandre Ayton?
Ayton wanted a move, he tried to leave for the Indiana Pacers but the Suns matched the offer and he could not leave. But the Los Angeles Clippers would love to see the trinity of Kwahi Leonard and George step on the field together.
The Clippers are expected to make a lot of efforts to make this happen while the Suns might try to keep the player again. We’ll keep you updated.
