Deandre Ayton, Who Smashed Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks, Almost Got Traded to Unexpected Destination
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Jun 7, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) celebrates a play against the Denver Nuggets in the second half during game one in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Phoenix Suns have been the most dominant team this year. After their loss in the finals last year, Chris Paul and co. seem determined for a ring this year. The Suns have had a pretty good trade deadline pulling off the Torey Craig deal, and the latest news suggests that star player Deandre Ayton was on his way out.
According to reports, Ayton was reportedly close to a move to the Indiana Pacers. And although the deal did not go through, reports suggest the meeting was informal with no side pushing.
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Deandre Ayton almost traded to another team
Although the fans and media might give credit to Chris Paul and Devin Booker for the Phoenix Suns performance this year, Ayton is the unsung hero. The Bahamian international has been consistent all season and his performance against the Milwaukee Bucks caught the attention of the league.
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The latest news around the center reports that the Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns talked about a trade. The trade involved Deandre Ayton and Domantas Sabonis.
According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, “The Pacers and Phoenix Suns had brief dialogue around Sabonis and Deandre Ayton, multiple sources say.” He further added, “It did not get far, sources say, and may have been mostly informal and broadly exploratory and aimed at the future rather than anything now. No formal offer was ever made by either side.”
Ultimately the Pacers traded Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings for Buddy Hield, Haliburton, and Tristan Thompson.
Ayton stars against the Bucks
The Phoenix Suns finally got their revenge against the Milwaukee Bucks. And the man to guide them through the victory was none other than Deandre Ayton.
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Although the game was close, the Suns got the better of the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo thanks to Ayton. He scored an incredible 27 points and shot 12 out of 14 from the field. Chris Paul had an eventful night as he got his 500th career double-double. CP3 added 17 points and 19 assists as the Suns got past the Bucks with a 131-107 win.
With this win, the Suns remain the team with the best record in the league. They retain the first position in the Western Conference. The Bucks on the other hand take the fourth position in the Eastern Conference with this loss.
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