Tetsujin
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Asked why Deandre Ayton played only 17 minutes (0 in the fourth), Monty Williams says in the most stern voice I’ve ever heard him use: “It’s internal.”
— Rohan Nadkarni (@RohanNadkarni) May 16, 2022
oh. He gone
[NBA] West Playoffs, Round Two
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oh. He gone
good god.
on the bright side it sounds like there is one fanbase about to be even more crushed over their draft selection since they actually got close enough to smell it.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
The offseason in Phoenix
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) May 16, 2022
It is going to get awfully expensive for the Suns
🏀The restricted FA: Deandre Ayton
💰The super max extension: Devin Booker
🏀The rookie extension: Cam Johnson
💰The luxury tax for the first time since 2009-10
and more...https://t.co/QZI7bFuGB6
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
"Tell him I love him. Always, no matter what. That's what I told him."
— Dave King (@DaveKingNBA) May 16, 2022
--Bridges, on what he said to Ayton after the game, after Ayton was benched and had an altercation with coach
"His contract situation is between him and the front office. I care about him as a brother. Just making sure his mental is right...whatever happens, happens. Kind of hard to look so far in the future." - Devin Booker on Deandre Ayton's contract situation
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) May 16, 2022
good lord, Ayton straight up burning down the Suns entire franchise before leaving this summer.
Dongoodboy
Bench
Doncic is such a blessing that I start to think maybe it is for the love of basketball god he wanted him in good hands instead of Kings
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
“The Dallas Mavericks: All Our Dysfunction is Strictly Off the Court”
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
The Phoenix Suns are not taking the Gordon Hayward contract in return for Ayton.
— 'Nata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) May 16, 2022
Let's stop that fantasy now. https://t.co/vx9ULu17sq
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Deandre Ayton not speaking to the media tonight.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) May 16, 2022
it’s the Ben Simmons situation all over again
What's this all about anyway?
Not sure anyone truly knows but the Suns decided not to negotiate a contract extension with Ayton last year when Trae, Luka, JJJ and many others from that lovely 2018 class that was chalk full of stars were signing lucrative extensions and instead gave CP3 a mega deal. But still dude put in the work for them all season and is now apparently the guy left without a chair when the music stops.
steelevt
All-Star
Yeah looks like it.
I dunno, Dinwiddie has been looking pretty good of late - he'll have to be for the Mavericks to have any kind of chance against Warriors.
kingsboi
Hall of Famer
not until he decides to sit out one whole season
he's not under contract which makes this worse in many ways.
I almost punched a hole through my steering wheel as I was listening to the draft in the car en route to pick up my son.
kingsboi
Hall of Famer
he wanted to get paid like a number one pick and the Suns had other priorities so I can see his anger but these bridges have now been crossed and burned with the organization
If they won't pay him someone else will and he'll either leave for nothing or they'll be stuck matching an angry Ayton. They were foolish not to agree to terms while paying others.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
The problem for him is that there aren't very many teams with space right now to give him the max. In fact I'm not sure if there are any. Regardless there could be some teams looking to make that sign and trade or clear room for him. Indiana should look into offering Turner for him. That could work out decent for both squads.
kingsboi
Hall of Famer
with them giving CP3 that huge extension did they really have enough to give him what he wanted?
fansinceday1
Starter
kind of smells like the Deebo Samual situation with the 49ers.
Have to think that they could have negotiated a little harder with CP3 to make sure they had money for Ayton. Especially if they signed both at the same time showing a commitment to winning/keeping it together.
coolhandluke
Starter
Obligatory "Thanks Vlade!"
I was rooting for the Suns last year but they acted like they had this series in the bag when they were up 2-0 headed to Dallas so they got what they deserved. Chris Paul of all people should know that you need to finish the job before you start barking. His playoff legacy is blowing chances to close teams out.
I don't think Golden State is a lock for the Finals either. This Dallas team plays defense and they have three guards who can score on anyone so they've got a chance.
I don't think Golden State is a lock for the Finals either. This Dallas team plays defense and they have three guards who can score on anyone so they've got a chance.
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