Deandre Ayton, Blazers Agree To Buyout

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 2:37 am

Deandre Ayton and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a buyout agreement and will become an unrestricted free agent. The Blazers acquired Ayton from the Phoenix Suns as part of the multi-team Damian Lillard trade in 2023.

Via Shams Charania/ESPN

M2J · Post #2 » by **M2J** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 3:56 am

Celtics or Lakers make most sense

Pickled Prunes · Post #3 » by **Pickled Prunes** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 4:59 am

M2J wrote:Celtics or Lakers make most sense

The Celtics don't make any sense. They are throwing everything overboard that isn't nailed down.

LakersLegacy · Post #4 » by **LakersLegacy** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 5:03 am

Lakers offering 12.9

WiggOuts · Post #5 » by **WiggOuts** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 5:04 am

Rich Paul is already on the phone threatening every front office not to sign him, no player will ever sign with any team if they steal him from the Lakers

M2J · Post #6 » by **M2J** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 5:21 am

Pickled Prunes wrote:
M2J wrote:Celtics or Lakers make most sense

The Celtics don't make any sense. They are throwing everything overboard that isn't nailed down.

They're going to be on tv just because. He gets to be a main option. Bigger option means more stats. Doing well means a big contract, plus with that core... When Tatum returns after a year and ayton chooses to stay for less... They're ready to contend in a year. East is easier than West.

CaHgO · Post #7 » by **CaHgO** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 5:30 am

Yeah, he'll probably be announced as a Laker quite soon. If he can stay healthy, it would be a great addition for them.

LAKESHOW · Post #8 » by **LAKESHOW** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 5:42 am

Ayton would be a perfect fit for the LAKERS

Roy T · Post #9 » by **Roy T** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:49 am

M2J wrote:
Pickled Prunes wrote:
M2J wrote:Celtics or Lakers make most sense

The Celtics don't make any sense. They are throwing everything overboard that isn't nailed down.

They're going to be on tv just because. He gets to be a main option. Bigger option means more stats. Doing well means a big contract, plus with that core... When Tatum returns after a year and ayton chooses to stay for less... They're ready to contend in a year. East is easier than West.

He should of been the main option in Portland, who did they have as their main guy anyways?

If the Lakers get him, they might be able to contend, ngl.

Phantom1974 · Post #10 » by **Phantom1974** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:55 am

On paper the Lakers look ideal, but will he be Dominayton or sulk when things aren't going his way. At this stage he'll be the 4th option on offence behind Luka, LeBron and Reaves. So will just be called upon to run pick n rolls, then can he be trusted to be the backbone of the defence.
I know no-one wants to take on salary at the moment, but surely the blazers could have got something in return. Even if they packaged a second rounder or 2 to the wizards for one of their plethora of expiring veterans.

Elden Ball · Post #11 » by **Elden Ball** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 9:05 am

LAKESHOW wrote:Ayton would be a perfect fit for the LAKERS

lmao there is no Team where that goofy ass **** fits u have no clue how trash He is.

kenwood3333 · Post #12 » by **kenwood3333** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 11:23 am

This guy is 26 entering his prime, and the team decides to take the lost and buy him out. How bad could this guy be? He cant even get trade for a 2nd round pick? Really?

bqmuzik · Post #13 » by **bqmuzik** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 11:49 am

Per usual, Laker fans looking at names over games.

He is not a good fit there. Frankly Charlotte would be the best place for him to get his career back on track. Last thing he wants is his lazy ass being examined on ESPN every night.

Nazrmohamed · Post #14 » by **Nazrmohamed** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 3:22 pm

What is the maximum co tract a buyout player can sign for? Anybody know?

Pickled Prunes · Post #15 » by **Pickled Prunes** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 10:59 pm

M2J wrote:
Pickled Prunes wrote:
M2J wrote:Celtics or Lakers make most sense

The Celtics don't make any sense. They are throwing everything overboard that isn't nailed down.

They're going to be on tv just because. He gets to be a main option. Bigger option means more stats. Doing well means a big contract, plus with that core... When Tatum returns after a year and ayton chooses to stay for less... They're ready to contend in a year. East is easier than West.

I meant it doesn't make sense for BOS... and he wouldn't be the 1st option anywhere in the NBA.

Pickled Prunes · Post #16 » by **Pickled Prunes** » Mon Jun 30, 2025 11:59 pm

Roy T wrote:
M2J wrote:
Pickled Prunes wrote:The Celtics don't make any sense. They are throwing everything overboard that isn't nailed down.

They're going to be on tv just because. He gets to be a main option. Bigger option means more stats. Doing well means a big contract, plus with that core... When Tatum returns after a year and ayton chooses to stay for less... They're ready to contend in a year. East is easier than West.

He should of been the main option in Portland, who did they have as their main guy anyways?

If the Lakers get him, they might be able to contend, ngl.

No he should not have been. POR is in development mode and Ayton was never in their long term plans. They made the mistake of believing there would be a market for Ayton; there clearly was not.

You might not be lying, but you're probably wrong. The Lakers could contend with Lebron and Luka but it won't be because of Ayton. I mean, he's clearly a steal at the MLE, but the fact that he's been on the market for two straight seasons and POR had to buy him out to get rid of him should tell you something about where he's at. If POR thought there was any hope in trading him they would have kept him until the deadline. POR must have started the summer with 29 teams telling them they had zero interest in Ayton.