Shams: Blazers Buyout Deandre Ayton

[TimberKat]

Is this another LBJ special where he makes a few statements that hinted he may demand a trade, than the league give him another guy so he stays with LAL and ensure there is enough hype on the Lakers are going to the finals

[Bucks4005]

Maybe the Bucks try and make a run at him to replace Lopez? Promise him a starting role at 30 MPG? Bucks try a different look to get more athletic in the frontcourt, try a twin towers approach where they will dominate to boards and try to punish teams with size and control the paint?

[og15]

Is this another LBJ special where he makes a few statements that hinted he may demand a trade, than the league give him another guy so he stays with LAL and ensure there is enough hype on the Lakers are going to the finals

It's always funny to see how much NBA fans complain about certain things, but those certain things are EXACTLY what many NBA fans like. NBA fans complain about media and all those people who push drama and narratives, but NBA fans are the first to manufacture some sort of drama or narrative or story out of everything.

[MyTake_1]

Hopeing to get something out of Ayton is like hoping to get something out of Ben Simmons or Markelle Fultz. Even Zion Williamson. All the hype is gone, just because some GM got suckered into wasting No 1 pick on the wrong guy is no reason to walk the same wrong path years later.

[Packbuckman]

He would be a good fit in Milwaukee next to Giannis

[Wingy]

14 page thread on DominAyton!

You always know it, but sometimes it’s fun to be reminded that we’re in a community of true basketball fanatics.

[KGDirkTD_Fan]

You guys remember first day at Portland he goes in facility going "WOOOOO!" a million times ready to get going to be #1 option dominayton to prove the Suns wrong. Felt like yesterday, it almost feels like it was.

[dirkules_41]

DominAyton the headlines yet again.

Just not a guy you want around young players. This generation’s Derrick Coleman, except worse.

His stock value may rise if he gets those juicy alley-oops from Luka.

He´d have to jump for those - doesn´t sound like him

[KGDirkTD_Fan]

I'm surprised so many people love this idea of Ayton to the Lakers. I love Luka, and think the Ayton pairing is terrible.

Being center for the Lakers since Shaq has not been for the faint of heart. It's an important role and many cases a thankless role. AD had his faults but he was able to anchor that defense despite the fact they were playing dudes like Dlo a year ago who's worse than a cone on defense. Ayton fulfilling that role sounds like a lot to ask from him.

[chrisab123]

Hopeing to get something out of Ayton is like hoping to get something out of Ben Simmons or Markelle Fultz. Even Zion Williamson. All the hype is gone, just because some GM got suckered into wasting No 1 pick on the wrong guy is no reason to walk the same wrong path years later.

Orlando did get something out of Fultz. Simmons was an all star until he started focusing on trying to get to LA. Then he had the “back issues”

[Pattycakes]

Really confused as a Blazers fan we couldn’t get *something* but maybe we have better use for the cap space than the trading options for him. Oh well. We still robbed the suns of Camara and that works.

[Tor_Raps]

Can you put together a logical reason for the Lakers being the clear frontrunner, or is it just half baked conspiracy theory revolving around you being triggered by LeBron James?

Its clear the Lakers need a Center desperately but don't have too many assets to get it done. They are a good Center and a good 3 and D guard away from being a true championship contender.

It also makes a lot of sense for Ayton to go there to up his value in meaningful games again. People are just connecting the dots...

Okay, but what happens if he doesn't sign with LA? You guys are just gonna move onto the next theory? You can't be so sure of this stuff, but drop it if it doesn't happen. Lets keep an eye on it, I'm curious

Oh you know it. Lakers owe most of their franchise success to being able to get free agents or steal them in trades. We all saw how they look when they had to try to rebuild the normal way before LeBron went there lol.

[SkyBill40]

Really confused as a Blazers fan we couldn’t get *something* but maybe we have better use for the cap space than the trading options for him. Oh well. We still robbed the suns of Camara and that works.

Ayton being off your books is a solid win. And the hell with you on that Camara dig. We're still hugely pissed about that.

[Shaka_Zulu]

DominAyton the headlines yet again.

Just not a guy you want around young players. This generation’s Derrick Coleman, except worse.

His stock value may rise if he gets those juicy alley-oops from Luka.

He´d have to jump for those - doesn´t sound like him

He does, is automatic on alley-oops, with Suns he had one of the highest rates of Alleys oops made in the league. And this is him for Portland:

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P.S only reason he isnt 100% on alley oops is Giannis lol, he has two highlight blocks on Ayton oops lol

[Invictus88]

I'm surprised so many people love this idea of Ayton to the Lakers. I love Luka, and think the Ayton pairing is terrible.

Being center for the Lakers since Shaq has not been for the faint of heart. It's an important role and many cases a thankless role. AD had his faults but he was able to anchor that defense despite the fact they were playing dudes like Dlo a year ago who's worse than a cone on defense. Ayton fulfilling that role sounds like a lot to ask from him.

I think we've seen what might transpire already.

You have a guy who:

- Gets consistently empty stats
- plays a traditional center role
- doesn't develop new skills
- Signed a bloated contract for a traditional big
- Was then traded away by team to escape said contract
- He and new team's fanbase SWEARS this time will be different
- New team abandons him on the side of the road in a buyout
- Signs with Lakers
- Completely lets team down with playoff performance
- Making vet minimum the next year
- Still believes he is much better than he really is
- Some delusional fans STILL try to think adding this guy is the answer to their problems.

Exhibit A:
Andre Drummond

In-progress Exhibit B:
Deandre Ayton

[UglyBugBall]

He's a clutch client. When he signs with the Lakers will you guys come here and apologize?

Ayton is not a Klutch client, he's signed with Bill Duffy just like Luka.

Lmao you see conspiracy theorists can’t even get their facts right. And they’ll just move the goal posts or completely ignore that they’re completely devoid of logic.

OK, so you're ruling out that he goes to the Lakers. Noted, I'll be back here when they sign him. Will you?

[DusterBuster]

Welp, time to lean back and see what unfolds. Hopefully we have an interesting offseason!

Already been an “interesting” offseason for Portland. Simons for a bad contract, taking a 2nd rounder about 20 spots too high, and buying out the core part of their winning streak that reportedly gave the FO hope this roster is good… so I guess just keep it coming?

You still have Shaedon, and I personally really like him as a prospect. His development has been a slow burn, but even if he doesn't hit his ceiling, you're looking at a JR Smith type already.

Sharpe is a weird case in Portland. Unlimited talent, questionable work ethic to every hit that full potential...

His development was also strange. For a rook, he actually hit the ground running really well... then injuries in year 2 set him back. Year 3 he didn't take the leap many hoped and his lack of effort on defense landed him on the bench. Eventually worked his way out of that but really a weird trajectory he's taking.

[Pointgod]

Ayton is not a Klutch client, he's signed with Bill Duffy just like Luka.

Lmao you see conspiracy theorists can’t even get their facts right. And they’ll just move the goal posts or completely ignore that they’re completely devoid of logic.

OK, so you're ruling out that he goes to the Lakers. Noted, I'll be back here when they sign him. Will you?

Bro if he goes to the Lakers it has nothing to do with some conspiracy to help LeBron since it was just shown there’s no connection to Klutch. Not everything is a conspiracy. And the Lakers don’t have access to the MLE unless they let go of DFS or make some trades. This is Deandre Ayton we’re talking about there’s no incentive for the Blazers to help out the Lakers.

[Shaka_Zulu]

Ayton is not a Klutch client, he's signed with Bill Duffy just like Luka.

Lmao you see conspiracy theorists can’t even get their facts right. And they’ll just move the goal posts or completely ignore that they’re completely devoid of logic.

OK, so you're ruling out that he goes to the Lakers. Noted, I'll be back here when they sign him. Will you?

You confidently said he is earmarked for Lakers in some type of Klutch sports collusion since he is with them.



You been told he is not a klutch sports client.



No one ruled out he is going to Lakers. You were corrected on an inaccurate statement you made.


Own up to it like an adult and move along.

[Iwasawitness]

I love how we're at this point where we all just automatically assume that any bought out or vet minimum player is gonna play for the Lakers. I get that in this case it actually makes sense given that it's filling an actual need, but still...