1 DAY AGO • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Deandre Ayton, Suns down Nets to spoil Cam Thomas' big night Deandre Ayton tied a career high with 35 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns held on for a 116-112 victory over the Brooklyn...
Provides 30-point double-double Ayton closed with a career-high 35 points (14-18 FG, 7-8 FT) to go with 15 rebounds and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 victory over the Nets.
Impact Fresh off delivering a 31-point, 16-rebound double-double against the Pistons on Saturday, Ayton came through with another dominant effort versus an undermanned Nets squad. Since returning in late January following a three-game absence due to an illness, Ayton has been playing his best basketball of the season. In his first seven games back in action, he's averaging 23.4 points, 13.0 boards and 2.0 assists in 32.4 minutes while shooting 60 percent from the field and 76.5 percent from the charity stripe.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Ayton has 35, Suns hold off Thomas, Nets in Booker's return
Deandre Ayton matched his career high with 35 points, Devin Booker scored 19 in his first game since Christmas and the Phoenix Suns held off Cam Thomas and the Brooklyn Nets 116-11...1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leading scorer in win Ayton ended with 31 points (13-15 FG, 5-6 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists and one block over 31 minutes during Saturday's 116-100 win over the Pistons.
Impact Ayton missed only two field-goal attempts all night and recorded his ninth double-double in the last 12 games. While this kind of shooting efficiency isn't going to stick around, his usage should continue to have a positive impact. He has made at least nine shots in four of his last five contests. The 2018 top draft pick also added a block for the second straight game, and fantasy managers would love to see him improve more in this category.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Pistons can't contain DeAndre Ayton in 116-100 loss to Suns DETROIT — Early in the third quarter, Chris Paul threaded a pass between Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren to find DeAndre Ayton for an easy du...
4 DAYS AGO • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Detroit Pistons decimated by Deandre Ayton, fall to Phoenix Suns, 116-110 Deandre Ayton crushed the Detroit Pistons with 31 points on 13-for-15 shooting as the Pistons' defensive woes glared in a 116-100 loss
4 DAYS AGO • FREEP.COM
Ayton has 31 points and 16 rebounds, Suns beat Pistons
Deandre Ayton had 31 points and 16 rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns beat the Detroit Pistons 116-100 on Saturday night4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ayton to Mavs? ESPN Proposed Trade Lands Suns Big Man in Dallas Could the two rival teams make nice and complete a trade for Deandre Ayton? It would be hard for the Dallas Mavericks to pull off, but it’s...
5 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Report: Raptors Nearly Acquired Deandre Ayton Last Summer The Toronto Raptors reportedly almost worked out a sign-and-trade to acquire Deandre Ayton from the Phoenix Suns over the summer
6 DAYS AGO • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Just misses double-double Ayton totaled 20 points (9-12 FG, 2-3 FT) and nine rebounds in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 132-100 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Ayton was one of only two Suns players to hit the 20-point mark in the loss, and he reached that total on an efficient 9-for-12 shooting line. The big man also led the team with nine boards, but he didn't produce any defensive stats for the fourth time in his past seven games. Ayton's subpar shot-blocking numbers hurt his value in fantasy, but you could do much worse than a center who is averaging a double-double (17.8 points, 10.1 rebounds) on the season.
FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Suns' Deandre Ayton Future Trade Target For Luka Doncic's Mavs? Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is reportedly a name to keep an eye on as a future Dallas Mavericks trade target.
JANUARY 31 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Suns' Deandre Ayton Future Trade Target For Luka Doncic's Mavs? Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is reportedly a name to keep an eye on as a future Dallas Mavericks trade target.
JANUARY 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Another strong performance Ayton racked up 22 points (9-17 FG, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Monday's 114-106 victory over Toronto.
Impact Ayton scored 20-plus points for a second straight game and has recorded two double-doubles in three matchups since returning from a three-game absence due to an illness. During that stretch, he's averaging 21.3 points, 13.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 33.0 minutes per game. Ayton is having another solid campaign, but he's shooting just 57.0 percent from the field after back-to-back campaigns over 62 percent. The extended absences of Devin Booker (groin) and Chris Paul (hip) presumably shrunk the floor and contributed to Ayton's dip in efficiency, but when Phoenix gets both of its starting guards back, the big man may see fewer opportunities down low.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Mikal Bridges, Deandre Ayton lead Suns over Raptors in tight contest Mikal Bridges scored 29 points, Deandre Ayton recorded a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds, and the host Phoenix Suns scored their...
JANUARY 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Monster double-double in return Ayton (illness) finished with 19 points (6-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 20 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 31 minutes during Thursday's 99-95 loss to the Mavericks.
Impact Making his return from a three-game absence due to illness, Ayton started and took on his usual minutes, delivering an imposing line for managers in need of boards. However, thanks largely to the subpar shooting from the field and the mediocre showing from the free-throw line on high volume, Ayton's stat line was a little less valuable than it could have been. Ayton's efficiency should improve in the coming games, as he's converting his shots at a 57.2 percent clip for the year.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Suns C Deandre Ayton (illness) to return vs. Mavericks Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton will return to the court for Thursday’s game against the visiting Dallas Mavericks.
JANUARY 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Says he'll play Thursday Ayton (illness) said he'll play Thursday against the Mavericks, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Ayton has missed the last three games due to an illness but was probable ahead of Thursday's matchup and will be able to return to the court. Bismack Biyombo should retreat to the bench with Ayton back in action Thursday.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play Thursday Ayton (illness) is probable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Ayton has missed the last three games due to an illness, but he returned to practice Wednesday and will likely be back in action a day later. He's posted double-doubles in five of his last six appearances, averaging 17.5 points, 12.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 32.7 minutes per game over that stretch.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Takes part in practice Ayton (illness) was present for Wednesday's practice and was spotted taking part in work during the media-access portion of the session, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic report...
Impact While it's unclear if Ayton was a full or partial participant in the session, his involvement in any capacity bodes well for his chances of putting an end to his three-game absence Thursday against the Mavericks. Bismack Biyombo has started at center in each of the past three games in Ayton's stead, averaging 7.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 2.0 assists in 25.7 minutes in those contests.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out Ayton (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Charlotte, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Ayton was downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day, so this latest update comes as no surprise. He'll miss his third straight contest while recovering from an illness.
JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to doubtful Ayton (illness) has been upgraded from out to doubtful ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Hornets.
Impact Ayton remains expected to miss Tuesday's contest, but the upgrade suggests there is at least a chance the big man will rejoin the action. If he misses a third straight game, as expected, Bismack Biyombo figures to get another start, and Jock Landale will likely snare a more sizable role as well. Even if Ayton sits, his upgrade to doubtful suggests a return isn't too far away. The change in designation still means it will be worth keeping an eye on Ayton's status leading up to the 9 PM ET tipoff.
JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Suns update: Deandre Ayton remains out with illness Tuesday vs. Hornets Deandre Ayton will miss his third straight game with a non-COVID illness Tuesday versus Charlotte at Footprint Center.
JANUARY 23 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Ruled out Tuesday Ayton (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Hornets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact The 7-foot center will officially miss his third straight game as he continues to recover from a non-COVID-related illness. Bismack Biyombo figures to continue to start in Ayton's place. The Arizona product's next chance of taking the floor comes Thursday against the Mavericks.
JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Sunday Ayton (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Grizzlies, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Ayton will miss both halves of the Suns' weekend back-to-back set due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Hornets. In his absence, Bismack Biyombo figures to draw another start, while Jock Landale garners an increased role off the bench.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
