But Ayton’s relationship with (now former) head coach Monty Williams was strained and Ayton has shown a disconnect from his teammates this postseason. He signed a four-year, $132.9 million contract last offseason after the Suns matched the offer sheet he received from the Indiana Pacers. Honestly, I’m gonna continue to play hard for Phoenix.”ĭeandre Ayton on today’s latest trade rumors, playing for his teammates and not listening to the outside noise: /eiRcVgq4nYĪyton, 24, averaged just 10.8 points and 8.2 rebounds versus Denver but did post a 13.4-point, 9.7-board line in the postseason and averaged 18.0 points with 10.0 rebounds during the regular season. They ultimately traded for Saddiq Bey at the trade deadline this past season.īut after Ayton’s lackluster effort in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, there is increasing belief that he might not be long for Phoenix. Schlenk is no longer around, replaced by general manager Landry Fields with the final say on the roster (along with what many presume is a heavy influence from heady coach Quin Snyder) and Fischer did note the Hawks also had an interest in “several” wings. “Ayton has been a popular rumored target for Schlenk’s front office,” reported Jake Fischer for Bleacher Report in May of 2022. While far from a definitive list, it is one to keep an eye on with a pre-existing link. Still, that list of teams could include the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Pacers or Mavericks, among others.” “It’s too early to gauge the Ayton market (with the May 16 draft lottery gifting one franchise Victor Wembanyama). And that target could be Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, per Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.
1998 ATLANTA HAWKS ROSTER UPGRADE
That does leave them with some contracts to try and work into a winning bid for an upgrade at virtually any position with the target of their choosing.
They only have two free agents – Trent Forrest and Aaron Holiday – neither of whom are must-keep players.
With changes expected for the Atlanta Hawks’ roster, the only question is: to what degree?
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