Bleacher Report Says Deandre Ayton Should Avoid This Landing Spot
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has seemingly been linked to nearly any team that could scrape pennies underneath their couch to lure the former No. 1 pick in the offseason.
We've seen potential landing spots discussed. We've also seen "realistic" landing spots discussed.
Yet, we haven't really seen any avoidable spots for Ayton. Of course Suns fans would greatly prefer if he's dealt, perhaps somewhere like the Chinese Basketball Association? Anywhere but Dallas or San Antonio, essentially.
However, Bleacher Report recently released their list of realistic landing spots the top 2022 free agents should avoid, and it appears as if Ayton should avoid the Motor City at all costs.
Deandre Ayton Should Avoid Detroit Pistons
"Deandre Ayton is one of the few restricted free agents who may actually get away from their team this summer," said Greg Swartz.
"Sources told The Athletic's James L. Edwards III and John Hollinger that 'it’s more likely than not' that Ayton plays somewhere other than Phoenix next season. Sources also told them the Pistons are expected to do their due diligence and make a run at Ayton.'
"It's natural that Detroit should want Ayton, who could be an offensive hub in the post alongside Cade Cunningham, Jerami Grant, Saddiq Bey, Killian Hayes and whomever the Pistons select with the No. 5 overall pick. The 23-year-old averaged 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds for the Suns this year, which was the fourth straight time (in four career years) that he averaged a double-double.
"While Ayton could to play a big role in Detroit—perhaps even bigger than the one he has in Phoenix—the shift from championship contender back to lottery-dweller might make Ayton look elsewhere.
"The Suns won 41 more games than the Pistons last season (64 to 23). They should be in contention for their second trip to the Finals in three years if Ayton returns to Phoenix.
"San Antonio could be a good compromise for Ayton, as he could still get a max or near-max deal, play a big role and potentially make the playoffs next season."
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