Yet Ayton seems largely unfazed by these developments. In an interview with Basketball Intelligence's Mark Medina, he said that he has "nothing to prove in this league."Why? "I'm a max player, and ...

Though it’s a decrease, 14.4 ppg isn’t horrible. It ranks Ayton as the 13th-best scoring center in the NBA. He’s also the 12th-best aggregate rebounder, the 13th-best offensive rebounder.

Deandre Ayton conveyed strong beliefs about his talent, his market value and scrutiny he has received over his inconsistent playoff performances and attitude. “I got nothing to prove in this ...

Deandre Ayton, the center for the Portland Trail Blazers, boldly declares that he has nothing left to prove in the NBA and firmly asserts his status as a max player. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

When Deandre Ayton was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the deal that sent Damian Lillard to Milwaukee last summer, it was thought that the 2018 No. 1 overall pick would, ...

Deandre Ayton will get to the free-throw line more than he has to start the season. He still takes plenty of shots around the basket, and a small part of his low free-throw numbers are down to bad ...

Ayton, the No. 1 pick in the 2018 draft, averaged 18 points and 10.0 rebounds in 67 games with the Suns last season but it appeared his time in Phoenix was drawing to a close.

It's an understatement to say Deandre Ayton is excited to be a part of the Portland Trail Blazers. There are all kinds of ways Ayton has shown his enthusiasm since being acquired last week, but ...

The view around the league is the Blazers see Deandre Ayton in the vein of a top-five center in the league, and a valuable asset particularly at his age.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Center Deandre Ayton made a promise to Portland Trail Blazers fans as the team embarks on a season of uncertainty. “I bring dominance,” he said. “My name is ...