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.

@MoeJallow8: "Deandre Ayton would be amazing if he had any dog in him; just a little. Size and ability out of this world. Already close to double double.

Ayton finished his last game with 10 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field and one block across 19 minutes. The Blazers center missed time prior to the injury and has played in 40 games during ...

Deandre Ayton is a year removed from the Phoenix Suns trading him to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a three-team deal right before training camp of the 2023-24 season.

Deandre Ayton (2) of the Portland Trail Blazers arrives to the arena prior to the game against the New York Knicks at Moda Center on March 14, 2024, in Portland.

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, ...

Ball Don't Lie: Blazers C DeAndre Ayton suffered what appeared to be a non-contact lower leg injury and had to be helped off the floor vs. Denver. pic.x.