Ayton amassed eight points (4-7 FG), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Friday's 122-121 loss to the Rockets.
The Suns suffered an uncharacteristic loss to the Rockets on Friday, and Ayton's struggles were part of the downfall. He committed a season-high five turnovers and failed to record a double-double for the first time since Nov. 16. The Suns' next game, Sunday at San Antonio, should be a good bounce-back opportunity.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Dominates in blowout victory
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Ayton provided 30 points (11-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 132-113 victory over the Bulls.
Ayton continued on his merry way Wednesday, dominating as the Suns easily accounted for the Bulls. After a somewhat slow start to the season, Ayton is rolling right now, putting up first-round value over the past two weeks. Granted, his value is heavily reliant on his rebounding numbers and efficiency from the field, making this run a bit of an anomaly.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Records another double-double
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Ayton produced 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist over 35 minutes during Monday's 122-117 victory over the Kings.
Ayton took only 10 shots in the contest -- his fewest in his past four games -- but still managed to put up 17 points on the strength of an efficient shooting line. The Arizona product added a team-high 12 boards to finish with his sixth straight double-double. Over that stretch, he's averaging 19.7 points and 13.5 rebounds per game.
Ayton accumulated 29 points (11-19 FG, 7-9 FT), 21 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Saturday's 113-112 win over the Jazz.
Ayton led Phoenix in scoring in the victory, combining with Devin Booker (27 points) to register nearly half of the team's point total. Even more impressively, the big man tied a career high with 21 rebounds and recorded the third 20-20 performance of his career. Ayton also swatted two shots, marking the first time this season that he's notched multiple blocks in consecutive contests. Over his past two games, Ayton has been superb with averages of 28.5 points, 16.5 boards, 2.0 assists and 2.5 blocked shots.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Scores season-high 28 points
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Ayton closed Friday's 108-102 win over the Pistons with 28 points (11-13 FG, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 30 minutes.
Ayton's 28 points were a season high, and it was partially fueled by a season-high seven attempts at the free-throw line against the weak Detroit frontline. The center has four consecutive double-doubles and is averaging 16.6 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists across the last seven games.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Posts 14/15 double-double in win
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Ayton provided 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 15 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 115-105 win over the Lakers.
Ayton had his hands full against Anthony Davis, but he nevertheless managed to put up an excellent total. Ayton is starting up a bit of a streak, as Tuesday marked his third consecutive double-double.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Solid performance in loss
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Ayton logged 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and three blocks over 37 minutes during Friday's 134-133 loss to the Jazz.
Ayton had arguably one of his best games of the year so far. Not only did he record his fourth double-double, but his eight assists were a new career high. It was also nice to see the fifth-year center block multiple shots for only the second time this season. Recently, he's gotten back to being a bigger part of the offense too, as this marked the fourth straight game he's made at least seven field goals.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Another quiet night Wednesday
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Ayton recorded 14 points (7-14 FG), seven rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 130-119 victory over the Warriors.
Ayton finished with a serviceable yet underwhelming line in the win, failing to record a block for the seventh time this season. He is currently the 124th-ranked player in standard leagues, well below where he was drafted. At this point, it feels as though the only way things will get back to adequate is if he is traded. However, due to the fact the Suns matched the Pacers ' maximum-salary offer sheet back on July 14, Ayton is not able to be traded until Jan. 15. Even then, he has veto power over any trade for a full year, so managers are likely going to have to wait this out.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Struggles vs. Gobert
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Ayton provided nine points (4-10 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 129-117 win over the Timberwolves.
Ayton was ineffective against Rudy Gobert on both ends of the floor, allowing his opponent to accrue 25 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, though Phoenix was victorious. Fantasy managers are probably disappointed with Ayton's muted rebounding and field-goal percentage marks this season. However, putting aside the two games in which he saw fewer than 25 minutes, the center is still averaging 17.1 points on 55.9 percent shooting, 8.4 boards and 1.9 assists.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Limited minutes in win
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Ayton ended Saturday's 102-82 win over the Trail Blazers with seven points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 16 minutes.
Although Ayton's services were unnecessary, he did what he could in the 16 minutes he was given. Ayton gave way to Dario Saric and Jock Landale for most of the game.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Registers 24 points in return
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Ayton supplied 24 points (10-14 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Friday's 108-106 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Ayton missed Phoenix's previous two games with an ankle injury, but he didn't appear limited in playing 30 minutes Friday. The big man recorded his second-highest point total of the season and also led the Suns with eight boards. Ayton continues to be a steady but unspectacular fantasy center, averaging 16.8 points on 57.9 percent shooting from the field along with 8.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks per contest.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Available Friday
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Coach Monty Williams said Ayton (ankle) will be available for Friday's contest against Portland, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Ayton was listed as probable due to an ankle injury that sidelined him for the previous two contests, so it's not surprising to see him ultimately available Friday. Before his injury, the big man posted two double-doubles across the season's first four games and averaged 18.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 30.5 minutes during that stretch.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Gets upgraded to probable
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Ayton (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Ayton suffered a left ankle injury during last Friday's win over the Pelicans and was expected to miss at least a week to recover. The 24-year-old would end up missing only two games if he is able to return Friday. Expect Bismack Biyombo to start once again if Ayton can't play, while Jock Landale would likely see extended minutes off the bench.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Returns to practice
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Suns coach Monty said Ayton (ankle) went through a full practice Thursday but is still questionable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Ayton has missed the Suns' last two games due to a left ankle sprain he suffered last Friday. The 24-year-old big man was expected to be out at least a week, which would mean a return Friday would put him on the earliest end of that timetable. Ayton's return should lead to a decrease in minutes for Bismack Biyombo and Jock Landale.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Out at least a week
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Ayton (ankle) will miss at least a week due to an ankle injury, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Ayton was initially just ruled out for Sunday, but the team later revealed that the big man won't be evaluated for another week, leaving the Suns without one of their primary contributors. Bismack Biyombo played a season-high 22 minutes following Ayton's early departure Friday and may benefit most from the extended absence. Jock Landale is also a candidate to see extra minutes.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Sidelined Sunday
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Ayton (ankle) won't take the court during Sunday's game against the Rockets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Ayton departed Friday's game versus the Pelicans prematurely after suffering an ankle injury, and the issue is severe enough to warrant at least another night off. Ayton's next chance to return arrives Tuesday versus the Timberwolves. Bismack Biyombo logged a season-high 23 minutes in his absence Friday and may be in line for a more significant role again Sunday.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Won't return Friday
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Ayton has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain.
Ayton logged four points (2-4 FG) and three rebounds in eight minutes to begin Friday's matchup but exited the game late in the first quarter. His next chance to return will be Sunday against the Rockets, while Jock Landale, Bismack Biyombo and Torrey Craig should see additional playing time in Ayton's absence.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Goes to locker room Friday
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Ayton went to the locker room in the first quarter of Friday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle injury, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Ayton played eight minutes to begin Friday's matchup but wasn't on the court to begin the second quarter. If he's unable to return to the game, Jock Landale, Bismack Biyombo and Torrey Craig should see increased run for the Suns.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Mediocre numbers in win
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Ayton chipped in 13 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 29 minutes during Sunday's 112-95 win over the Clippers.
Ayton supplied a pedestrian night, but this is a realistic expectation for Ayton's floor -- symbolizing the value he brings to fantasy lineups. Ayton has averaged 19.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists, while shooting 59.1 percent from the field through three contests to open the season.
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Suns' Deandre Ayton: Posts 26 points in OT loss
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Ayton finished Friday's 113-111 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers with 26 points (12-22 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes.
Ayton's double-double streak ended as quickly as it began, as he was solidly out-rebounded by Jusuf Nurkic despite a good shooting night. Ayton was quite involved offensively, as his 22 shot attempts would have been his second-most last season.
