They will start trading some players after failing to make the playoffs, including center Deandre Ayton. Ayton is having his worst season as a pro. The effort he shows on the court is horrible.

Before this setback, Ayton had been an essential part of the Blazers’ game, averaging 14.5 points and 10.4 rebounds per game in the 2024-25 season. His absence could impact Portland's rotation ...

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Deandre Ayton as part of the Damian Lillard trade before the start of last season. It has not worked out for the Blazers. Ayton has not been a dominant force at ...

The Trail Blazers are winning the Deandre Ayton trade, as a former second-round draft pick has surprisingly become the most valuable asset in the entire deal.

Notably, Ayton’s production has come at a time when Portland is in the midst of rebuilding, adjusting to life post-Damian Lillard and integrating their younger core. While Ayton has been a key ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deandre Ayton had 24 points on 11-of-12 shooting against his former team and the Portland Trail Blazers opened a two-game set against the Phoenix Suns with a 127-108 ...