Deandre Ayton is preparing for a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers, allowing him to enter free agency. At 27, Ayton had $35.6 million remaining on his contract, which was scheduled to expire next summer. The buyout enables Portland to manage a crowded center position, freeing up room for emerging players from recent drafts. Notably, Ayton is the first player since Dwight Howard to maintain an average of at least 10 points and 10 rebounds for his first seven NBA seasons, showcasing his consistent performance.
He is now free to sign with any team, including those in both aprons, despite earning greater than $14.1 million.
Ayton averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds while shooting 56.6% from the field last season.
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