NBA Rumors: Detroit Pistons Are Heavily Expected To Pursue Deandre Ayton

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As the Phoenix Suns consider their relationship with star big man Deandre Ayton, the Detroit Pistons are eagerly awaiting their chance to sign the young stud.

In fact, according to Pistons beat writer James Edwards III, Detroit is expected to “heavily” pursue Ayton when he becomes a restricted free agent next month.

Ayton’s future in Phoenix has long been shrouded in doubt. As the season progressed, he expressed major disappointment about the state of contract negotiations with the team. Reports have said that Ayton wants the max, and the Suns have been unwilling to comply so far.

The result has been a cold war of sorts, and it could end with Ayton saying goodbye to the Suns for good.

“We’re disappointed. We wanted a max contract,” Ayton’s agent, Bill Duffy, said. “He went out and was a solider the whole year, played well, improved his statistics. So, we’re proud of him. A lot of guys handle things differently, but he was very mature about it. Things will work out for Deandre. He’s a valuable player. There’s other teams in the league as well. He’s a restricted free agent, so we’ll see how this process unfolds.”

In some ways, restricted free agency is almost tougher to predict than unrestricted. While any team can offer Ayton a deal, the Suns can match any offer for Deandre and can ultimately have him back if they really want.

The question is, how much do the Pistons value Ayton, and can they make an offer that the Suns would be unwilling to match?

It will not be easy summer for Ayton or the Suns, but we will find out before too long how much their relationship has deteriorated over the past few months.

In Detroit, the 6’11” center could thrive alongside Cade Cunningham. Such a duo would certainly be a treat for the fans.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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