Report: Suns moving forward with Ayton on roster
It seems that Deandre Ayton is sticking around in Phoenix.
The Suns are planning to keep the center to play alongside the new Big Three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, sources told Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes.
Phoenix believes Ayton's more valuable to the team than ever following the additions of Beal and Durant this year, and the franchise wants to see them play together, Haynes added.
The Suns were reportedly exploring the 24-year-old's trade market after they were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.
New head coach Frank Vogel, who was hired after Phoenix parted ways with Monty Williams, said earlier in June that Ayton "can be one of the best centers in the league."
Last offseason, Ayton signed a record four-year, $133-million offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers, but the Suns matched it.
Phoenix has already revamped its roster this offseason, acquiring Beal for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, six second-rounders, and four first-round pick swaps.
The Suns also drafted Dayton forward Toumani Camara No. 52 overall Thursday.
Ayton, a former No. 1 overall pick, averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 67 games for the Suns last season.