Should Ayton be Traded?

[Mainstreet]

The fact that Monty never talked to DA between the end of the 2022 playoffs and the following training camp was shocking.

That was a red flag that went unheeded, along with the Jae Crowder situation. I'm not sure what James Jones was thinking because wounds should not be allowed to fester.

 

[Proximo]

That was a red flag that went unheeded, along with the Jae Crowder situation. I'm not sure what James Jones was thinking because wounds should not be allowed to fester.

Based on what James has said, I think what he was thinking is Monty needs to go, but he wanted to wait till the offseason.

There seems like there is something off with Monty, like if he decides he doesn't like you he holds a grudge.

 

[Mainstreet]

Based on what James has said, I think what he was thinking is Monty needs to go, but he wanted to wait till the offseason.

There seems like there is something off with Monty, like if he decides he doesn't like you he holds a grudge.

Favoritism likewise seemed to play a role as well. Aaron Holiday should have received more playing time the previous season.

 

[nashman]

Favoritism likewise seemed to play a role as well. Aaron Holiday should have received more playing time the previous season.

Yes Monty’s refusal to play certain guys was maddening especially since the ones he did play sucked a lot of the time! I would be screaming at the TV like try someone else off the bench you freaking moron!

 

[BirdGangThing]

Just watch DeAndre Ayton

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Just watch DeAndre Ayton

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Suns him up pretty well.

 

[az jam]

I doubt if they will now trade Ayton especially considering the signings in the last day. They seem to have filled all of their needs except for a backup pg. I'm not sure what they would want or really get for Ayton that would help them.

 

[Hoop Head]

I doubt if they will now trade Ayton especially considering the signings in the last day. They seem to have filled all of their needs except for a backup pg. I'm not sure what they would want or really get for Ayton that would help them.

They're set at backup PG. Payne, Goodwin, and Saban Lee on a Two-Way. That's 3 backup PG's. We don't need another.

 

[Sparky16]

Just watch DeAndre Ayton

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GOD DA is trash, im still hoping for ATL to jump in w/ Capela/Bogdonovic

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Just watch DeAndre Ayton

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These lowlights are gross, but they are just that, lowlights. Obviously that is not who he is all the time. Similar to what happens when you only watch someone's highlights.

Vogel has also been vocal about the fact that he has already been in contact with Ayton about finding a role that he will be happy with. Maybe they will find that role and maybe they won't, but we know what he is capable of when he is playing with motivation.

 

[SeattleCardinal]

I still don't know the best answer for the original question, but DA seems slightly less overpaid, after this week's free agency craziness. If Ayton is not dealt, I'll put some of my hopes on the new coach (and the departure of the old one).

 

[JCSunsfan]

Just watch DeAndre Ayton

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Steven Adams casting lots of shade DA's way. That one needs to be forwarded to him. Maybe it's SA pushing for a DA trade. If we could, I would consider doing it.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Steven Adams casting lots of shade DA's way. That one needs to be forwarded to him. Maybe it's SA pushing for a DA trade. If we could, I would consider doing it.

I see altered celebrity names like "Steven Adams Stats" and always just assume it's a fake name, is that not the case here?

 

[SeattleCardinal]

I see altered celebrity names like "Steven Adams Stats" and always just assume it's a fake name, is that not the case here?

I assume that this is the player's actual Twitter account (even though there is not a blue checkmark): https://twitter.com/realstevenadams

 

[Germz249]

Steven Adams does not look like a twitter kind of guy to me..

 

[nashman]

I see altered celebrity names like "Steven Adams Stats" and always just assume it's a fake name, is that not the case here?

Of course it’s fake come on guys…

 

[Mainstreet]

Steven Adams does not look like a twitter kind of guy to me..

I wouldn't know. I still can't view Twitter and I refuse to sign on.

 

[Germz249]

I wouldn't know. I still can't view Twitter and I refuse to sign on.

Only twitter stuff I see is when people post.

 

[Mainstreet]

Only twitter stuff I see is when people post.

It's where the cutting edge news is, as long as one only follows legitimate sources.

 

[Hoop Head]

I wouldn't know. I still can't view Twitter and I refuse to sign on.

You should be able to view it today but once you hit that magic number then you'll be stuck again.

 

[Mainstreet]

You should be able to view it today but once you hit that magic number then you'll be stuck again.

I've already tried to go there twice without signing in. Maybe signing in is a new requirement.

I haven't seen any articles today about the new rules.

 

[Hoop Head]

I've already tried to go there twice without signing in. Maybe signing in is a new requirement.

I haven't seen any articles today about the new rules.

Sign in, there's a limit and I'm not sure what it is if you aren't signed in. It's 600 for unverified accounts, which would be you and I, unless you pay for Twitter premium.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/01/tech/twitter-rate-limit-exceeded/index.html

 

[SeattleCardinal]

I assume that this is the player's actual Twitter account (even though there is not a blue checkmark): https://twitter.com/realstevenadams

Adams' website from the presumably non-fake Twitter account: https://www.stevenadams.com/ Kind of an interesting guy, actually. Definitely a unique background.

 

[Yuma]

I still don't know the best answer for the original question, but DA seems slightly less overpaid, after this week's free agency craziness. If Ayton is not dealt, I'll put some of my hopes on the new coach (and the departure of the old one).

Yeah, he slid down the list of salaries for sure. I know people here pine for Haliburton, but $260? Really?

 

[Yuma]

Adams' website from the presumably non-fake Twitter account: https://www.stevenadams.com/ Kind of an interesting guy, actually. Definitely a unique background.

Quite the athletic family! I remember the bio on him on draft night. I hope they show pics of him when drafted. He doesn't even look the same!