The Ayton Plan

[Mainstreet]

Surprised he didn’t include Len, Bender, Chriss, Ennis and JJ in that pic…
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If McDonough had been able to trade for Shai he might still be here.

 

[Mainstreet]

That seems like a more than reasonable ask, in fact I don't think that is really enough

I'm surprised the Pacers didn't do it. Maybe the offer sheet was only for their fans.

 

[95pro]

So does this mean we aren’t crippled since he didn’t sign for 5 years?

 

[Covert Rain]

I thought they couldn't acquire him for the duration of the contract. Is it only one year?

So Jan 15th with Ayton’s approval he could be traded to any team but the Pacers. After the first year anybody. At least that’s what I have read.

 

[Germz249]

I am lost.. I been in my cave.. did we match the offer?

 

[Mainstreet]

Bobby Marks breaks down the Suns matching the Pacers offer sheet for Ayton and where it leaves Phoenix concerning trading for Durant.

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[Absolute Zero]

I am lost.. I been in my cave.. did we match the offer?

Yes

 

[JCSunsfan]

So the Suns probably saved $40 million on a 4 year contract versus a 5 year contract but it will probably look like a bad decision if Ayton plays well.

Double the savings with the luxury tax bill. $80 million is a lot.

 

[elindholm]

Surprised he didn’t include Len, Bender, Chriss, Ennis and JJ in that pic…
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Well maybe if you didn't suck so much as an NBA executive, you wouldn't be working at Red Lobster.

 

[Superbone]

Well here comes lazy Ayton guaranteed
He got his money

He's not lazy. He's just sleepy.

 

[Superbone]

Well maybe if you didn't suck so much as an NBA executive, you wouldn't be working at Red Lobster.

I guess the NBA TV thing didn't work out for McDonough, eh?

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

All I can say again is . . . thank god we matched.

 

[Sunburn]

Well maybe if you didn't suck so much as an NBA executive, you wouldn't be working at Red Lobster.

Wow McD is cringe.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Wow McD is cringe.

Yes. Is it true. If so, cringe. If not, cringe.

 

[JCSunsfan]

All I can say again is . . . thank god we matched.

Yep. No Joe Johnson repeat here.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I guess the NBA TV thing didn't work out for McDonough, eh?

At first I just figured he was kidding about working at Red Lobster. But then I remembered he had no sense of humor...

 

[Western Font]

I think this was a long road to a good result. The Suns thought he was a four-year max and Ayton found out that only one other team could/would make that happen. If he were a superstar Detroit doesn’t drop out as soon as they have a good draft. But now Ayton has max money and a limited no-trade clause in case the Suns are still shopping him. Everyone should be satisfied and get back to work.

 

[Mainstreet]

Again, great news no option or trade bonus in Ayton's contract.

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[TJ]

Again, great news no option or trade bonus in Ayton's contract.

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That was so stupid on Duffy and Indianas part. I would’ve poison pilled the **** out of that offer sheet

 

[Proximo]

That was so stupid on Duffy and Indianas part. I would’ve poison pilled the **** out of that offer sheet

It seems Indiana did not really want him that badly. No poison pills in the offer sheet, and no interest in a sign and trade when the suns were basically only asking for 2 first round picks says they really don't think that highly of him to me.

 

[Hoop Head]

That was so stupid on Duffy and Indianas part. I would’ve poison pilled the **** out of that offer sheet

Duffy has been an idiot throughout DA's entire extension ordeal. He refused to come to the table to negotiate last off season since he made the "5 year max" demand. He's made some weird comments throughout at odd times and I think he cost Ayton some cash, ultimately. The whole contract situation has hurt DA's perception as well and I'd put that on Duffy as well.

 

[Finito]

Both centers
Defensive rating
105
104

Rebounds
10.2
10.1

Blocks
0.7
0.8

This year salary
30.9
30.3

 

[Finito]

It seems Indiana did not really want him that badly. No poison pills in the offer sheet, and no interest in a sign and trade when the suns were basically only asking for 2 first round picks says they really don't think that highly of him to me.

There were reports even before yesterday that indianas owner is this really nice guy who doesn’t break company line when it comes to dealing with other owners.

It’s been reported that Phoenix had no interest in a sign and trade with Indy and that they told everyone in the league they were gonna match.

 

[Mainstreet]

That was so stupid on Duffy and Indianas part. I would’ve poison pilled the **** out of that offer sheet

I think Indiana went after Ayton mostly for their fans to show they were making a sincere effort to rebuild.

They knew the Suns would likely match and they didn't want to alienate them as a future trade partner. They had good dealings with them in the past.

Ayton wanted a max contract and Duffy got him one.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

It seems Indiana did not really want him that badly. No poison pills in the offer sheet, and no interest in a sign and trade when the suns were basically only asking for 2 first round picks says they really don't think that highly of him to me.

I would be prone to believe that but then why sign the guy? I mean it was still a max contract they were going to give up.