Deandre Ayton seeks new team after buyout from Blazers

Sources: Deandre Ayton to become free agent after Trail Blazers buyout - via ESPN www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45612548/sources-blazers-ayton-become-free-agent-buyout

Breaking: Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. pic.x.com/DNYcNqRvkW

The Knicks, Lakers and Pacers have recently expressed trade interest in Nick Richards, per @MikeAScotto (hoopshype.com/lists/nba-intel-free-agency-deandre-ayton-malik-beasley-myles-turner-nickeil-alexander-walker-trades/). Richards can likely be had from the Suns in exchange for future second-round draft capital after acquiring Mark Williams and Khaman Maluach. pic.x.com/u5P1J1ONqY

New: DeAndre Ayton is a surprise new addition to the free agent market this summer. Will there be any domino effect on Al Horford, Luke Kornet and the Celtics options at center? www.masslive.com/celtics/2025/06/what-deandre-ayton-buyout-means-for-celtics-centers-options-in-free-agency.html