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Injury Calf
Est. Return 10/1/2025
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14.4
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1.6
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Despite consistent production across the course of his career, Ayton remains a polarizing fantasy asset. Moving from Phoenix to Portland before the 2023-24 season had very little impact on Ayton's per-game output. He finished as a top-45 player for the fifth time in the past six years, averaging 16.7 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks. His refusal to block shots or get to the free-throw line continues to be an issue for fantasy managers, something that typically sees him slide a little in drafts. Production aside, Ayton's attitude also comes into question when projecting his overall value. The Trail Blazers are likely to be towards the bottom of the standings once again this season, raising the question of whether Ayton will be fully committed. The team also drafted Donovan Clingan, casting some doubt over the future of Ayton in Portland. Taking everything into consideration, while still a clear must-roster player, Ayton does come with an element of risk. This should result in him being available at a slight discount, typically in the fifth or sixth rounds of drafts. Read Past Outlooks

Finalizing contract buyout
Ayton (calf) is finalizing a contract buyout with the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Ayton being bought out of his contract makes him a free agent once he clears waivers, and he will likely garner interest from around the league as one of the best centers on the market. The 26-year-old big man played in just 40 games last season and did not make an appearance following the All-Star break due to a calf injury, averaging 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 30.2 minutes per contest.
Ayton being bought out of his contract makes him a free agent once he clears waivers, and he will likely garner interest from around the league as one of the best centers on the market. The 26-year-old big man played in just 40 games last season and did not make an appearance following the All-Star break due to a calf injury, averaging 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 30.2 minutes per contest.
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How does Deandre Ayton compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
58.3%
Effective Field Goal %
57.3%
3-Point Attempt Rate
6.8%
Free Throw Rate
12.8%
Offensive Rebound %
10.9%
Defensive Rebound %
26.0%
Total Rebound %
18.2%
Assist %
8.5%
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1.1%
Block %
2.9%
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11.0%
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19.4%
Fantasy Points Per Game
32.5
Fantasy Points Per Minute
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Ayton averaged 18.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in 2022-23, making it five straight seasons averaging a double-double. He also set new career highs at the foul line, averaging 3.0 attempts and 2.3 makes per game. Ayton's 18.0 points per game was his highest mark since his sophomore campaign, but his 10.0 rebounds and 2.6 offensive rebounds per game actually stand as new career lows. Defensively, he was underwhelming, averaging 0.8 blocks and 0.6 steals on the season. Nonetheless, he helped carry the Suns to their third consecutive season as a top-four team in the West. Surprisingly, Ayton, who signed a four-year extension in July of 2022, was swapped for Jusuf Nurkic this offseason as part of the blockbuster deal that landed Damian Lillard in Milwaukee. The Trail Blazers could look to flip Ayton eventually, but for now, it appears their plan is to ride with Ayton as the starting center. Without Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, Ayton should see a lot more offensive touches per game and figures to put up plenty of 20-and-10s in Portland. However, fantasy managers should be skeptical about how high Ayton's ceiling is, as he's failed to show substantial progress since being drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in 2018.
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Not playing in season finale
Ayton (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
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Unavailable for Friday
Ayton (calf) won't play in Friday's game against the Warriors.
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Still out with calf strain
Ayton is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a left calf strain.
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Remains out for Sunday
Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
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Another absence coming
Ayton (calf) will not play Friday against the Bulls.
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Lakers could be a suitor
The Lakers could be a suitor for Ayton in free agency, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
It's no secret the Lakers are looking to upgrade the center position this offseason, and Ayton's name likely went near the top of their list when he finalized a contract buyout with Portland -- the Trail Blazers no longer had a need for him after selecting Hansen Yang with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Ayton had a letdown of a 2024-25 campaign, posting averages of 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 40 regular-season appearances.
It's no secret the Lakers are looking to upgrade the center position this offseason, and Ayton's name likely went near the top of their list when he finalized a contract buyout with Portland -- the Trail Blazers no longer had a need for him after selecting Hansen Yang with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Ayton had a letdown of a 2024-25 campaign, posting averages of 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 40 regular-season appearances.