San Antonio Spurs Receive: C Deandre Ayton, F Dario Saric
Phoenix Suns Receive: C Jakob Poeltl, G/F Josh Richardson, G Doug McDermott, 2022 First-Round Pick (via BOS)
Deandre Ayton would be going from a veteran point guard to a duo of the young, up-and-coming talents in the backcourt.
Ayton has taken the next step on both ends of the floor and will be able to grow more with the Spurs. This would give the franchise three pieces to build around for years to come.
Ayton and Dario Saric would be the return going back to San Antonio.
The Suns would get an immediate replacement with Jakob Poeltl, who has also improved under Popovich. Josh Richardson and Doug McDermott, along with a first-round pick, would go to Phoenix.
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Managing to pair Ayton with Dejounte Murray and Keldon Johnson would go a long way in the Spurs’ roster construction efforts.
Let’s look at how this hypothetical NBA trade scenario featuring Deandre Ayton would impact the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns.
