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29 September 2023

• [Hoops Wire] - Suns Likely to Waive Keon Johnson, Ish Wainright
  The Suns are expected to waive shooting guard Keon Johnson and forward Ish Wainright, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Johnson, 21, is 6-foot-5 and was acquired from the Trail Blazers as part of the trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks. Johnson appeared in 40 games last season with the Trail Blazers, […] The post appeared first on .
• [Burn City Sports] - Jusuf Nurkić Arrives in the Valley
  One of the Phoenix Suns’ newest additions, Jusuf Nurkić, has arrived in the Valley ahead of the team’s training camp next week. 🏜️☀️🧡 pic.twitter.com/5NStawhS4J — Jusuf Nurkić 🇧🇦 (@bosnianbeast27) September 29, 2023 Phoenix brings in Nurkić to replace Deandre Ayton at the center position after almost a week of rumors that the team would do […] The post appeared first on .
• [Yahoo Sports] - Deandre Ayton, Trail Blazers seeking warmth, trust and patience in new partnership
  Deandre Ayton needs a fresh start, and the Portland Trail Blazers hope to be fertile land for the former overall No. 1 pick who was part of the massive trade involving Damian Lillard.
• [The Arizona Republic] - Deandre Ayton thanks supporters, Phoenix Suns after trade to Portland Trail Blazers
  Deandre Ayton took to Instagram a day after Phoenix traded him to Portland in a three-team deal that sent Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard to Milwaukee.
• [Arizona Sports] - Deandre Ayton posts love for the Valley as Portland beckons
  A little more than 24 hours since he was traded to the Portland Trailblazers, Dominayton sent his thanks to the Valley via Instagram.
• [Arizona Sports] - If of the 5th: Yuta Watanabe would maximize Phoenix Suns’ spacing
  Yuta Watanabe as the fifth starter would make the Phoenix Suns' offense even more nuclear but bring more questions defensively.
• [Bleacher Report] - Deandre Ayton Thanks Suns, Fans After Trade to Blazers: 'All Love for the Valley'
  Damian Lillard's departure from the Portland Trail Blazers may have been the top story following Wednesday's blockbuster trade, but he wasn't the only notable…
• [Burn City Sports] - Deandre Ayton Posts Message to Suns and Blazers Fans
  A day after being traded from Phoenix to Portland, Deandre Ayton has posted a message to social media. Phoenix, Grateful for the journey…for the people who supported me, cheered me on, challenged me & helped me grow. To the fans, teammates, coaches, staff, thank you. All love for the valley💜🧡 Portland, LETS GO! Ready for […] The post appeared first on .
• [Sportskeeda] - "Perk watched a highlight reel of his blocks" - Kendrick Perkins calling Bol Bol 'sleeper' on DPOY has NBA fans mocking him
  Former NBA player and ESPN sports analyst Kendrick Perkins is known for his, sometimes, unorthodox takes. A Reddit user was quick to pick up Perkins's prediction regarding Phoenix Sun's Bol Bol.
• [ClutchPoints] - Deandre Ayton post goodbye to Suns after Trail Blazers trade
  Former Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton’s time in the Valley ended Wednesday when the team traded him to the Portland Trail Blazers. Ayton was selected No. 1 overall by the Suns in the 2018 NBA Draft. He and the team reached the 2021 NBA Finals and won a franchise-best 64 games in 2021-22. Ayton is […] The post appeared first on .