Video Former no 1 overall pick gives amusing reaction when asked about his new contract with Phoenix Suns × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News News Video Former no 1 overall pick gives amusing reaction when asked about his new contract with Phoenix Suns By Siddhant Gupta Modified 27 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Deandre Ayton at the Phoenix Suns Media Day After a rather tumultuous offseason, former No.1 draft pick Deandre Ayton finds himself secured in place with the Phoenix Suns. In attendance at the Suns' Media Day, Ayton offered a humorous response to his new contract with the team. Deandre Ayton had a rather difficult offseason. After establishing himself as a core piece in the Phoenix Suns' roster, Ayton struggled to deliver in the playoffs. This directly affected his value and his upcoming max extension. Given that Phoenix didn't extend a qualifying offer to the big man right away, Ayton was a hot prospect on the market as a restricted free agent. Things moved rather quickly from this point on as teams showed interest in the Suns big man. The Indiana Pacers were the closest to signing him. However, the acquisition would come up short as Phoenix matched Indiana's offer sheet to retain Ayton. ESPN@espnThe Phoenix Suns have matched Deandre Ayton's four-year, $133M offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers, his agents told @wojespn.Ayton can't be traded without his consent for a full year.8195720The Phoenix Suns have matched Deandre Ayton's four-year, $133M offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers, his agents told @wojespn.Ayton can't be traded without his consent for a full year. https://t.co/ZXm57dkjqz Having signed a four-year, $133 million deal, Ayton successfully secured the bag. While his initial response was positive, however, the current situation may suggest otherwise. When asked about his thoughts on the contract during the Suns' media session, Ayton responded: "I was happy. It was all done, I guess." Bleacher Report@BleacherReportAyton seems thrilled about his new contract with the Suns 8914326Ayton seems thrilled about his new contract with the Suns https://t.co/wR4oceX3Xo Ayton's brief response caught everyone at the Phoenix Suns' Media Day off guard. However, this appears to be a trend within the organization. This could be explained by the internal drama between Deandre Ayton and the Suns after their playoff failures. With several reporters mentioning that the vibes at the Suns' Media Day were off, there may be more concerns in store for the organization. The Phoenix Suns may be on a downward spiral The Phoenix Suns have emerged as one of the most dominant teams in the NBA in the last few years. However, after a failed title run in the 2021 NBA Finals, the Suns have experienced a bit of a downward trend. After crashing out of the playoffs last season, the Suns now face major internal strife in the organization. With the drama surrounding franchise owner Robert Sarver affecting many matters internally, Phoenix is a team in a state of flux. Meanwhile, new problems seem to arise on the players front. As the team continues their efforts to bolster their roster, the Suns will see a key player on the way out. The organization and Suns forward Jae Crowder have reportedly come to a mutual agreement on facilitating a trade for the forward. NBA on ESPN@ESPNNBAJae Crowder requested to not report to Suns training camp, and the team agreed as it continues trying to find a trade for him, sources told ESPN. es.pn/3LJuHpI36548Jae Crowder requested to not report to Suns training camp, and the team agreed as it continues trying to find a trade for him, sources told ESPN. es.pn/3LJuHpI While Crowder's departure comes in light of Cam Johnson's rapid development, the Suns stand to lose a lot with the veteran leaving the side. Robert Sarver has already set out to find potential buyers for the Suns and the Mercury. Given the magnitude of the changes in store, the Phoenix Suns are coming upon a rough patch.Sports Business Journal@SBJ"I am beginning the process of seeking buyers for the Suns and Mercury."Robert Sarver, managing partner of the @Suns and @PhoenixMercury, wrote in a statement following his one-year suspension for workplace misconduct.(via @Baxter)94"I am beginning the process of seeking buyers for the Suns and Mercury."Robert Sarver, managing partner of the @Suns and @PhoenixMercury, wrote in a statement following his one-year suspension for workplace misconduct.(via @Baxter) https://t.co/HK191UG7oR Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by James Meyers × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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