That’s because the Suns extended Bismack Biyombo, who was also solid off the bench and is younger (30) than McGee (34). He’s a quality backup, but not irreplaceable.
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Phoenix did lose McGee, who had a bounce-back campaign, to free agency. Relive some of the best plays from Chris Paul last season. Besides, there was no point guard on the market worth pursuing. The only semi-concern is Paul creeping up in age and treadwear, although he looked pretty frisky last season and was third in assists per game (8.3). After all, Booker (who will turn 26 in October) finished fourth in Kia MVP voting and made first team All-NBA in 2021-22. But this was largely expected and a fairly simple “negotiation,” if you want to call it that. Why fix what isn’t broken?Īside from Ayton’s deal, Booker got a four-year, $224 million max extension. The Suns saw no need to shake up a team that, over the last two regular seasons, was more successful than anyone else. Re-signing Ayton was really the only offseason heavy-lifting necessary for the Suns. They could at least show their fan base that an effort was made. Maybe it was more of a public relations move by the Pacers.
It was a surprise when Indiana, of all teams, finally rolled the dice.
Ayton wanted a fifth year, but that wasn’t happening from the Suns’ end.īut he’s now insanely rich, and he’ll get another contract four years from now … so why all the drama?ĭeandre Ayton is back in Phoenix after the Suns reportedly match Indiana's offer sheet, but the relationship will have to be repaired.Įveryone in the league knew the Suns would match any offer, which is why none initially bothered to tender one. The Suns wisely let the market dictate what Ayton would earn, and it did when the Pacers extended him a four-year, $133 million offer sheet … which the Suns matched. This was all about ego, because eventually business takes care of itself and players get what’s coming to them. This wasn’t as big a deal as it appeared. His feelings were hurt, and really, that was the only issue here. Forget that Ayton would probably be in demand anyway as a restricted free agent and get an offer (he did). Forget that the overall NBA game has shifted away from low-post centers, who are devalued (unless you’re Joel Embiid). Forget that even if the Suns gave him an extension, it wouldn’t kick in until 2022-23. The previous summer, the Suns refused to give Ayton the rookie max extension, so he felt offended.
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It was the supposedly feisty stare-down and showdown between Ayton and the Suns over - what else - money, but Ayton got the bag, the Suns retained their gifted big man, everyone hugged it out and declared victory and moved on.Ī whole lot of today on NBA TV 📺🔥 #TeamDays /0iC5wJcUfN It was ultimately much ado about nothing. Phoenix got solid results from All-Stars Devin Booker and Chris Paul, and Mikal Bridges made the All-Defensive first team, but a second straight NBA Finals trip wasn’t in the works. There was also an undercurrent of drama in Game 7: Center Deandre Ayton was benched all game after simmering all season because the Suns refused to extend him. It qualified as an upset because the Suns had more depth and talent but ultimately had no answers in that seven-game series. They were first staggered by the New Orleans Pelicans (who were without Zion Williamson) in the first round, then got floored by the Dallas Mavericks in the semifinals. Last season: After ripping through the season with an NBA-best 64 wins, the Suns were surprisingly vulnerable and lame in the playoffs, and their issues came almost without warning.
Key subtractions: JaVale McGee, Frank Kaminsky, Aaron Holiday (free agency) Key additions: Damion Lee, Josh Okogie (free agency) The Suns re-signed Deandre Ayton (right) and extended Devin Booker’s deal this offseason.
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