Trail Blazers Announce Buyout Agreement With Center Deandre Ayton

Portland Trail Blazers media release – TRAIL BLAZERS AND DEANDRE AYTON REACH BUYOUT AGREEMENT PORTLAND, Ore. (June 29...

Trail Blazers Announce Buyout Agreement With Center Deandre Ayton

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 06: Deandre Ayton #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots the ball during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Moda Center on February 06, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers media release –

TRAIL BLAZERS AND DEANDRE AYTON REACH BUYOUT AGREEMENT

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 29, 2025) – The Portland Trail Blazers and Deandre Ayton have reached an agreement to buyout the center’s contract. The Trail Blazers have requested waivers on Ayton.

Ayton was originally acquired by the Trail Blazers in a three-team trade with the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks on September 27, 2023. In two seasons in Portland, Ayton averaged 15.7 points (56.9 FG%, 75.5 FT%), 10.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.9 blocks, 0.9 steals and 31.5 minutes per game in 95 games and 95 starts. The seven-year veteran has accrued career averages of 16.4 points (59.0 FG%, 75.5 FT%), 10.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 blocks and 30.8 minutes in 398 career games (391 starts) for Phoenix and Portland.