Last night the Denver Nuggets were able to eliminate the Phoenix Suns from playoff contention, sending Durant, Booker, and the rest of the Suns packing for the summer.
Last season, the Pacers attempted to sign Deandre Ayton, only for the Suns to quickly match the offer sheet that the Pacers had given him. The move was out of character for the Pacers, who often avoid going after restricted free agents. Although the Pacers didn’t get Ayton, it was a win in the eyes of many fans.
However, Ayton is coming off of a terrible playoff series in which there were multiple possessions that he appeared to take off.