Deandre Ayton’s name was absent from the Phoenix Suns injury report ahead of the opening round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, implying that he will be in the lineup for Game 1. Ayton missed the Suns’ last three games with left knee soreness.
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Ayton has been a pillar for the Suns this season, posting 8.4 Win Shares, as per Basketball-Reference, the second-best on the team. Ayton was also a meaningful fantasy contributor, averaging 33.0 FanDuel Fantasy Points per game, although he put up above-average fantasy points in just three of his final 12 games this season.