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Former Arizona star Deandre Ayton traded to Blazers in Damian Lillard deal, per report

A year ago, Deandre Ayton got the contract he deserved. Now he’s going to a team that may better appreciate his contributions.

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is reporting the former Arizona Wildcats center is part of a 3-team trade between the Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers.

Lillard goes Milwaukee as part of a 3-team deal with Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected MIL 1st, and unprotected MIL swap rights in 2028 and 2030 to Blazers.