Suns GM: No Real Negotiations with Deandre Ayton Regarding Contract Extension
“Suns general manager James Jones said Tuesday the team never engaged in real negotiations with Deandre Ayton over the offseason regarding a potential contract extension. Monday marked the extension deadline for 2018 draftees, with a number of players receiving new contracts with their respective,” reports Michael Shapiro in SI.
“Memphis forward Jaren Jackson Jr. signed a $105 million extension on Monday, and Ayton’s teammate Mikal Bridges signed his own $90 million deal on Sunday. But after Monday’s deadline, Ayton will now reach restricted free agency next summer. Jones indicated Tuesday he was willing to discuss a max contract extension with Ayton’s.”