Suns talks with Ayton on extension ended without deal

Ayton to be RFA after this season

DeAndre Ayton will be restricted free agent after this season.
The talks between the Phoenix Suns and the big man have ended without a deal.
Suns owner Robert Sarver refuted to offer Ayton a maximum contract and the 1st overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft turned down the proposal.

ESPN Sources: Suns talks with Deandre Ayton on rookie extension have ended — without a deal. Ayton expected max contract and owner Robert Sarver hasn’t offered it. More coming on consequences for failing to reach deal with 2018 No. 1 overall pick. NBA Today debut, ESPN2. Now.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 18, 2021