Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams didn’t have a “definitive answer” on whether Deandre Ayton will play Friday against Portland, but the Suns starting center is trending in that direction. “We’ll see,” Williams said after Thursday’s practice. “He went through a good practice today, but we’ll see how he responds to the practice. We don’t have like a definitive answer just yet.”
Source: Duane Rankin @ Arizona Republic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I think he’s back ready to go.” Devin Booker
#Suns update: Deandre Ayton trending to return from left ankle sprain Friday vs. #Blazers (w/video) #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:54 PM
“I think he’s back ready to go.” Devin Booker
#Suns update: Deandre Ayton trending to return from left ankle sprain Friday vs. #Blazers (w/video) #RipCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns update: Deandre Ayton on course to return Friday vs. #Blazers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:22 PM
#Suns update: Deandre Ayton on course to return Friday vs. #Blazers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton (left ankle sprain) went through a full practice today, but doesn’t have “definite answer” on whether he’ll play tomorrow against #Blazers. #Suns – 3:47 PM
Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton (left ankle sprain) went through a full practice today, but doesn’t have “definite answer” on whether he’ll play tomorrow against #Blazers. #Suns – 3:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton getting up shots.
Back sooner than later from left ankle sprain? #Suns pic.twitter.com/gVCh5IRcpF – 3:43 PM
Deandre Ayton getting up shots.
Back sooner than later from left ankle sprain? #Suns pic.twitter.com/gVCh5IRcpF – 3:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton getting some shots up with the bigs pic.twitter.com/fck7TurID6 – 3:39 PM
Deandre Ayton getting some shots up with the bigs pic.twitter.com/fck7TurID6 – 3:39 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton back with his shooting group after practice pic.twitter.com/wE3FoYxZeK – 3:39 PM
Deandre Ayton back with his shooting group after practice pic.twitter.com/wE3FoYxZeK – 3:39 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This is the most fun I’ve had watching the Lakers since that night late in the 2021 regular season when AD destroyed Ayton. – 1:00 AM
This is the most fun I’ve had watching the Lakers since that night late in the 2021 regular season when AD destroyed Ayton. – 1:00 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker pregame. #Suns #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/Z1eOoX6VH1 – 9:43 PM
Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker pregame. #Suns #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/Z1eOoX6VH1 – 9:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns sticking with same starting lineup: Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Bismack Biyombo starting for injured Deandre Ayton (left ankle sprain). #Suns #Timberwolves – 9:31 PM
#Suns sticking with same starting lineup: Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Bismack Biyombo starting for injured Deandre Ayton (left ankle sprain). #Suns #Timberwolves – 9:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns are rolling with the same starting lineup as last game, with Bismack Biyombo filling in for Deandre Ayton – 9:30 PM
The Suns are rolling with the same starting lineup as last game, with Bismack Biyombo filling in for Deandre Ayton – 9:30 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton is out for tonight, but good to see him getting up some shots during pregame routines pic.twitter.com/HDp3534WYn – 9:05 PM
Deandre Ayton is out for tonight, but good to see him getting up some shots during pregame routines pic.twitter.com/HDp3534WYn – 9:05 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton getting shots up pregame in his normal slot after not doing so on Sunday. He’s out tonight. The week timeline rolls through Saturday. pic.twitter.com/dwuZu9ZKpn – 9:04 PM
Deandre Ayton getting shots up pregame in his normal slot after not doing so on Sunday. He’s out tonight. The week timeline rolls through Saturday. pic.twitter.com/dwuZu9ZKpn – 9:04 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Asked about whether the Suns will stick with the same starting lineup as last game without Deandre Ayton, Monty Williams went with the tried and true: “We’ll see.” – 8:28 PM
Asked about whether the Suns will stick with the same starting lineup as last game without Deandre Ayton, Monty Williams went with the tried and true: “We’ll see.” – 8:28 PM
More on this storyline
Gerald Bourguet: Monty Williams said Deandre Ayton went through full practice today. Not sure about his status for Friday’s game, but we’ll see -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / November 3, 2022
Duane Rankin: “It’s going to be nice man.” Devin Booker on Deandre Ayton returning from left ankle sprain. Booker also talked about Barack Obama talking #Suns at rally. “It was cool to hear.” pic.twitter.com/eO2oQgTND0 -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / November 3, 2022
Duane Rankin: Deandre Ayton back early? He’s out tonight with left ankle sprain bur could be back before end of six-game homestand. #Suns play #Blazers in back-to-back Friday and Saturday. pic.twitter.com/n022uCZ56v -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / November 1, 2022