Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Phoenix Suns' season ended in disappointment Thursday night with a 125-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets, and big changes could be ahead.
The organization is reportedly "expected to aggressively explore the trade market" for big man Deandre Ayton, the team's first overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
Ayton averages 16.7 points and 10.4 rebounds per game in his five-year career, but there has long been a rift between him and the organization. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena Feb.
9, 2023, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Ayton and head coach Monty Williams have had a rocky relationship since last year, and contract negotiations last year did not go well until Phoenix had no choice but to match the Indiana Pacers' $133 million offer to the restricted free agent.