NBA off-season rumours: The latest on Ayton

NBA free agency is mere hours away as teams around the league get set to bust out their chequebooks. Keep it right here for all the latest news and rumours as the off-season heats up. Free agency will officially open at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT Thursday evening.

What's up with Ayton?

Multiple reports indicate centre Deandre Ayton could be on the move from the Phoenix Suns this summer and ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported that even after the Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Dejounte Murray on Thursday, general manager Landry Fields may not be done.

So, might Ayton be a fit with the Hawks?

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hawks want to create more playing time for Onyeka Okongwu, so if they are going to make a run at Ayton, it would likely mean sending centre Clint Capela to Phoenix in the potential deal. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic adds that the Hawks would be unlikely to pursue Ayton unless he could be had on less than a max contract. And if that was the case, the Suns may be inclined to keep Ayton, adds Kirschner. 

The Arizona product averaged 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game last season, his fourth with the Hawks since being selected No. 1 overall in 2018.

McGee seeking multi-year term?

Veteran centre JaVale McGee is looking for a multi-year deal in free agency this summer and has several teams interested, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix.

The Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets are all interested, reports Gambadoro, who adds he is unsure if the Phoenix Suns -- McGee's current team -- would go to two years on an offer.

Hearing Javale McGee wants a multi-year deal and has several teams interested - Milwaukee, Dallas, Brooklyn. Not sure if Phoenix would go two