During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Portland Trail Blazers, Ayton played in 40 games. He averaged 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and a block per game. In 2023-24, he averaged 16.7 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and a steal in 55 games.

The 26-year-old 7-footer averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds last season with Portland but didn’t play after the All-Star break because of a calf injury.

Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, taking arguably the top available center off the market in the NBA’s 2025 free agency period.