Ayton is about to reach a contract buyout agreement with the Portland Trail Blazers, which means that this person is only at &quot...

Ayton is about to reach a contract buyout agreement with the Portland Trail Blazers, which means that the No. 1 center who only plays for the first season in "City of the Roses" will be restored to its free agent. 😬

This 2018 No. 1 pick who was once regarded as the cornerstone of the team building has never found a sense of belonging in Portland. Now that the Trail Blazers open up a new strategic direction, it is a foregone conclusion that the two sides will part ways.

Ayton's original contract had a salary of US$35 million for one year, and finally reached an agreement with a buyout amount of US$25.5 million - equivalent to taking huge compensation to recover from his free self in advance.

Now that he is a free agent, he urgently needs to prove himself again in the market and is eager to rekindle his competitive state as the inside of the finals during the Suns.

This operation is far more than a lineup adjustment, but also marks the beginning of a new era: the Trail Blazers have used their first round picks to choose centers for two consecutive years (2024 Donovan Klingen + 2025 Yang Hansen) 👀, plus Robert Williams III, the team's intention to hoard young people is self-evident.

Ayton's departure put the most shocking end to this front-court change that could reshape the future western pattern.

#Travel Blazers are really interesting##Yang Hansen can rush for peace of mind#