Deandre Ayton's decision to decline his $8.1 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers after a productive 2025-26 season, including strong playoff contributions, has created broad interest across the league for the 27-year-old center. Multiple teams project meaningful cap space or roster needs at the position heading into 2026 free agency, supporting the market's tight clustering around 50% implied probabilities for frontrunners like the Celtics, Warriors, Grizzlies, and others. Trader consensus reflects this wide field of suitors without confirmed negotiations or standout offers yet, as Ayton's rebounding, rim protection, and versatility appeal to contenders and rebuilders alike amid a fluid offseason timeline.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedNBA Free Agency: Deandre Ayton Next Team
NBA Free Agency: Deandre Ayton Next Team
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Golden State Warriors 50%
Washington Wizards 50%
Detroit Pistons 50%
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Golden State Warriors
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Washington Wizards
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Detroit Pistons
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Philadelphia 76ers
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Toronto Raptors
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Dallas Mavericks
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Minnesota Timberwolves
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Indiana Pacers
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Milwaukee Bucks
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Orlando Magic
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San Antonio Spurs
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Chicago Bulls
49%
Memphis Grizzlies
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New York Knicks
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Portland Trail Blazers
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Brooklyn Nets
49%
Atlanta Hawks
49%
Cleveland Cavaliers
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Houston Rockets
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Miami Heat
49%
Oklahoma City Thunder
49%
Sacramento Kings
49%
Los Angeles Lakers
49%
New Orleans Pelicans
49%
Phoenix Suns
49%
Utah Jazz
49%
Denver Nuggets
48%
Charlotte Hornets
48%
LA Clippers
47%
Boston Celtics 50%
Golden State Warriors 50%
Washington Wizards 50%
Detroit Pistons 50%
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Golden State Warriors
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Washington Wizards
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Detroit Pistons
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Philadelphia 76ers
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Toronto Raptors
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Dallas Mavericks
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Minnesota Timberwolves
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Indiana Pacers
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Milwaukee Bucks
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Orlando Magic
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San Antonio Spurs
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Chicago Bulls
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Memphis Grizzlies
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New York Knicks
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Portland Trail Blazers
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Brooklyn Nets
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Atlanta Hawks
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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Houston Rockets
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Miami Heat
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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Sacramento Kings
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Los Angeles Lakers
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New Orleans Pelicans
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Phoenix Suns
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Utah Jazz
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Denver Nuggets
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Charlotte Hornets
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LA Clippers
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This market will resolve to the next team Deandre Ayton officially joins by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
If Deandre Ayton does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
If Deandre Ayton joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to "Other".
If Deandre Ayton is released, retires, or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
An official signing announcement prior to the market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the NBA and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.Deandre Ayton's decision to decline his $8.1 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers after a productive 2025-26 season, including strong playoff contributions, has created broad interest across the league for the 27-year-old center. Multiple teams project meaningful cap space or roster needs at the position heading into 2026 free agency, supporting the market's tight clustering around 50% implied probabilities for frontrunners like the Celtics, Warriors, Grizzlies, and others. Trader consensus reflects this wide field of suitors without confirmed negotiations or standout offers yet, as Ayton's rebounding, rim protection, and versatility appeal to contenders and rebuilders alike amid a fluid offseason timeline.
This market will resolve to the next team Deandre Ayton officially joins by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
If Deandre Ayton does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
If Deandre Ayton joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to "Other".
If Deandre Ayton is released, retires, or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
An official signing announcement prior to the market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the NBA and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.
If Deandre Ayton does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
If Deandre Ayton joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to "Other".
If Deandre Ayton is released, retires, or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
An official signing announcement prior to the market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the NBA and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.
Market Opened: Jun 22, 2026, 7:36 PM ET
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Oct 31, 2026Market Opened
Jun 22, 2026, 7:36 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...This market will resolve to the next team Deandre Ayton officially joins by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
If Deandre Ayton does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
If Deandre Ayton joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to "Other".
If Deandre Ayton is released, retires, or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
An official signing announcement prior to the market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the NBA and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.Deandre Ayton's decision to decline his $8.1 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers after a productive 2025-26 season, including strong playoff contributions, has created broad interest across the league for the 27-year-old center. Multiple teams project meaningful cap space or roster needs at the position heading into 2026 free agency, supporting the market's tight clustering around 50% implied probabilities for frontrunners like the Celtics, Warriors, Grizzlies, and others. Trader consensus reflects this wide field of suitors without confirmed negotiations or standout offers yet, as Ayton's rebounding, rim protection, and versatility appeal to contenders and rebuilders alike amid a fluid offseason timeline.
This market will resolve to the next team Deandre Ayton officially joins by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
If Deandre Ayton does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
If Deandre Ayton joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to "Other".
If Deandre Ayton is released, retires, or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
An official signing announcement prior to the market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the NBA and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.
If Deandre Ayton does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
If Deandre Ayton joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to "Other".
If Deandre Ayton is released, retires, or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
An official signing announcement prior to the market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the NBA and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.
Volume
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Oct 31, 2026Market Opened
Jun 22, 2026, 7:36 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Deandre Ayton's decision to decline his $8.1 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers after a productive 2025-26 season, including strong playoff contributions, has created broad interest across the league for the 27-year-old center. Multiple teams project meaningful cap space or roster needs at the position heading into 2026 free agency, supporting the market's tight clustering around 50% implied probabilities for frontrunners like the Celtics, Warriors, Grizzlies, and others. Trader consensus reflects this wide field of suitors without confirmed negotiations or standout offers yet, as Ayton's rebounding, rim protection, and versatility appeal to contenders and rebuilders alike amid a fluid offseason timeline.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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