Insider Reveals Dramatic Deandre Ayton Issues That Inspired Trail Blazers Buyout originally appeared on Athlon Sports. An insider has revealed the dramatic issues that inspired the Portland Trail Blazers to negotiate a buyout with starting center Deandre Ayton.

Center Deandre Ayton reportedly displayed a pattern of unbecoming behavior that led to the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to buy out the remainder of his contract Sunday.

Portland joins Phoenix as teams that have calculated that Ayton’s baggage — a lack of health and maturity — isn’t worth his talent.