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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Instagram model accuses Los Angeles Lakers center DeAndre Ayton of stranding her on an island after she refused his advances
Deandre Ayton (Image via Getty) What could have been a chill summer outing turned horrendous when an Instagram model was left stranded on an island. Or at least that's what the rumors say. Los Angeles Lakers center, DeAndre Ayton, allegedly went on a trip to Turks & Caicos with said model, and then allegedly had his security kick her out when she refused his advances to have s*x with him. Ayton has not responded to any of the allegations yet, but if this is true, his upcoming journey with the Lakers could get into some hot water. DeAndre Ayton left his companion stranded on an island DeAndre Ayton and an Instagram model with the handle caribbeancurlss allegedly went on a trip to Turks & Caicos this summer, before the league starts back up in October. Whether they went there together or met up at the island has not been revealed, but according to the model, after she refused Ayton's advances to have s*x with him, he had his security kick her out and left her stranded all by herself. She wasn't going to just let him get away with it and revealed all about her experience with the newest Los Angeles Lakers star on her socials. She posted a story on her Instagram on Sunday, writing, '@deandreayton security Left me outside in the middle of nowhere in Turks of Caicos bc I won't have have sex with him.' Whether she was able to get back home or is still staying on the islands is unknown. And given Ayton has been keeping mum on the situation only makes it seem like he was in the wrong, and she is telling the truth. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 20 Breathtaking Blue Flag Beaches You Must Visit Learn More Undo Fans are also pointing out that the reason he flew her to the islands was because he was promised something in return, but things turned sour, and he left her. Whatever the reason, stranding someone was probably not the way to go. DeAndre Ayton recently joined Los Angeles Lakers from Portland Trail Blazers After a mediocre season with the Portland Trail Blazers, DeAndre Ayton has made his way to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he will be taking the center position for the upcoming season. Playing with the likes of Luka Doncic and LeBron James will, of course, be a highlight for any player, and Ayton is no different, who was the No. 1 pick of the 2018 draft by the Phoenix Suns. But after his recent situation, fans are using a looking glass to get a better view of him. Ayton reached a buyout after the 2024-25 season with the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of free agency and signed a two-year deal with the Lakers for $16 million. But rumor has it that the Trail Blazers' decided to buy out his contract after the team grew tired of his conduct. Now with the recent accusations, things are not looking too good for the Bahamian player. Also Read: DeAndre Ayton's $16.2M deal with Los Angeles Lakers praised as one of the top offseason signings of 2025 Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Portland Trail Blazers' Lineup Once Damian Lillard Gets Healthy Looks Promising
Portland Trail Blazers' Lineup Once Damian Lillard Gets Healthy Looks Promising originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Portland Trail Blazers have been mired in mediocrity for quite some time now, failing to make the playoffs in each of the last four seasons. The Trail Blazers did show some signs of life in the second half of the 2024-25 campaign, though, going 23-18 in their last 41 games. The Trail Blazers are looking to build on that stretch and have brought in two veterans this offseason in Jrue Holiday and, most recently, Damian Lillard. Lillard, who is currently recovering from a torn Achilles, is set to sign a three-year, $42 million deal to return home, and the Trail Blazers' lineup when he gets healthy looks promising. Starting Lineup PG - Damian Lillard SG - Jrue Holiday SF - Shaedon Sharpe PF - Deni Avdija C - Donovan Clingan Lillard himself is the biggest question mark in this lineup, as there's no way to know just how good he will be once he returns. The nine-time All-Star averaged 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024-25, and it would be unrealistic to expect him to put up similar numbers. The best-case scenario might be Lillard playing at a borderline All-Star level. That would be an upgrade on what the Trail Blazers have had at the point guard spot since his departure. Lillard's backcourt partner would be Holiday, whom he was traded for back in 2023. The Trail Blazers sent the veteran to the Boston Celtics not long after and have now brought him back. Holiday averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game for the Celtics in 2024-25. He is just a year removed from making the All-Defensive Second Team and is the ideal partner for a guard like Lillard. Shaedon Sharpe would join the two veterans on the perimeter, and he is coming off his best season in the NBA. Sharpe averaged 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game for the Trail Blazers in 2024-25. The 22-year-old can frustrate at times, but now has two experienced campaigners to guide him. Next, we get to Deni Avdija, who impressed in his first season with the Trail Blazers. Avdija averaged 16.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game in 2024-25 after arriving via trade from the Washington Wizards. He averaged 23.3 points after the All-Star break, and the Trail Blazers would love for him to keep that up moving forward. Lastly, we get to Donovan Clingan, who had a promising rookie season after being selected with the seventh pick. Clingan averaged 6.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.5 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game in 2024-25. The Trail Blazers' cutting ties with Deandre Ayton was a sign of their belief in Clingan. They're backing him to take some strides once he has some more experience under his belt, and he does have the tools to become a force on the defensive end. In all, that's an intriguing starting lineup. Bench PG - Scoot Henderson, Caleb Love SG - Toumani Camara, Rayan Rupert SF - Matisse Thybulle, Cidy Sissoko PF - Jerami Grant, Kris Murray C - Robert Williams III, Yang Hansen The Blazers would have a solid bench unit along with that starting five as well. Scoot Henderson, the third pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, showed promise as a sophomore. With Lillard set to miss an extended period of time, Henderson will get a fair bit of playing time to perhaps even stake his claim as a starter, and he is certainly one to keep an eye on here. Toumani Camara and Matisse Thybulle are two excellent defensive options, and the former was a starter last season. Camara made the All-Defensive Second Team in 2025 and could well end up keeping his place in the lineup once Lillard returns. Jerami Grant, meanwhile, can provide a scoring punch off the bench, and a healthy Robert Williams III is a great anchor on defense. As for Yang Hansen, he has been making waves in the Summer League, and it will be interesting to see his progression during his rookie season. Thybulle and Williams could be gone by the time Lillard returns, but this would still be an effective bench unit without them. Conclusion Is this Trail Blazers roster good enough for them to become a serious title contender? Almost certainly not. If this were Lillard in his prime, you would perhaps give them a shot, but he won't be the same. That, in turn, means someone like Sharpe would have to take a major leap for the Trail Blazers to get into the mix. Avdija will also need to keep up that stellar level of play post the break, and, at this point, it's hard to say if either of those things will happen. The Trail Blazers have a lot of good pieces, but they're missing that superstar that you need to become a title contender. You can make a lot of noise without one and even get into the playoffs, but a championship is beyond reach at the story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What former Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard were really talking about
Portland Trail Blazers floor general Damian Lillard and former Boston Celtics (and now Portland) point guard Jrue Holiday will forever be connected in how Holiday ended up being moved to the Celtics by way of the Blazers to make the failed Milwaukee Bucks - Dame experiment happen, only to add another title to Holiday's resume with Boston. But it turns out that the two ironic Trail Blazers teammates of the present also share some surprising if a bit mundane history many thought might have been some sort of conspiratorial talk when the pair were seen on the court last season chatting about some unknown topic. It turns out it is the same sort of conversation one tends to have in everyday life with whoever is in charge of a malfunctioning utility -- if with some extraordinary participants. KOIN News Sports Anchor Brenna Greene caught up with Lillard at a recent media availability for Lillard as he returned to his home market, and Dame shed some light on an in-game chat that had sparked speculation as to what the duo had been talking about. "When I lived in Milwaukee, I rented his house for two years so we talked a lot," explained Lillard. "I was complaining to him about the Wi-Fi." "There's a clip online of like I shake his hand, we played them in Boston, we had an interaction and people were like, 'What (is going on there)?,' And we were literally talking about his Wi-Fi at his house," he added. Sometimes, it seems, a cigar is just a cigar -- and WiFi can be a pain even for NBA stars. Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Spotify: iTunes: YouTube:
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Trail Blazers sign former first-round G Blake Wesley
The Portland Trail Blazers signed guard Blake Wesley on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wesley, 22, averaged 3.7 points and 2.0 assists in 58 games off the San Antonio Spurs' bench last season. He has averaged 4.3 points and 2.4 assists in 156 career games (four starts) since the Spurs drafted him in the first round (25th overall) in 2022. Wesley shot 36.1 percent from 3-point range in 26 games after the All-Star break last season. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Chinese centre Yang Hansen to skip Fiba Asia Cup to focus on developing game with Portland
Mainland Chinese social media users heaped praise on the Chinese Basketball Association after the governing body announced on Thursday that promising young centre Yang Hansen would not participate in the national team's training camp or the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup, allowing him to focus on his development with the Portland Trail Blazers. Advertisement Yang, the No 16 pick at last month's NBA Draft, will attend two short training camps hosted by the Trail Blazers beginning on August 11. 'After finishing his NBA Summer League stint, Chinese men's basketball player Yang Hansen immediately reported to head coach Guo Shiqiang about his experience in the draft combine and Summer League in the United States,' the Chinese Basketball Association said in a statement. 'He applied to the national team and the Chinese Basketball Association, hoping to participate in two short-term training camps organised by the Portland Trail Blazers starting on August 11 in order to better integrate with his new team and further improve his skills. These camps are designed for rookies and players who need continued development based on their Summer League performance.' The association added that the scheduling conflict between the Trail Blazers' camps and the Fiba Men's Asia Cup, held at Jeddah from August 5 to 17, prompted a decision to prioritize Yang's long-term development. Yang Hansen said he had learned a lot from playing in in four NBA Summer League games. Photo: AP Basketball fans on social media said in unison the CBA 'deserved praises' for their decisions.
