Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton poses for a portrait during the NBA basketball team's media day in Portland, Ore., Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer) PORTLAND, Ore. — Center Deandre Ayton made a promise to Portland Trail Blazers fans as the team embarks on a season of uncertainty. 'I bring dominance,' he said. 'My name is DominAyton.' Ayton came to the Trail Blazers in the three-team trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. He was all smiles as he was introduced this week, mugging for cameras and looking forward to a fresh start after five years with the Phoenix Suns.

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