In this trade scenario, the Trail Blazers' big man, Deandre Ayton, is dealt to this up-and-coming Eastern Conference team.

Here is all the recent news you need to know about the Portland Trail Blazers, including some Deandre Ayton trade rumors.

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107.

Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.

FINAL. 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists for @AnferneeSimons . 22 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists for @DeandreAyton . 18 points, 2 rebounds/blocks for

Deandre Ayton has not quite had the season he was hoping to with the Portland Trail Blazers. His production simply has not been up to par with his current contract. Now, the Portland Trail Blazers are witnessing their rookie center,

Deandre Ayton received an important injury update for the Trail Blazers' game on Saturday night against the Heat.

Based on intel from NBA insider Brett Siegel, Deandre Ayton's time with the Trail Blazers could be running out.

Suiting up vs. Chicago

Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Posts double-double

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night.

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth straight triple-double and the host Denver Nuggets beat the reeling Philadelphia 76ers 144-109 on Tuesday night.