Deandre Ayton out for at least one week / News - Basketnews.com

Phoenix Suns will be without their starting center for a few games as he deals with a sprained ankle.

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Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton will be sidelined for at least one week because of a left ankle sprain, the team officially announced.

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Ayton hurt his ankle in the first quarter of Friday's win against the New Orleans Pelicans when he stepped on the foot of Jonas Valanciunas. He got up and walked to the bench, but headed to the locker room a few minutes later.

The former No. 1 overall pick played seven minutes before being replaced by Bismack Biyombo.

Ayton, 24, is averaging 15.4 points and 8.2 rebounds through fives games this season.

He entered free agency last offseason and ultimately remained with Phoenix after the team matched a four-year, $133 million offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers.

The Suns are 4-1 to start the season.

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