The NBA announced its full 82-game schedule for each team Friday, which means Deandre Ayton's rookie path with the Phoenix Suns is already taking shape.
The former Wildcat and No. 1 overall pick averaged 14.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game in his trial run with the Suns during NBA Summer League. Now playing with new teammates Devin Booker, Josh Jackson, Trevor Ariza, Brandon Knight, Dragan Bender and Mikal Bridges, it's officially go-time for Ayton and the young Suns.Ìý
Here are notable matchups and dates for Ayton's rookie year in Phoenix. All tipoff times are mountain standard time.Ìý