Within 48 hours, the former first-round selection will learn whether Phoenix will match the offer.
Adrian Wojnarowski, Deandre Ayton may be leaving the desert after accepting a restricted free agency offer sheet from the Pacers.
According to reports, the agreement would exceed $130 million over the course of four seasons.
The Suns have 48 hours to match Indiana's offer, failing which Ayton would be free to go.
Later, Wojnarowski clarified that the Suns are anticipated to match the price and that a sign-and-trade deal is unlikely.
The Pacers are anticipated to waive Duane Washington, as well as waive-and-extend the contracts of Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan, and Nik Stauskas, to make the space necessary.
The No. 1 overall selection in 2018, Ayton has played four seasons with the Suns.
The No. 1 overall selection in 2018, Ayton has played four seasons with the Suns.