2 weeks agoPortland Trail Blazers center
Deandre Ayton (calf) will remain sidelined for Thursday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. The former first-overall pick last took the court on Feb. 10 and is nursing a left calf strain. On Feb. 12, the team announced that Ayton would be re-evaluated in four weeks, but there have been no updates on him. The big man will sit out a 20th straight game.
Donovan Clingan will continue to start at center, with
Duop Reath providing backup. Clingan's averages as a starter stand at 7.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoPortland Trail Blazers center
Deandre Ayton (calf) won't play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Ayton has averaged 14.5 points and 10.4 rebounds per game in 39 games during the 2024-25 season. Prior to his left calf injury, Ayton played an instrumental role for the Blazers from January 19 to February 8, averaging 17.9 points on 57.4% shooting, along with 12 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 block per game.
Donovan Clingan will remain the starting center in Ayton's absence.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: NBA
2 months agoPortland Trail Blazers center
Deandre Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for at least four weeks. He suffered a left calf strain in Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. This is a bitter blow for Ayton, who has performed well in 2025.
Donovan Clingan will take over from Ayton as the starting center in Wednesday's rematch against the Nuggets. The 7-foot-2 rookie has averaged 6.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks in 22.1 minutes as a starter.
Robert Williams III (knee) might also see increased usage during Ayton's absence; however, health issues have restricted him to just eight appearances since the beginning of the year, and Williams III is currently out of the lineup due to right knee soreness.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 months agoPortland Trail Blazers center
Deandre Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Ayton sustained a left calf strain against the Nuggets on Monday and will have to sit out Wednesday's rematch because of the injury.
Donovan Clingan is set to slide into the starting unit, with
Robert Williams III potentially seeing more action off the bench if he can play. The team has listed Williams III as questionable. Following a quiet spell, Clingan tallied 21 points and seven rebounds in 21 minutes on Monday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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