Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Not playing in season finale
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Ayton (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Ayton didn't log a single appearance for the Trail Blazers since the All-Star break. He ends the season with averages of 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game across 40 starts.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Unavailable for Friday
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Ayton (calf) won't play in Friday's game against the Warriors.
Ayton hasn't taken the court since Feb. 10 after picking up a left calf strain, and his season is likely over. The Blazers will wrap up the regular season Sunday against the Lakers, though it would seem unlikely that Ayton gains clearance to return for the finale.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Still out with calf strain
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Ayton is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a left calf strain.
Wednesday will mark a 26th absence in a row for Ayton. Although Portland has not yet officially ruled out the star big man for the reminder of the year, it would be somewhat surprising to see him appear in either of the club's final two contests given the lack of updates on his status since he went down. Donovan Clingan has averaged 8.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 1.1 steals in 28.4 minutes over his last seven games in Ayton's stead.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Remains out for Sunday
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Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Ayton will miss a 25th straight game for the Trail Blazers while dealing with a calf issue. The next opportunity for the veteran big man to return to the floor will be Wednesday against the Jazz.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Another absence coming
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Ayton (calf) will not play Friday against the Bulls.
No surprise here, as Ayton's timetable has yet to be updated -- this will be his 24th game in a row on the shelf. He was expected to be re-evaluated two weeks ago, but he remains out indefinitely as the team hasn't released an update since his initial diagnosis.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Remains out vs. Toronto
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Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Ayton will miss a 22nd straight game for the Trail Blazers as he deals with a strained left calf. The next opportunity for the veteran big man to return to the floor will be Friday against the Bulls.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Out again Tuesday
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Ayton (calf) will not play Tuesday against the Hawks.
Ayton has been sidelined since Feb. 12 due to a left calf strain, and there hasn't been many updates on his progress since. The center remains without a timetable for a return.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Another absence coming
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Ayton (calf) will not play Sunday against the Knicks.
Ayton has been sidelined since Feb. 12 due to a left calf strain, and the Trail Blazers have yet to provide an indication that he's getting closer to a return. Fantasy managers can consider him doubtful for Portland's next game Tuesday against Atlanta.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Remains out for Friday
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Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Denver.
Ayton has been sidelined since Feb. 12 due to the left calf strain, and there's no clear timetable for his return. The big man was expected to be re-evaluated after four weeks, though the club has not provided any new information on his status. He can be considered week-to-week until the club offers a new update.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Re-evaluated in four weeks
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Portland announced Wednesday that Ayton has been diagnosed with a left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
This is a brutal blow for Ayton and Portland, as this sidelines him through at least March 15th. The Trail Blazers are unlikely to be playing for much by that point, so he could miss additional time. Donovan Clingan will be a popular fantasy pickup in the meantime, and Robert Williams (knee) could emerge with some fantasy value once he gets healthy.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Won't play Wednesday
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Ayton (calf) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Ayton suffered a left calf strain against Denver on Monday and will be forced to sit out Wednesday's rematch. Donovan Clingan will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Ayton's next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star break against the Lakers on Feb. 20.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Done for night with calf injury
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Ayton won't return to Monday's game against the Nuggets due to a left calf injury.
Ayton suffered the non-contact injury in the third quarter and required assistance walking back to the locker room. He finished the game with 10 points (5-9 FG) and one block across 19 minutes. The big man will likely undergo further testing before the club provides another update on his status, but Ayton would appear unlikely to be available for Portland's final game before the All-Star break Wednesday in Denver. Donovan Clingan could end up filling the majority of the minutes at center in any contests that Ayton misses.
Ayton was helped back to the locker room after sustaining an apparent calf injury in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Nuggets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Ayton's injury looked to be of the non-contact variety, and he immediately reached for his calf before going to the bench. The big man was then carried to the locker room while struggling to put much weight on the leg. If Ayton is unable to return, Donovan Clingan and Jabari Walker would be the Trail Blazers' primary options at center for the rest of the game.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Grabs 14 rebounds in loss
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Ayton racked up six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block in 32 minutes during Saturday's 114-98 loss to the Timberwolves.
Ayton was quiet on the offensive end, though he did rack up a game-high mark in rebounds. Through 39 regular-season appearances, the big man is on pace to average a double-double and has posted double-digit rebounds in 21 outings thus far. The seventh-year pro has been efficient despite a couple of single-digit scoring outings in his last five outings, during which he has averaged 16.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 53.2 percent from the field in 32.0 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Records massive 25/20 double-double
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Ayton logged 25 points (9-22 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 20 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 42 minutes during Monday's 121-119 overtime win over the Suns.
The Trail Blazers took a second straight game away from the Suns as Ayton throttled his former team. Now at full health, Portland is feeling the groove with eight wins over its past nine games, and Ayton's four double-doubles have been a key part of the effort. Their only loss over the span came against the Thunder during an Ayton absence, and they lost by only 10 points to the Western Conference frontrunners.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Torches nets in efficient outing
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Ayton notched 24 points (11-12 FG, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block over 33 minutes during Saturday's 127-108 victory over the Suns.
Ayton posted 20-plus points for the fourth appearance in a row while finishing as the club's leading scorer, shooting a near-perfect 11-for-12 from the field. The big man continues to fill the stat sheet, though his availability has been a glaring issue of late, as he has missed five of Portland's last 12 outings. In three appearances following a three-game absence due to a left knee sprain, Ayton has averaged 22.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 34.0 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Outstanding on both ends
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Ayton provided 22 points (10-12 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Thursday's 119-90 victory over the Magic.
Ayton was only two boards away from recording a double-double, but the veteran big man also made his presence in other areas. The scoring touch was efficient as well, as he missed just two of his 12 attempts en route to his third straight game with at least 20 points. The availability issues remain a problem, as Ayton has missed five games since the beginning of January, but he's finding ways to produce. He's averaging 13.4 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game across 11 January appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: No limitations in return
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Ayton (knee) tallied 21 points (9-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 34 minutes in Tuesday's 125-112 win over the Bucks.
Ayton operated without any restrictions in his return from a three-game absence due to a left knee sprain, as he exceeded his season-long average in minutes (30.1 per game) while claiming his third consecutive double-double and making contributions in both of the defensive categories. With the 18-29 Trail Blazers being well removed from playoff contention, Ayton could find himself at risk of being held out due to minor injuries in the second half of the season. When available, however, he should make for a strong source of rebounds and efficient scoring.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Set to play against Milwaukee
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Ayton (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Ayton has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Portland's previous three outings due to a sprained left knee. The 26-year-old big man will likely reclaim his starting spot from Donovan Clingan. Ayton is averaging 11.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 28.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Iffy for Tuesday
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Ayton (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Ayton is in jeopardy of missing a fourth straight game Tuesday due to a left knee sprain. If the star big man cannot suit up for the Trail Blazers against Milwaukee, the lion's share of the center minutes would be divvied up among rookie first-rounder Donovan Clingan and veteran Robert Williams in Portland's rotation.
