Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Unlikely to suit up for Wednesday
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Ayton (finger) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Ayton is in danger of missing his fourth consecutive game due to a right finger sprain. The big man is still considered day-to-day while managing the injury, though if he is unable to return Wednesday, Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams are both candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Ruled out vs. Hawks
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Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Ayton will miss his third consecutive game due to a right finger sprain. The big man underwent imaging on the index finger which revealed a deep contusion of the proximal phalanx, though he will still be considered day-to-day until the team provides an update that says otherwise. Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams are both likely to receive an uptick in playing time with Ayton sidelined. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Thunder.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Unlikely to play against Atlanta
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Coach Chauncey Billups said Ayton (finger) is unlikely to play in Sunday's game versus the Hawks, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Ayton is expected to miss his third straight contest due to a sprained right finger. If Ayton is ultimately ruled out yet again, Donovan Clingan should continue to start at center.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Out Wednesday
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Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
A right finger sprain will cost Ayton his second consecutive contest, but he will now have some extra time to heal up before Sunday's game against Atlanta. Robert Williams (rest) is also out, so Donovan Clingan and Duop Reath are likely to share the minutes at center for Portland on Wednesday.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Won't play Tuesday
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Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Timberwolves, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Ayton was a late addition to the injury report due to a sprained right index finger, and he has officially been ruled out for the first leg of the back-to-back set against Minnesota. The big man will be replaced in the starting five by Donovan Clingan, who will make his first career start Tuesday.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Late addition to injury report
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Ayton is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right index finger sprain.
While the extent of the injury remains unclear, Ayton was a late addition to the injury report, which isn't a good sign for his availability Tuesday night. If Ayton is sidelined, rookie Donovan Clingan may draw his first start, while Robert Williams, who recently made his season debut, could be in store for extra minutes. Duop Reath could also enter Portland's rotation.
Ayton ended Thursday's 118-105 loss to the Spurs with 21 points (10-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two steals and one block over 31 minutes.
Despite the loss, the big man put up monster numbers while tying Jerami Grant for the game high in points. Ayton has posted a double-double in all but one game thus far and is also shooting an efficient 52.5 percent from the field. The 26-year-old center has averaged 15.1 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks across 31.4 minutes per game through nine regular-season outings.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Efficient double-double in win
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Ayton amassed 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds and a steal in Monday's 118-100 victory over New Orleans.
Ayton has now put up a double-double in all but one game this season and averages 14.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks across 31.6 minutes. He is shooting 50.5 percent from the field, which includes a 44.4 percent mark on nine three-point attempts. The volume from deep is a new part of Ayton's game, as he has never attempted more than 24 triples in an entire regular season.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Another double-double
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Ayton amassed 10 points (3-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Saturday's 103-97 loss to Phoenix.
Ayton was one of several starters who struggled from the field in this game, but the big man continues to deliver enough of a two-way impact to overlook his shooting woes -- at least for now. Ayton has posted six double-doubles in seven contests, but he's shooting just 48.4 percent from the field, a low mark for a player who earns most of his points near the rim.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Extends double-double streak in win
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Ayton had 15 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 106-105 win over the Clippers.
Ayton has logged five consecutive double-doubles to begin the season and is well on his way to exceeding his 32 double-doubles from last season. That number would have been higher, but injuries limited Ayton's production and held him to only 55 regular-season games. If he can stay healthy, Ayton could finish as one of the most productive centers in the Western Conference, but he needs to stay off the injury report to achieve that goal.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Double-double vs. New Orleans
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Ayton produced 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 125-103 victory over the Pelicans.
Ayton has logged a double-double in all three games to start the 2024-25 regular season. He led the Trail Blazers with 12 rebounds Sunday, six of which came on the offensive end of the floor. Through the first three games of the regular season, Ayton is averaging 12.3 points, 12.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 31.7 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Double-double against Pels
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Ayton amassed 10 points (5-14 FG, 0-1 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 33 minutes during Friday's 105-103 loss to the Pelicans.
The 26-year-old center has posted double-doubles in the first two games of the season, although he scored only 10 points in each. Ayton has averaged a double-double every year of his career, but he's never developed a three-point shot and rarely gets to the free-throw line, limiting his value both in the modern NBA and in most fantasy formats.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Records double-double in loss
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Ayton had 10 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 139-104 loss to the Warriors.
Ayton wasn't able to replicate his former success with the Suns last season, but he's playing with an inferior roster and has to make the best of a bad situation. If the team can stay healthy, the Trail Blazers' fortunes will be a little brighter, and better stat lines for Ayton would follow. Centers are always in high demand in fantasy leagues, so Ayton will still be a valuable target to consider despite his less-than-ideal circumstances.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Starting Wednesday
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Ayton is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener versus Golden State, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Ayton gets the starting nod over rookie Donovan Clingan, and it'll be interesting to monitor each player's initial workload. Ayton is joined by Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant in Portland's starting frontcourt to begin the season.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Will play Wednesday
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Ayton (rest) will play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
As expected, Ayton will play in the regular-season opener after resting during the preseason finale. He made 55 regular-season appearances during his first season in Portland last year, averaging 16.7 points and 11.1 rebounds in 32.4 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Won't play Friday
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Ayton (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
The Blazers will give Ayton some much-needed rest with the start of the regular season only a few days away. Rookie sensation Donovan Clingan will get the nod at center and will pair with Jerami Grant in the frontcourt.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Won't play Friday
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Ayton (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
The Blazers will give Ayton some much-needed rest with the start of the regular season only in a few days. Rookie sensation Donovan Clingan will get the nod at center and will pair with Jerami Grant in the frontcourt.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Efficient in limited minutes
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Ayton had 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 111-100 preseason win over Ratiopharm Ulm.
Ayton was the only starter who didn't reach the 20-minute plateau in this one, but that's understandable since his role as the Trail Blazers' starting center is all but locked in. The big man should be one of Portland's top weapons on both ends of the court once the regular season begins against the Warriors on Oct. 23.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Productive showing against Finland
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Ayton posted 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 38 minutes in the Bahamas' 96-85 win over Finland on Tuesday.
Ayton missed the final game of the NBA regular-season due to a back injury, but he will almost certainly be back in time for the start of the 2024-25 season. The 25-year-old appeared in only 55 games the entirety of last season due to a litany of injuries. These included knee and elbow tendinitis, a hand sprain and the aforementioned back injury. However, his play for the Bahamas bodes well for his healthy return to training camp and beyond.
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Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Won't play in finale
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Ayton (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against Sacramento.
Ayton will finish his sixth NBA season with a career-low 55 appearances. The 25-year-old averaged 16.7 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 32.4 minutes per contest when available.
