Deandre Ayton's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (wrist) is considered day-to-day after sustaining a wrist injury. The 25-year-old incurred the injury during Portland's game on Tuesday against the Heat, with subsequent X-rays yielding negative results. The Trail Blazers' upcoming match is scheduled for Friday in Memphis against the Grizzlies. In the event Ayton is sidelined, Duop Reath is anticipated to assume a larger role and likely start in his place. Ayton maintains season averages of 14.3 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 31.6 minutes per game.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton was limited to only 19 minutes of action against Miami on Tuesday due to a right-hand sprain. He was hurt when he took a hard fall late in the first quarter following a collision with Miami's Kevin Love. Ayton battled through the injury and had a great first half, but he exited the contest before the second half began. The Portland big man ended the game with 12 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, and one block. Duop Reath started the second half but finished scoreless. X-rays on Ayton's hand came back negative, but he's set to have some further testing. Portland returns to action on Friday versus Memphis.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (illness) will suit up for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ayton sat out of Thursday's game due to an illness but will make his return on Saturday. The return of Ayton should push Jabari Walker to the second unit. The Blazers are pretty banged up right now, so Walker should still play a significant role off the bench.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against New Orleans. He has already missed one game with an illness this week and could be absent again for the same reason. With Ayton playing only 34 of the team's 51 games, Portland's other bigs have had a chance to shine. Duop Reath (knee) has impressed the most, but he's also questionable for Saturday. Jabari Walker received a massive role on the frontcourt and played well in 43 minutes against Detroit on Thursday. He's set to benefit the most again if Ayton and Reath aren't available on Saturday.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is listed as probable for Friday and is set to make his return from his 12-game absence. Before the injury, the former number-one overall pick was averaging over 13 points and almost 11 rebounds in 31 minutes in his first season in Portland. In his absence, Duop Reath has turned some heads and could figure to have earned a more stable role in the rotation. Ayton's minutes could be slightly restricted to start, but it will be worth monitoring if he goes back to his normal role after a few games.