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

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) and forward Jabari Walker (knee) are both out on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. Head coach Chauncey Billups says "hopefully soon" for Ayton's return from nagging tendinitis in his right knee, but the former No. 1 overall pick appears unlikely to do so for Friday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Walker is inactive for the third game in a row due to soreness in his left knee, which likely forces Jerami Grant to play more minutes at the five. Duop Reath is worth streaming while Portland's frontcourt is depleted, as Moses Brown (wrist) is also unavailable. In eight games without Ayton this year, Reath is putting up 12.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.8 threes per game and posted a 15-point, 13-board double-double in 41 minutes during Sunday's overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is doubtful for Tuesday's meeting with the New York Knicks. Ayton hasn't played since the end of December, missing time with right knee Tendinitis. There were reports he's been receiving treatment, and the doubtful tag is at least a step in the right direction. However, the 2018 No. 1 overall pick isn't expected to suit up versus the Knicks, meaning Duop Reath, amassing 15 points, 13 boards, and three blocks against the Nets on Sunday, will remain a popular fantasy option.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) remains out for Friday's contest versus the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Chauncey Billups revealed on Monday that Ayton stayed back in Portland to get "rigorous treatment" for the tendinitis in his right knee, and it remains unclear if there are plans for the big man to join the team at any stage of their current seven-game road trip that ends on Jan. 12. The 25-year-old former No. 1 overall pick has registered 12 double-doubles in 24 games, but he hasn't exactly taken the leap some may have envisioned on a rebuilding squad during his first year in Rip City. With Moses Brown (wrist) out and Jabari Walker (knee) doubtful, the Blazers' last traditional big men left standing are Ibou Badji and Duop Reath. We would advise staying away for fantasy purposes.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said pregame on Monday that center Deandre Ayton (knee) is not currently with the team and stayed back in Portland to receive "rigorous treatment" for the tendinitis in his right knee. It likely leaves Ayton doubtful to return from a four-game absence on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. But Ayton should have a chance to join the squad at some point, since the Blazers will remain on the road for six more contests until Jan. 12. Moses Brown has served as the formal starter in Ayton's stead, but it hasn't translated to a meaningful uptick in fantasy value. Jerami Grant and Jabari Walker have shared minutes at the five as well, with the latter being worth a look in deeper leagues. In eight outings without Ayton this year, Walker is contributing 13.5 points on 55.2% field-goal shooting and 7.4 rebounds in 25.7 minutes per game.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) will miss his fourth consecutive game on Monday versus the Phoenix Suns as he continues to nurse tendinitis in his right knee. As a result, Ayton sits out on an opportunity to play against the team that traded him away this past fall. The double-double machine is putting up 13.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game during his first year in Rip City and hopes to return when Portland continue an arduous seven-game road trip on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. With Duop Reath (back) doubtful on Monday, the bulk of the center minutes will be left to Jerami Grant and Jabari Walker, the latter of whom came out of nowhere for 25 points and nine boards on Friday. Former Blazer Jusuf Nurkic could enjoy a New Year's Day feast with Portland significantly lacking size.