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7 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Ruled out for Sunday Ayton (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Suns, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Impact Ayton will miss a second straight contest after not suiting up in Friday's loss to the Spurs. Donovan Clingan is not on the injury report for Sunday, so he might get the start at center instead of Jabari Walker. Ayton's next chance to play will come against the Nuggets on Thursday.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Ayton (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Ayton will miss a game for the first time since Nov. 25 due to this illness, and this means the Blazers will be extremely thin when it comes to their frontcourt depth. Ayton and Robert Williams (not injury related) are out, while Donovan Clingan will be on a minutes' restriction, so Jabari Walker will get the start at center. Ayton's next chance to play will come against Phoenix on Sunday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Ayton (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Ayton is in jeopardy of missing his first matchup since Nov. 25 due to an illness. In his last six outings, the big man has averaged 16.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks across 32.0 minutes per game. The Trail Blazers could be shorthanded in the frontcourt Friday with Ayton, Donovan Clingan (knee), Robert Williams (concussion) and Duop Reath (back) all landing on the injury report.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 19 boards, fouls out Ayton fouled out of Sunday's 107-98 loss to the Lakers after recording 14 points (7-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 19 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 35 minutes.

Impact Ayton grabbed a season-high mark in rebounds before fouling out, and the big man seems to be trending in the right direction after missing seven games in a row due to a finger injury. He's averaging 16.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 62 percent from the floor in his six games since returning to action.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7 • SI.COM

Scores team-high 16 points Ayton ended Tuesday's 127-105 loss to the Clippers with 16 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes.

Impact Ayton was extremely efficient with his touches from the field and missed just two of his shots en route to leading the Trail Blazers in scoring. However, and as has often been the case, his scoring exploits weren't enough, and Portland suffered yet another blowout loss. Ayton has been playing at a high level since returning from a seven-game absence on Nov. 27, as he's averaging 19.0 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting 68 percent from the field in his last four contests.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Blazers in Friday's win Ayton racked up 26 points (11-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Friday's 115-106 victory over the Kings.

Impact The veteran center fell just short of his 10th double-double of the season. Ayton's 26 points were a season high, in addition to leading Portland on the night, and he appears fully recovered from the finger sprain that cost him seven games earlier this month.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton, Trail Blazers breeze past Kings Deandre Ayton recorded 26 points and nine rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers cruise to a 115-106 victory over the visiting Sacramen...

NOVEMBER 30 • THESTATE.COM

Excels in paint in return Ayton (finger) totaled 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 121-114 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Ayton stepped back into the starting five Wednesday after he had missed the Trail Blazers' previous seven games with a deep contusion in his right index finger. The Trail Blazers evidently weren't too concerned about Ayton's conditioning coming off the two-plus-week absence, as he handled a relatively standard minutes count and was efficient as a scorer while pacing the team in rebounds. Now that he's healthy again, Ayton should regularly clear 30 minutes in competitive games, especially while the Trail Blazers are shorthanded on frontcourt depth with Robert Williams in concussion protocol and with Donovan Clingan (knee) set to miss multiple weeks with a Grade 2 MCL sprain.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Wednesday Ayton (finger) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Ayton will shake off a questionable tag and return to action following a seven-game absence. With Donovan Clingan (knee) and Robert Williams (concussion) unavailable, Portland will need as many minutes as they can get out of Ayton. Before his absence, Ayton averaged 13.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks in 29.4 minutes per game across 11 appearances.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Ayton (finger) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Ayton has missed seven straight games, but this is the first time he's listed as questionable since he landed on the injury report with a right index finger sprain. Portland needs him back as soon as possible, as Robert Williams landed in concussion protocols Tuesday and rookie Donovan Clingan is set to miss at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a grade 2 MCL sprain. Over his first nine appearances this season, Ayton posted 15.1 points and 11.3 rebounds in 31.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Ayton has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss his seventh consecutive game due to a right finger sprain. Robert Williams should see an increased role with Ayton joining Donovan Clingan (knee) on the sideline.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday Ayton (finger) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Ayton is likely to miss a seventh consecutive game due to a right index finger injury. With Donovan Clingan (knee) already out of the lineup, Robert Williams could be in line for a significant role.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Houston Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Ayton will miss a sixth consecutive game due to a right sprained finger, and his next chance to play will be Monday against the Grizzlies. Donovan Clingan should continue to serve as the Trail Blazers' starting center Saturday due to Ayton being sidelined.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Ayton (finger) is doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Rockets.

Impact Ayton's absence streak will likely extend to six games Saturday due to a sprained right finger. If Ayton is ultimately ruled out, Donovan Clingan should draw another start.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Ayton (finger) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Ayton continues to deal with a right finger sprain and will miss a fifth straight contest Friday. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to suit up Saturday in the second half of his back-to-back set against the Rockets, but in the meantime, Donovan Clingan will remain as the starting center.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Friday Ayton (finger) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Ayton has missed the Trail Blazers' last four games, and the doubtful tag suggests it's very unlikely that he'll suit up for Friday's contest. If that's the case, then Donovan Clingan will continue to start at center.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. OKC Ayton (finger) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact The out designation isn't entirely surprising for the big man, as the previous doubtful tag suggested he was unlikely to play. Ayton's next chance to play will come against the Rockets on Friday, and his absence will lead to more minutes for players such as Robert Williams and Donovan Clingan.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to suit up for Wednesday Ayton (finger) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Hawks Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Ayton will miss his third consecutive game due to a right finger sprain and his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Thunder. Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams are both likely to receive an uptick in playing time with Ayton out.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play against Atlanta 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.

Impact Ayton is expected to miss his third straight contest Sunday due to a sprained right finger. If Ayton is ultimately ruled out yet again, Donovan Clingan should continue to start at center.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact A right finger sprain will cost Ayton his second consecutive contest, but he will now have until Sunday against Atlanta for his next opportunity to take the court. Donovan Clingan will headline Portland's center position against a healthy and skilled Minnesota frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Ayton (finger) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Timberwolves, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Ayton is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right index finger sprain.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE