The Portland Trail Blazers listed starting center Deandre Ayton as questionable for Tuesday’s NBA Cup game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is dealing with a right index finger sprain. The team announced it via social media:
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INJURY UPDATE: Deandre Ayton (R Index Finger Sprain) is QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game vs. MIN.
There is no further context, so it’s unclear if this is a new or lingering injury. But it’s the first time he has been on the injury list with a finger issue.
The Blazers tip off at 7:00 pm against the Timberwolves in their first NBA Cup matchup of the season. There is no rest for either team, as they play against each other again Wednesday night in a regular season game. Both games are at Moda Center in Portland.
UPDATE: The Team has announced Ayton will miss tonight’s game. Donovan Clingan will start in his place.
INJURY UPDATE: Deandre Ayton is OUT tonight vs. MIN.