The Portland Trail Blazers received some unfortunate news ahead of their contest with the Utah Jazz on Monday. Per the official PR account of the Trail Blazers,
With Deandre Ayton sidelined for at least a month, the Blazers are forced to adjust on the fly. Can rookie Donovan Clingan step up, or will Portland’s lack of frontcourt depth sink them even further in the West?
With Deandre Ayton sidelined, rookie Donovan Clingan has stepped up, showing the defensive presence and rebounding dominance the Blazers have been missing. As he continues to shine, Portland may have a major decision to make about its long-term frontcourt plans.
Seven players are listed on the injury report for Wednesday night's game against Denver, the Blazers' final game before the NBA All-Star break.
Michael Scotto: Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton will miss at least a month with a left calf strain. Ayton played well amid Portland’s recent resurgence, averaging 17.9 points on 57.4% ...