Deandre Ayton has been diagnosed with a left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Ayton left Monday's game early and underwent an MRI to confirm the injury. Donovan Clingan should slide into the starting lineup in his absence for the Trail Blazers.

Deandre Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact

The big man recently suffered a calf injury, and to no surprise, he has been ruled out for the team's game on Wednesday. He is undergoing imaging to determine the severity of the issue, and fantasy managers shouldn't anticipate seeing him on the court until after the All-Star Break. Donovan Clingan is expected to see more work in Ayton's absence.

Deandre Ayton will undergo imaging on his calf on Tuesday and the Trail Blazers are expected to provide an update on Wednesday or Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Ayton went down with a non-contact injury on Monday. Donovan Clingan will likely get the spot start on Wednesday against the Nuggets.

Deandre Ayton left Monday's game early against the Nuggets with a calf injury.

Fantasy Impact

Ayton scored 10 points in 19 minutes before he left early in the second half. If he misses time, Donovan Clingan would likely jump into the starting lineup.

Deandre Ayton flirted with a double-double for the Trailblazers Saturday night, grabbing 14 rebounds and chipping in six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 FT) while also blocking one shot and dishing out two assists in a 114-98 loss to the Timberwolves.

Fantasy Impact

Ayton continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with seven or more rebounds and six or more points in each of his last five games. The center continues to provide fantasy managers with a mostly safe option while carrying plenty of upside as part of an underperforming Portland lineup, averaging 14.5 points and 10.4 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 19.6% so far this season.