UPDATE: Deandre Ayton's Injury Status For Nets-Trail Blazers Game

Deandre Ayton is on the injury report for Wednesday's game.

UPDATE: Deandre Ayton has been ruled out.

INJURY UPDATE: Deandre Ayton (Not With Team) is OUT for tonight’s game vs. BKN. Ibou Badji, Malcolm Brogdon and Anfernee Simons are AVAILABLE. https://t.co/HRdgtrzxOo

— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) January 18, 2024

On Wednesday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers will host the Brooklyn Nets in Oregon.  

For the game, Deandre Ayton is on the injury report, but he is listed as probable. 

The former Arizona star has missed the previous 11 games, so this would be a big boost for the Trail Blazers if he returns to the starting lineup. 

Via Trail Blazers PR: "PROBABLE Deandre Ayton (R Knee Tendinitis)"

INJURY REPORT 1/17 vs. BKN:

OUT
Moses Brown (L Wrist Fracture)
Shaedon Sharpe (Lower Abdominal Strain)
Robert Williams III (R Knee Ligament Tear)

QUESTIONABLE
Malcolm Brogdon (R Adductor Soreness)

PROBABLE
Deandre Ayton (R Knee Tendinitis)
Ibou Badji (R Hip Contusion)

— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) January 17, 2024

Ayton has played in 24 games and is averaging 13.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 54.8% from the field. 

The Trail Blazers are the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 10-29 record in their first 39 games.  

They are 2-8 over their last ten games and are in the middle of a four-game losing streak. 

Most recently, the Trail Blazers lost to the Phoenix Suns by a score of 127-116. 

Following the Nets, they will host the Indiana Pacers on Friday. 

At home, the Trail Blazers have gone 5-12 in the 17 games they have played in Oregon.  

Meanwhile, the Nets are the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 16-23 record in their first 39 games. 

They are 2-8 over their last ten games and are in the middle of a three-game losing streak. 

Most recently, the Nets lost to the Miami Heat (in overtime) by a score of 96-95. 

Following the Trail Blazers, they will visit LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday evening in California. 

On the road, the Nets are 6-13 in 19 games.