Feb 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) guards in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Scoot Henderson has finally found his stride in his sophomore season. On the Game Theory Podcast, Henderson's development is compared to Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young's track in the NBA.

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.

In Monday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton suffered a non-contact injury. During the third quarter, Ayton grabbed his leg and reacted immediately after a possession on offense.

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Is there any chance he gets surpassed?

Portland Trail Blazers center DeAndre Ayton suffered a non-contact calf injury in the third quarter of the team's 146-117 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He was helped to the locker room before being ruled out for the remainder of the contest, an ominous sign for his availability moving forward.

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Deandre Ayton's unfortunate left calf strain has a silver lining as it opens the door for potential long-term changes for the Portland Trail Blazers.