They will start trading some players after failing to make the playoffs, including center Deandre Ayton. Ayton is having his worst season as a pro. The effort he shows on the court is horrible.

With Deandre Ayton sidelined for at least a month due to a left calf strain, the 7'2” rookie has been thrown straight into the fire—and he’s already making his presence felt. Clingan didn ...

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% ...

Notably, Ayton’s production has come at a time when Portland is in the midst of rebuilding, adjusting to life post-Damian Lillard and integrating their younger core. While Ayton has been a key ...

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Deandre Ayton as part of the Damian Lillard trade before the start of last season. It has not worked out for the Blazers. Ayton has not been a dominant force at ...

Deandre Ayton exited Monday night's game against the Denver Nuggets after suffering a calf injury in the third quarter. The Portland Trail Blazers center appeared to sustain the non-contact injury ...