Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton and guard Dalano Banton are both questionable to play against the Denver Nuggets Thursday at the Moda Center, the organization announced on social media. Per the report, Ayton continues to deal with an illness, while Banton is dealing with a hip contusion.
INJURY REPORT 12/19 vs. DEN:
OUT
Matisse Thybulle (R Ankle Sprain)
QUESTIONABLE
Deandre Ayton (Illness)
Dalano Banton (L Hip Contusion)
This reporter is most surprised to see Ayton’s inclusion in the report. While Ayton missed the last two games with the illness, he practiced with the team in Tualatin on Tuesday and Wednesday, and talked with reporters after Wednesday’s practice.