The Portland Trail Blazers listed starting center Deandre Ayton as questionable for Tuesday’s NBA Cup game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is dealing with a right index finger sprain. The team announced it via social media:
Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR)
INJURY UPDATE: Deandre Ayton (R Index Finger Sprain) is QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game vs. MIN.
There is no further context, so it’s unclear if this is a new or lingering injury. But it’s the first time he has been on the injury list with a finger issue.
The Blazers tip off at 7:00 pm against the Timberwolves in their first NBA Cup matchup of the season.