The Portland Trail Blazers may be without their starting center, Deandre Ayton, as he is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Ayton is currently dealing with right knee soreness, and the team is likely to take a cautious approach and hold him out of the matchup. If he is unable to play, Duop Reath and Moses Brown are expected to receive more minutes in the rotation. However, neither player has been a standout option this season. Reath has had a few decent scoring games and could be worth considering as a low-end streaming option with Ayton sidelined.
The Trail Blazers have had a challenging start to the season, with a record of 6-13. They are currently the 13th seed in the Western Conference and have struggled both on the road and in their recent games. Ayton has been a key contributor for the team, averaging 12.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. His presence will be missed if he is unable to play against the Warriors. Following the game against Golden State, the Trail Blazers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.