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Ayton was helped back to the locker room after sustaining an apparent calf injury in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Nuggets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Ayton won't return to Monday's game against the Nuggets due to a left calf injury. Ayton suffered the non-contact injury in the third quarter and required assistance walking back to the locker room.