Feb 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) guards in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Portland Trail Blazers starting center Deandre Ayton will miss at least four weeks with a left calf strain, the team announced Wednesday.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton underwent an MRI on Tuesday that revealed a left calf strain, the Blazers announced Wednesday. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Ayton had already been ruled out for Wednesday night’s game at Denver.

Here is all the latest news you need to know about the Portland Trail Blazers, including an unfortunate injury update for Deandre Ayton.

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Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton, front left, hobbles off the court after being injured as forward Toumani Camara (33) looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) AP AP

Deandre Ayton's unfortunate left calf strain has a silver lining as it opens the door for potential long-term changes for the Portland Trail Blazers.

During Portland’s recent run of strong play, which saw them go 10-1, Deandre Ayton was playing his best basketball since joining the Trail Blazers. In his last 10 games, Ayton has averaged 17.1 points on 57.3% shooting a night, grabbing 10.2 rebounds, and adding 1.2 blocks.

Will ascendant Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton suit up against three-time MVP Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic on Wednesday night? Per the Trail Blazers' official public relations X account,

The Portland Trail Blazers are facing the Charlotte Hornets at home in Portland’s second game back after the NBA All-Star break. The Blazers have lost four straight games, including a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.