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UPDATE: Ayton is out, Donovan Clingan makes his first career start against the Timberwolves

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 sprained right index finger. The team announced via social media:

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INJURY UPDATE: Deandre Ayton (sprained right index finger) is QUESTIONABLE for today's game against MIN.

There is no further context, so it is unclear whether this is a new or ongoing injury. But it's the first time he's been on the injured list with a finger injury.

The Blazers take on the Timberwolves in their first NBA Cup match of the season at 7 p.m. There is no rest for either team as they face off again in a regular season game on Wednesday night. Both games will take place at the Moda Center in Portland.

UPDATE: The team has announced that Ayton will miss today's game. Donovan Clingan will start in his place.

INJURY UPDATE: Deandre Ayton is out tonight against MIN.