The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is in the books ... Despite already having Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams in the fold, the defensive presence that Clingan can provide in the middle ...

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.

The Blazers were a two-man wrecking ball Wednesday night, as Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton combined for 69 ... all involved in the win. About the Draft Lottery... Portland, fighting to win ...