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Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther and center Nikola Jokic, right, defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game 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.

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Blazers C DeAndre Ayton suffered what appeared to be a non-contact lower leg injury and had to be helped off the floor vs. Denver. pic.x.com/m53Bodm46PSource: Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton suffered a left calf strain during Monday night's game and will miss at least four weeks.